Staff Resources
Community Resources
- Office of Community Service Learning (x86366)
- Find out more information about Alternative Spring Break programs
- Find out what kind of community service projects are going on in Harrisonburg and the surrounding community.
- Hall Mural Project
- During homecoming, each hall will be allowed to paint a mural on a specified wall in the hall as part of a contest
- Community Council and Community Activities Board
- You can always talk to your CC or CAB for Community programming ideas
- Contact your SHAPE Rep/President and/or Floor Rep to find out what the community needs
- University Program Board (x86217)
- They’ll let you know what is going on around campus, especially the big events that will get your residents out of the hall
- Ask a UPB member to come speak about UPB sponsored committees and programs
- “50 Things to do at JMU Besides Drink and Party”
- A list of local things to do and places to visit
- Homecoming week
- Parent’s weekend
- Football games
- Downtown Harrisonburg
- Take your residents to You Made It for a fun field trip to paint your own piece of pottery
- Kline’s Dairy Bar (Wolfe St.- they have a different weekly flavor than on South Main!)
- Kline’s Dairy Bar (South Main St)
Always a great place to go to get away from campus for a bit while feeding your sweet tooth! - Masterpiece theater (x87000)
- There are many different events that go on throughout the year. Contact them to find out more information!
- Grafton-Stovall
- Enjoy $2.50 movies and $.50 popcorn!
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.


