• Parents and Family

  You've entrusted James Madison University with your most valued treasure: your child. It's a role we take seriously. The Office of Parent Relations is here to partner with you in preparing your student to become an educated and enlightened citizen who will lead a productive and meaningful life.

  Use this site to locate resources for parents and family members of JMU students and find information on the annual Family Weekend, Parents Council, send-off picnics, and other activities.

• Get to and from JMU

  Have a student trying to get home? We can help with that. Planning a visit to JMU? We have information on that, too.

• Stay connected

  Keep in touch with what's happening at the university through JMU news, The Breeze, Madison magazine, and more. Parents also receive the Madison Family Connection e-newsletter. Register your e-mail here.

• About JMU

  JMU is changing the world — one person at a time. Learn about our mission, academic programs, national rankings, and get information on tuition and fees.

Accommodations

We offer the following hotel, motel and restaurant establishments as a convenience to our students and parents of JMU. The establishments listed below are in no way endorsed by JMU. 

Harrisonburg Hotels and Motels

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Shenandoah Valley Hotels and Motels

Harrisonburg Restaurants