Having a bank account in the U.S. will help to facilitate the transfer of funds. CommonWealth One bank is located on the JMU campus.  This is a very convenient option for students. Other banks in the local community, such as Bank of America, Atlantic Union Bank and Wells Fargo, are popular options for JMU international students. While they may not be located on campus, they are located close to campus and students can use the JMU bus system.

To open an account at:

Commonwealth One, JMU Branch, Located in The Union/Warren Hall 2nd Floor

+1 (800) 424-3334 or www.cofcu.org

You will need: 

• An active phone number  
• An e-mail address 
• Your passport   
• JACard as Secondary ID
• Physical Address/JMU Box.  If you do not have one yet, use CGE’s: 
  • Center for Global Engagement
    800 S. Main St, MSC 5731  Harrisonburg VA 22801 

Atlantic Union, you can choose either branch:  

Near West Campus (Hotel Madison area):
440 S Main St., | +1 (540) 432-1777   

Near East Campus (Wal-Mart area):
390 University Boulevard | +1 (540) 434-8495  

You will need:  

• An active phone number  
• An e-mail address 
• Your passport   
• A mailing address. If you do not have one yet, use CGE’s:   
  • Center for Global Engagement
    800 S. Main St, MSC 5731  Harrisonburg VA 22801