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Welcome to JMU/Harrisonburg!
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Welcome!

The day after you arrive in Harrisonburg, check-in with Thomas in his office to figure out what your next steps are. There are very specific steps to take care of, in a very specific order, to ensure that your immigration, JMU check-in, GA payments, etc... are handled!

The International Student and Scholar Services office is located on the 2nd floor of the Holland Yates Hall. You can access the office

  • From the Student Success Center (SSC). There is a "skybridge" that connects SSC to Holland Yates Hall on the 2nd floor. 
  • From the main outside entrance to the building. The individuals at the front desk can point you in the direction of the elevator to take to the second floor. 

Spring 2026 Orientation Sessions:

Starting January 5, stop by anytime between 9am and 4pm  

(Monday through Friday) on the 2nd floor of Madison Hall in CGE

> 9:30am - 4:00pm | Check-in with Thomas 

> 1:30pm | Register your contact Info. Session

>3:30pm | Apply for your SSN Session


 Tuesday, January 12

> 11:30am-3:00pm | (free) Lunch, Campus Tour & Shopping with Thomas

Saturday, January 17

 > 11:45am | (free) Lunch

 > 1:00pm | Health Insurance Session [required]

 > 1:45pm | Your JMU & Immigration Status [required]

 

 ** All sessions will take place on the 2nd floor of Holland Yates Hall, in the CGE Lounge! **

Finding your way:
Holland Yates Hall 
Click on the map/picture to find your way around campus

JMU Offices are open: Monday - Friday 8:30am until 5pm.

Transportation Options
  • ABC Cab Co. (540) 564-1214
  • Royal Cab (540) 438-7777
  • Green Taxi (540) 810-2074
  • Uber \ Lyft app
 Useful Contact Information:
Campus Safety
- (540) 568-6912 non-emergency 
- (540) 568-6911 emergency
- Blue Light to allow instant communication with JMU Police
CGE- ISSS office
- Main desk: (540) 568-5209
- Thomas Lavenir: (540) 568-7314 
JMU Important Locations

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