International Exchange Student Orientation

If you will be attending JMU in the Fall semester (August):

• Transitions is the orientation program for new international students and students who live abroad. More information forthcoming

If you will be attending JMU in the Spring semester (January):

• Plan to arrive on campus or Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Saturday, January 11 2020 as Transitions (the orientation program). Make sure to contact Thomas Lavenir to arrange for your arrival and provide with specific details. 

  • Saturday, Jan. 11: If you requested to be picked-up at the IAD airport (around 1pm), meet in the Baggage Claim Area 11's waiting area. Once you arrive on campus we will then arrange your move into your residence Hall. At 6:15pm we will meet in front of Madison Hall's main entrance (also the entrance to the Admissions office) to head out for dinner in town

  • Sunday,  Jan. 12: Starting at 9am we will meet in front of Madison Hall's main entrance (also the entrance to the Admissions office) to enjoy some brunch and then cover important and useful related information such as  JMU 101, what to expect, health insurance as well as a campus tour and shopping.

During this weekend Thomas Lavenir can be reached on his office number: (540) 568-7314 as his calls will be forwarded to his cell phone.

Near the Dulles Airport- These hotels offer a free shuttle to and from the airport.

• Comfort Inn & Suites Airport Dulles -Gateway (45515 Dulles Plaza - Sterling, VA) and take advantage of the special LSTUDY rate of $119 + tax per night.
• HYATT house Sterling/Dulles Airport-North (45520 Dulles Plaza, Sterling VA). To make a reservation call: 1 (703) 435-9002

In Harrisonburg-

• Hotel Madison is conveniently located right on campus and downtown.
• Other hotels located in Harrisonburg