Take me to: Transitioning to JMU | Previous Phase
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
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From the Student Success Center (SSC). There is a "skybridge" that connects SSC to Holland Yates Hall on the 2nd floor.
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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.
Fall 2025 Orientation Sessions:
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August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 || 18, 19 Stop by anytime between 9:30am & 4pm at the CGE Lounge > 9:30am - 4:00pm | Check-in with Thomas > 1:30pm | Registering your contact Info. Session >3:30pm | Applying for your SSN Session |
> 11:30am-3:00pm | (free) Lunch & Campus Tour
> 10:30-11:45am | A New Life: International Students' Panel
> 9:30-10:15pm | The Graduate School Orientation
> 12:00pm | (free) Lunch
> 1:00pm- 3:15pm | Your JMU & Immigration Status [required]
> 3:30pm | Welcome Picnic
** All sessions will take place on the 2nd floor of Holland Yates Hall! **
Finding your way:
Click on the map/picture to find your way around campus and where to find Holland Yates Hall.
Useful Contact Information:
- (540) 568-6912 non-emergency
- (540) 568-6911 emergency
- Main desk: (540) 568-5209
- Thomas Lavenir: (540) 568-7314
JMU Important Locations
- JMU Bookstore- Closest building to the Megabus bus stop
- Student Success Center (SSC)- Best place to go on campus to find where someone/something is
- Holland Yates Hall is home to CGE- ISSS. Cross the Skybridge from SSC to find us!
MSC 5731
100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
