Our Residence Halls

Garber Hall

Garber Hall, completed in 1969, was named in honor of Dorothy Garber, former dean of women.

Garber Hall is arranged in suites of three bedrooms that share a common lounge. Two suites share a community bath, which is cleaned on a regular basis by housekeeping staff. There are three quads which house four students with a private bath. Residents are responsible for the cleanliness of bathrooms that are not accessible from a common hallway.

Garber has a kitchen, laundry room, study lounge, and a TV lounge with a vending area, microwave oven, and recreational equipment for use by residents. Wireless internet access is available near the basement study lounge.

A typical room in Garber Hall has:

Two single beds with innerspring mattresses, all bunkable and adjustable
Two individual desks with chairs
Two built-in wardrobes with top storage
Two chests of drawers
Fluorescent lighting
Mirror
Mini blinds or roller shades
TV cable hookup and internet access (wired)
Tiled floors
This building is not air-conditioned

Room Specs

Typical Garber Suite

Room Size: 11'5" x 14'

Suite Common Area: 14'6" x 10'10"

Window Size:3'11" x 5'5"

Ceiling Height: 7'11"

Suite Furniture: small sofa, end table and two chairs

Typical Garber Quad

Room Size: 23'5"x 14'7"

Window Size: 3'11"x 5'5"

Ceiling Height: 7'11"

Our Mission Statement

The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community.

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