James Madison University

Our Residence Halls

Potomac Hall

PHOTO: Potomac Hall

Potomac Hall, completed in 1998, was named after the Potomac River.

Potomac Hall is composed of two wings, each with five floors. Most rooms are located on a corridor with community baths. There are several suites of rooms with two students per room sharing a bath with another double room. Residents are responsible for the cleanliness of bathrooms that are not accessible from a common hallway.

Each wing of the hall contains study lounges, TV lounges, a kitchen, a storage room, elevators and a laundry facility. Wireless internet access is available near the Pavilion room.

A typical room in Potomac Hall has:

  • Two single beds with innerspring mattresses, all bunkable
  • Two individual desks with chairs
  • Two closets with top storage
  • Two chests of drawers
  • Fluorescent lighting
  • Mini blinds or roller shades
  • TV cable hookup and internet access (wired)
  • Tiled floors
  • This building is air-conditioned

Room Specs

Typical Potomac Double with Suite Bathroom

Room Size: 11'7" x 12'

Window Size: 4'4" x 4'8"

Ceiling Height: 9'3"

Typical Potomac Double with Hall Bathroom

Room Size: 11'7" x 15'6"

Window Size:4'4" x 4'8"

Ceiling Height: 9'3"

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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Photos

photo Potomac Hall photo Weaver Hall