James Madison University

Get Involved

ORL offers a wide variety of ways for students to get involved while here at JMU.

“There is substantial evidence that freshmen who participate in campus activities are more likely to succeed in college than those who do not.” M. Lee Upcraft in “The Freshman Year Experience”

Following the links on the left side of the screen will lead to more information about ways to get involved through the Office of Residence Life, including the following:

  • Programming and activities for residents that take place in the first year halls

  • Information and hall programming specifically for second year residents

  • Hall councils in each hall, which are called Community Activities Board

  • The different Residential Learning Communities students can join

  • Resources for academic help

The Roop Learning Community got involved in a local service project.
The Roop Learning Community got involved in a local service project.

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.

Photos

PHOTO: rlc logophoto Trelawny Learning Community members take a road trip to Washington D.C. National Zoo PHOTO: TLC members
Roop Learning Community members take a trip to Kings Dominion in VA for a day filled with fun and physics study.