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Student Orientation Schedule

7:45 - 8:15 am

Check-in:
Receive important first year materials
Have your JMU Access Card (JMU) photo taken

Attend University Welcome with your family

Meet your Orientation Peer Adviser
Learn about General Education and Academic Advising

Lunch with your OPA

Meet your academic advisor, receive information about and complete fall course registration, and attend Student Life session

Parent Orientation Schedule

7:45 - 8:15 am

Check-in:
Receive a helpful packet of JMU information

Attend University Welcome with your student

Get answers to your academic advising and career questions

Learn about JMU student services, important dates and move-in logistics

Visit with Student Services reps
Lunch with other families
Visit the bookstore
Residence Hall Open House

Get prepared for your transition as the family member of a new college student. Fun and informative presentations will get you oriented to JMU and answer your important questions.

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When do we check in?

Check-in for Orientation between 7:45 am and 8:15 am at Warren Hall.

Should we check in early?

Check-in begins at 7:45 am, but if you need to take care of one of the following items, be at Warren Hall by 7:30 am:

Foreign Language Placement Exam: The foreign language placement exam is offered at this time only for students who took 2 years of one language in high school and did not take the SAT II. Students needing to confirm a 300-level placement can also arrive early to take the exam.
Tests are offered in French, German, Russian, and Spanish. The test is available on our Web site, or arrive no later than 7:30 am to take the test at JMU.
Activate or ask questions about your electronic identity.
Attend the Centennial Scholars Meeting (only for accepted Scholars and their family members).
Attend the ROTC meeting.

What to Bring

• The information from this web page!
• You'll be taking your JAC (JMU Access Card) photo so bring a picture identification with your birth date, for example a driver's license.
• Official SAT II score report, AP scores and/or IB scores (if applicable and available), and dual enrollment transcripts (if applicable).
• Your JMU electronic identity username and password (the username and password you used to make your Orientation reservation). Questions? Contact the JMU Computing HelpDesk at (540) 568-3555
• An umbrella (in case of bad weather).

You'll be doing some walking so wear comfortable, casual clothes and shoes.

Health Record

Your complete health record must be on file with the University Health Center. The deadline for submitting your health record will be posted on the One Book Web site in early April.

Please note that a licensed medical provider must complete the health record. For more
information visit the Health Center Web page or contact or (540) 568-6178.

Purchasing a Computer Through JMU

The JMU Bookstore Computer Program offers special academic pricing. Customized Dell and Apple computer systems have been selected to meet JMU network and academic guidelines.

JMU Bookstore staff will be available during orientation to answer all your technology questions.

For more information visit the Computer Purchasing Web Page or call (540) 568-3989.

Financial Aid

If you are thinking of applying for a loan, you must complete entrance loan counseling online.

The U.S. Department of Education requires entrance counseling before you can receive funds. Remember you must also have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file to apply for any form of federal and state financial aid, including Stafford loans. Questions? Please contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at (540) 568-7820 or fin_aid@jmu.edu.

Disability Accomodations

Contact our office if you, or your guests, require accommodations during Orientation. Notify us at least two weeks in advance of your Orientation date at orientation@jmu.edu or (540) 568-1787