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.
Spring 2026 Orientation Sessions:
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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 |
> 11:30am-3:00pm | (free) Lunch, Campus Tour & Shopping with Thomas
> 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! **
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!


