Schedule
Click here to download the Early Arrival Information & Check-In Procedures Handout and the Transitions Schedule |
2008 Transitions Schedule at a glance
Sunday, August 17
| 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. |
Welcome Center Check-In:
> if you live on campus, we will have a packet of information including a temporary access card (which will enable you to get into your residence hall) waiting for you.
> Feel free to stop by and say hello and/or to any ask preliminary questions you may have, even if you do not live on campus.
You can reach a staff member on the office phone: (540) 568-6119. When on campus, simply dial: 86119 from the emergency phone box located outside the residence hall doors or your room telephone. |
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| 12 - 3 p.m. |
Residence Hall Check-In: If you will reside on-campus, the residence hall staff will be available to check you in (and give you your room key) then. |
Your assigned Residence Hall |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner: Are you hungry Let's meet in front of D-Hall. Let's go together and eat! |
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| 8 - 10 p.m. |
Residence Hall Check-In: If you will reside on-campus, the residence hall staff will be available to check you in (and give you your room key) then. |
Your assigned Residence Hall |
Monday, August 18
| 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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Welcome! |
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Group Time - Go with your group to obtain your JAC card and obtain your 1787 Orientation Schedule |
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JMU 101 - Getting around, eating, paying bills... |
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Lunch |
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It's more than just a campus tour |
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JMU's virtual campus |
Ashby Computer Lab |
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Let's go shopping! |
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner & fun ! |
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Tuesday, August 19
| 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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JMU 102 |
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The JMU Survivor Game- This interactive session is mandatory for any F-1 and J-1 visa holders |
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Lunch |
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Academic Success: Attending classes and submitting your work on time is simply not enough to succeed academically |
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Hongjun's Day |
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Let's be honest! An open conversation with your peers! |
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Welcome Picnic- Arrive on time at the Godwin steps and hop on the bus to head to the JMU farm |
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Wednesday, August 20
| 9 a.m. |
Let's go to the bank and set-up a bank account |
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| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch |
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Academic Advising for First-Year students only |
Taylor 400 |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Meeting with Exchange Student Coordinator |
Taylor 311 |
Friday, September 5
Directions
- oIP's International Student and Scholar Services is located in the James Madison
Administrative Complex Building 6 (JMAC 6), which is directly behind the Massanutten Hall
(modern looking building on S. Main St. near Buffalo Wild Wings), in Suite 23 .
- Ashby Computer Lab is located on the side entrance of Ashby Hall
- Gibbons - D-Hall (or the Dining Hall) is located in Gibbons in The Commons (near Warren Hall and Taylor Hall).
- Godwin Steps are the steps located next to the bookstore, facing the road
- Taylor Down Under (or TDU) is located in the bottom floor of Warren Hall & Taylor Hall
- Transitions room is located in Warren Hall
- The University Farm is located on 9906 Port Republic
Road (Rt. 331). It is about 9.7 miles from JMU’s
main entrance to campus on Bluestone Dr. Cross
over major intersection Cross Keys or Rt. 276, pass
the Pineville intersection and the Shady Grove intersection.
Around mile 9.6, an auto dealership with
many cars parked in a small wooded lot will be on
your right. Shortly thereafter, turn right at the Rt.
331 sign (found on the left side) or onto Alumnae Dr.
Take the narrow gravel path all the way to the end.
Click here to see where on the campus map this building is located.
If you have any questions, comments and/ or concerns related to the schedule, feel free to contact Thomas Lavenir at 568-7314 or via e-mail.
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