Frequently Asked Questions
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Building/Department/Office Locations |
Orientation Programs |
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Career and Academic Planning |
Parking Services |
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CommunicationResource Center |
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Computer Labs |
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Ticket Information |
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Math and Science Learning Center |
UniversityWriting Center |
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Miscellaneous |
Warren/Taylor |
Building/Department/Office Locations
Where is the philosophy department?
Sheldon Hall
Where is the art building?
Duke Hall
Where is the Help Desk?
Frye Building
Where is the Human Resources office?
University Services Building, across Main Street on Patterson St.
Where is the Public Administration department?
Maury 118 with the Political Science department. The phone number for the Public Administration Office is x86149.
Where can I find information about
Gen Ed?
The General Education Department is in the
Hillcrest House. They have an additional office in HHS 3129. The
phone number for the Gen Ed Office is x82852. You could also try
the Gen Ed. website: www.jmu.edu/gened.
Where are most of the communications classes located?
In Harrison. To find a specific course, log into e-campus, and view your class schedule or do a class search.
Where is admissions office?
Sonner Hall; office phone is x85681. Also check out the admissions website at www.jmu.edu/admissions.
Where is the office of Sponsored Programs?
JMAC-6 Suite 26 at 1031 South Main Street. The office phone number is x86872.
Where can I find out about Continuing Education?
In the Paul Street House; check out the website www.jmu.edu/cgop for more information. The office phone number is x86131.
Where is the Biology Department?
Burruss 243
Where is the planetarium?
The planetarium is located in Miller Hall. However, Miller is currently closed and undergoing major renovations.
Where is Ashby computer lab?
Ashby basement
Who do I need to contact to reserve the Wilson Hall Auditorium?
Mr. T.P. Hern, auditorium manager. He can be reached at x24600 or by email herntp@jmu.edu.
Career and Academic Planning
Where is Career and Academic
Planning?
Career and Academic Planning is an
integrated office located on the 3rd floor of Wilson
Hall.
Where is Career Development located?
Career development is a part of Career and
Academic Planning, located on the 3rd floor of Wilson
Hall.
What are hours for Career and Academic
Planning?
Career and Academic Planning is open Monday
through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm during the academic year and on
Tuesdays from 8 am to 7 pm during the fall and spring
semesters.
I am an undeclared student looking for my
advisor. Where do I go?
Go to Career and Academic Planning, Wilson 301, to find
out who your advisor is and where to locate him or her. You may
also contact the office at 540-568-6555.
Do the advisors at Career and Academic
Planning see people other than undeclared students?
The advisors at Career and Academic Planning only
advise undeclared students, students interested in changing their
major, undeclared transfer students, and international students.
However, they do counsel all students about career development,
finding a job/internship, writing resumes/cover letters, pursuing
graduate school, and more.
I want to change my major from psychology to
undeclared. I have the form, where do I submit it?
Take the change of major form to the Registrar's
Student Records Services office in Warren, 5th
floor.
Where do I go to get my resume reviewed?
You have several options available to you. You
can visit Career and Academic Planning, 3rd floor,
Wilson Hall, to make an appointment with a career counselor to
review your resume or you can attend resume review events such as
Resume Round-up or Resume Express. Check out the department's
website for more information: http://www.jmu.edu/cap. It is also a good
idea to ask your academic advisor or professors to review your
resume to give you input about resume trends in your field of
study.
I am looking for the Resume Clinic. Where is
it located?
All Resume Clinics are located at Career and
Academic Planning, Wilson 306.
I am interested in finding internships in my
field. Where can I go to find them?
You have several options available to you. You
can visit the Career and Academic Planning Resource Center, Wilson
303. Resource Center staff can help you use the books, directories,
and online resources to assist your search for internships. You can
also visit the department's website: http://www.jmu.edu/cap/ to
search for internships by area of interest, job and internship
publications, and/or sign up for MadisonTRAK. Also speak with your
academic advisor and professors to see if they have ideas about
where to look for internships in your field(s). Be sure to check
with your major department to find out if they have an internship
coordinator and find out about receiving credit for internship
experiences.
Where do I get the results for the GRE, LSAT,
and MCAT?
You will receive the results from these
assessments directly from the testing services.
I am interested in finding a job in my field.
Where should look?
You have many resources available to you. You can
visit the Career and Academic Planning Resource Center, Wilson 303.
Resource Center staff can help you use the books, directories, and
online resources to assist your search for jobs. You can also visit
the job/internship search link on the department's website: http://www.jmu.edu/cap/ to search for jobs by
major or browse the job listings in the job and internship
publications. You may also make an appointment with an advisor to
help you with your job search.
Another option is to sign up for MadisonTRAK, which will enable you
to search the database for job openings and participate in
on-campus interviewing, mock interviews, and the
employers-in-residence program. Be sure to attend the career fairs
and bring copies of your resume. Also speak with your academic
advisor, professors, and department head to see if they have any
leads about potential jobs. Remember, networking is one of your
most valuable tools to finding a job!
CommunicationsResource Center
Where is the Communication Resource Center?
Wilson 417
Community Service-Learning
Where can I find programs on diversity training?
Community Service-Learning, Wilson 201; Center for Multicultural International Student Services, Warren 245; or the Office of Associate Vice President for Multicultural Awareness and Student Health, Taylor 499.
Where is Community Service-Learning (CS-L)?
Wilson 201
I'm trying to find out about a volunteer program that I can work with that allows students to travel over spring break?
The Community Service-Learning office has information you will need to get involved in that type of organization. Information about alternative spring break trips can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/csl/asb/trips.shtml.
Where can I go to find volunteering opportunities?
The Community Service-Learning office, Wilson 201.
Where can I print a document?
For a list of labs, visit: http://www.jmu.edu/computing/labs/locations/
Where do I take required computer testing?
In the Ashby computer lab, located in the Ashby basement
Disability Services
I cannot take multiple-choice tests, and my professor suggested that I get tested for a disability so I can get some sort of documentation to prove it and he can give me other types of tests. Where can I do that?
Contact the Office of Disability Services, Wilson107.
Major Advising
Where is Major Advising located? Wilson 102, phone 568-7350.
Math and Science LearningCenter
Where is the Science and Math Learning Center and what hours is it open?
The location is Roop 200 and the hours are:
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Where can I get information about student health insurance?
The University Health Center
Where do I get approval for an academic credit for an internship?
The department that you are working with for the internship.
Where do I turn in my JMU
employment application?
JMU uses a web-based employment site.
Applications can be filled in online at the following
website: www.jmu.edu/joblink.
Where do I go to pay a lockout fee to get a hold off my record?
At the University Business Office in Warren 2nd floor.
Where do I go to get a re-certification for a May session class? I need a listing of the classes and need to register.
Contact the Office of the Registrar, Warren 3rd floor.
What is the phone number for campus police?
Non-emergency: X6913
Emergency: x86911
Their office located in Anthony Seeger
Where is the Orientation office?
Wilson215
Where can I get an OPA/FROG application?
Orientation Office, Wilson 215
What is the Parking Services phone number?
x83300.
Where is the registrar's office?
The 3rd floor of Warren Hall, across from Card Services
Who would I talk to about transfer credits?
The registrar, Warren 3rd floor
Where can I get my transcript?
Registrar's office- 3rd or 5th floor of Warren Hall (forms available at both places) or print an unofficial transcript from e-campus.
Where do I go to get an application for graduation?
From the Registrars office on 3rd or 5th Floor of Warren .
Is there any way I can still drop a course even though it's past the Add/Drop Deadline?
The student must fill out a petition, which he/she can get at the Office of the Registrar in Warren Hall.
Where would I go to have my transcript be sent to other schools (to transfer)?
The office of the Registrar in Warren Hall.
What is the registrar's phone number?
X86281
Where can I get my progress report?
The registrar.
What are the hours for the office of registrar?
The registrar's hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Where do I go to register for course substitution?
Registrar, Warren 3rd floor
Where can I pick up a major declaration form? Also, where can I get proof of enrollment?
Registrar, Warren 3rd floor
Where do I go to get a hold off my record (the Tech tests)?
Registrar, 3rd floor Warren
Where would I go to fax something?
On-campus both Mr. Chips and the Bookstore both have fax machines. You can also fax at Kinko's.
What are the first 3 digits of an on-campus (resident) phone number?
If you are calling from off-campus, the first three digits of an on-campus resident phone number are 612. For a non-resident on-campus number, it is 568. Remember, if you are dialing from a campus phone, you only need to dial the last four digits of the phone number, preceded by a "2" for on-campus student numbers, or an "8" for offices on campus.
Where can I put up posters on campus?
All posters need to be approved by University Information guidelines. To find out the guidelines go to www.jmu.edu/getthewordout. The only place approved posters can be displayed is on general purpose bulletin boards.
Where can I get a JMU handbook?
You can get a JMU handbook at the following website: www.jmu.edu/judicial/handbook.html. The JMU Course Catalog is available on line at www.jmu.edu/catalog and a copy is available in Sonner Hall for reference only. Course Catalogs are available at the Bookstore for purchase.
Where can I find an on-campus copier for student use?
Carrier Library and the JMU copy centers
Do you have a bus schedule?
There are bus schedules on the brochure rack in from of the University Information office, Wilson 104. You could also check the website: www.hdpt.com.
Where can I get an application for admission?
Sonner Hall and online
Where can I get a sports schedule?
There are sports schedules on the brochure rack outside of the University Information office, Wilson 104. You can also check the JMU Sports website or UREC.
Where can visitors go to get brochures and general information about JMU?
The Sonner Hall Welcome Center
Where can I obtain a campus map?
JMU University Information sites
I need something notarized, where can I go?
See Judy Marshall in Wilson 206. A notary is also located
in the Human Resources office in the University Services
Building and in University Unions office in Taylor 205B.
How do you get to Telecom?
Telecom is now located at 1021 South Main Street, beside Buffalo Wild Wings.
Where do you get your pin number for your phone?
Telecom office.
Where do I pay my phone bill?
Telecom office.
Ticket Information
What is the number and location for the Warren Hall box office?
The location is Warren 302. The hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and the phone number is 568-7363.
Where can I buy tickets for a Masterpiece event?
Harrison Hall box office. Hours are 12:00-4pm.; phone number is 568-7000; or you can check out their website: http://cvpa.jmu.edu/masterpiece/ .
Where can I get tickets for a UPB show?
Warren Hall Box Office in Warren, 302. For more information you can visit http://www.upb.org/ .
University Writing Center
What assistance does the University Writing Center provide?
The University Writing Center helps writers help themselves by providing individualized instruction to students, faculty, and staff during any stage of the writing process.
What is the location and phone number for the University Writing Center?
Wilson 417, x1759
Warren/ Taylor
Where is the financial aid office?
Warren, 302A. The phone number for the financial aid office is x87820.
Where do I go to schedule/reserve a field for an organization event?
Events and Conferences, Taylor 233. The office phone number is x86330.
Where is the bookstore?
The bookstore is located at the stoplight on Bluestone Drive.
Where is the lost and found?
Visit http://web.jmu.edu/lostandfound. The website lists all lost and found locations.
Where can I sign up to get a ride somewhere?
The Ride Board is located in Warren Hall on the 1st floor, beside the Postal Service Window.
Where is the Women's Resource Center?
Warren 4th floor
Do you know where the cashier's office is?
The cashier's office is located on the 3rd floor of Warren, around the corner from Card Services.
Where do you pay for UDAP?
You can pay for a UDAP agreement at the Warren Box Office, Warren 3rd floor.