Please follow the specific driving directions and parking information for your exact Residence Hall below.

Driving patterns and parking regulations are different than normal during JMU move-in.

Follow any posted signage throughout campus and obey all normal traffic laws.

Driving Directions & Parking Info

Please follow the information below for your Residence Hall

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Apartments on Grace

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245

To better manage traffic, please drive directly to the R-1 Parking Lot FIRST. 

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND: 

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue to the FIFTH traffic light.
    • Note: After the third traffic light, Port Republic Rd. becomes Maryland Ave.
  3. At the FIFTH traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto S. High St.
  4. Continue on S. High St. to the FIRST traffic light.
  5. TURN RIGHT onto W. Grace St.
  6. After turning, you will see Chesapeake Ave. on your LEFT.
  7. TURN LEFT  into the R-1 Parking Lot.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue to the THIRD traffic light.
    • Note: After the second traffic light, Port Republic Rd. becomes Maryland Ave.
  3. At the THIRD traffic light TURN RIGHT onto S. High St.
  4. Continue on S. High St. to the FIRST traffic light.
  5. TURN RIGHT onto W. Grace St.
  6. After turning, you will see Chesapeake Ave. on your LEFT.
  7. TURN LEFT  into the R-1 Parking Lot.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace St.
  3. Continue through the traffic light.
  4. Chesapeake Ave. will be on the RIGHT, AFTER crossing the railroad tracks.
  5. TURN RIGHT into the R-1 Parking Lot.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and return to W. Grace St.
  2. Take a LEFT onto Chesapeake Ave.
LONG-TERM PARKING: Chesapeake Ave. Parking deck (Height Clearance: 8’4”)

If your vehicle is above the clearance for this garage, please park in: R13, R9, or R3 lots

JMU Campus Map

Bluestone Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd. to the THIRD traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. MAKE THE FIRST LEFT on Bluestone Dr. immediately AFTER the sign for Gifford Hall

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd to the SECOND traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. TURN LEFT immediately AFTER the sign for Gifford Hall

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. TURN LEFT immediately AFTER the sign for Gifford Hall

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd. to the THIRD traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. Continue on Bluestone Dr., just passed Wayland Hall.
  6. After passing Wayland Hall, TURN RIGHT into W LOT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. Continue on Port Republic Rd to the SECOND traffic light and TURN RIGHT.
  3. Travel on South Main St. in the RIGHT LANE.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  5. Continue on Bluestone Dr., just passed Wayland Hall.
  6. After passing Wayland Hall, TURN RIGHT into W LOT.
Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr., just passed Wayland Hall.
  7. After passing Wayland Hall, TURN RIGHT into W LOT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and return to South Main St.
  2. Drive through the traffic light at the bottom of Bluestone Dr.
  3. Continue straight onto Warsaw Ave.
LONG-TERM PARKING: Warsaw Ave. Parking deck (Height Clearance: 8’2”)

If your vehicle is above the clearance for this garage, please park in: R13, R9, or R3 lots

JMU Campus Map

Greek Row

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the FOURTH traffic light and TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Get into the LEFT LANE and continue on South Main St. to the SECOND traffic light.
  5. TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr. until you reach the FIRST STOP SIGN.
  7. Immediately after the stop sign, BEAR RIGHT at the intersection onto Newman Dr.
  8. Cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight toward the Greek Row houses on your LEFT.
Follow Move-In staff/JMU police AND/OR directional signage to your hall's unloading.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and drive down the shared walk/bike path
    • The Lake will be on your left.
  2. Exit RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr.
  3. Stay in the RIGHT lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light.
  4. Drive up the hill and park in the R2 LOT.

JMU Campus Map

Hillside Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way through TWO traffic lights
  4. Just AFTER the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT into the C LOT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the NEXT traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  5. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way through ONE traffic light, and drive down the hill.
  6. At the bottom of the hill, TURN RIGHT into the C LOT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs
  2. Turn right onto E. Grace St.
LONG-TERM PARKING: 
Grace St. Parking Deck (Height Clearance: 6’6” on the ground level/7'2" on level 2-7)
OR
Mason St. Parking Deck (Height Clearance: 8’4”)

If your vehicle is above the clearance for this garage, please park in: R13, R9, or R3 lots

JMU Campus Map

Lake Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the FIRST stop sign.
  4. TURN LEFT onto Champions Dr.

Follow the directions from JMU Parking Services Staff to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the FIRST stop sign.
  4. TURN LEFT onto Champions Dr.

Follow the directions from JMU Parking Services Staff to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  6. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Bluestone Dr.
  7. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the FIRST stop sign.
  8. TURN LEFT onto Champions Dr.

Follow the directions from JMU Parking Services Staff to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the directions of JMU Parking Services and Public Safety personnel.
  2. Visitors should park as directed.
LONG-TERM PARKING: Champions Parking Deck (Height Clearance: 7’2”)

If your vehicle is above the clearance for this garage, please park in: P, F, G, or R2 lots

JMU Campus Map

Skyline Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27A onto Route 33 East

  1. Travel EAST on Route 33/East Market St.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  3. Continue on University Blvd to the FIFTH traffic light.
  4. TURN RIGHT onto Carrier Dr.
  5. Follow Carrier Dr. until you reach the BIOSCIENCE building (approx. ½ mile)
  6. TURN LEFT onto the sidewalk/service drive between the Bioscience and Physics/Chemistry building. You will see signs for CHANDLER CHECK-IN.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the NEXT traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  5. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir St.
  6. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  7. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Carrier Dr.
  8. Follow Carrier Dr. until you reach the BIOSCIENCE building (approx. ½ mile)
  9. TURN LEFT onto the sidewalk/service drive between the Bioscience and Physics/Chemistry building. You will see signs for CHANDLER CHECK-IN

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27A onto Route 33 East

  1. Travel EAST on Route 33/East Market St.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  3. Continue on University Blvd to the FOURTH traffic light.
  4. Make the FIRST RIGHT TURN AFTER the traffic light onto Shenandoah Hall Service Dr. You will see signs for CHESAPEAKE CHECK-IN

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the NEXT traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  5. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir St.
  6. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  7. Continue on University Blvd to the FOURTH traffic light.
  8. Make the FIRST RIGHT TURN AFTER the traffic light onto Shenandoah Hall Service Dr. You will see signs for CHESAPEAKE CHECK-IN

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Residents should use I-81:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND on I-81:

  1. Take Exit 245, to the traffic light at the end of the ramp.
  2. At the traffic light, GO STRAIGHT onto Forest Hill Rd.
  3. TURN LEFT onto Oak Hill Dr. at the stop sign; this road becomes University Blvd.
  4. Follow the road passed the Convocation Center to the Paul Jennings Hall entrance on your LEFT.
  5. TURN LEFT at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.

SHENANDOAH HALL:
Traffic will be routed through the R6 LOT at Paul Jennings Hall for staging. 
Once staged, you will cross the land bridge to Shenandoah Hall.

PAUL JENNINGS HALL:
You will be directed to pull up and TURN RIGHT onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward to check-in.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND on I-81:

  1. Take Exit 247A onto Route 33 East
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  3. Continue on University Blvd through the FOURTH traffic light.
  4. Make the THIRD RIGHT TURN at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.

SHENANDOAH HALL:
Traffic will be routed through the R6 LOT at Paul Jennings Hall for staging. 
Once staged, you will cross the land bridge to Shenandoah Hall.

PAUL JENNINGS HALL:
You will be directed to pull up and TURN RIGHT onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward to check-in.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the NEXT traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  5. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir St.
  6. At the THIRD traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto University Blvd.
  7. Continue on University Blvd through the FOURTH traffic light.
  8. Make the THIRD RIGHT TURN at the Paul Jennings Hall Entrance, NOT BEFORE.

SHENANDOAH HALL:
Traffic will be routed through the R6 LOT at Paul Jennings Hall for staging. 
Once staged, you will cross the land bridge to Shenandoah Hall.

PAUL JENNINGS HALL:
You will be directed to pull up and TURN RIGHT onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward to check-in.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

Chandler, Chesapeake, and Shenandoah Hall

  1. Follow the exit signs back to Carrier Dr., and turn right.
  2. At the light, turn left onto University Blvd.
  3. At the light, turn left onto Jeff Bourne Way to enter Ballard Parking deck

LONG-TERM PARKING FOR CHANDLER, CHESAPEAKE, AND SHENANDOAH HALLS: 
Ballard Parking Deck (Height Clearance: 8'2")

If your vehicle is above the clearance for this garage, please park in: C12, D3, R4, or R5 lots

Paul Jennings Hall

  1. Follow the exit signs after unloading to long-term parking

LONG-TERM PARKING FOR PAUL JENNINGS HALL: 
Convo-A Parking Lot

JMU Campus Map

Tree Houses

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the FOURTH traffic light and TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Get into the LEFT LANE and continue on South Main St. to the SECOND traffic light.
  5. TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr. until you reach the FIRST STOP SIGN.
  7. Immediately after the stop sign, BEAR RIGHT at the intersection onto Newman Dr.
  8. Cross the railroad tracks, and continue passed the Greek Row houses on your LEFT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the FIRST light, TURN LEFT into campus on Bluestone Dr.
  6. Continue on Bluestone Dr. until you reach the FIRST STOP SIGN.
  7. Immediately after the stop sign, BEAR RIGHT at the intersection onto Newman Dr.
  8. Cross the railroad tracks, and continue passed the Greek Row houses on your LEFT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs and drive down the shared walk/bike path.
    • The Lake will be on your left.
  2. Exit RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr.
  3. Stay in the RIGHT lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light.
  4. Drive up the hill and park in the R2 LOT FOR LONG-TERM PARKING.

JMU Campus Map

Village Area

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  4. TURN RIGHT at the traffic light onto Carrier Dr.
  5. Follow the VILLAGE MOVE-IN signs on your LEFT.
  6. TURN LEFT into the R7-LOT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  4. TURN RIGHT at the traffic light onto Carrier Dr.
  5. Follow the VILLAGE MOVE-IN signs on your LEFT.
  6. TURN LEFT into the R7-LOT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  6. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Bluestone Dr.
  7. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  8. TURN RIGHT at the traffic light onto Carrier Dr.
  9. Follow the VILLAGE MOVE-IN signs on your LEFT.
  10. TURN LEFT into the R7-LOT.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Residents should use I-81, Exit 245:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light. 
  4. GO THROUGH the traffic light.
  5. Just AFTER the campus gate, MAKE THE FIRST RIGHT onto the service drive.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  1. At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Rd.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Bluestone Dr. 
  3. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  4. GO THROUGH the traffic light.
  5. Just AFTER the campus gate, MAKE THE FIRST RIGHT onto the service drive.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto South Main St.
  4. Stay in the LEFT LANE.
  5. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Rd.
  6. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Bluestone Dr.
  7. Continue on Bluestone Dr. to the traffic light.
  8. GO THROUGH the traffic light.
  9. Just AFTER the campus gate, MAKE THE FIRST RIGHT onto the service drive.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West:

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  4. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Paul St.
  5. Make the FIRST RIGHT onto Duke Dr. into campus.
  6. Continue on Duke Dr. until you reach the service drive just before Garber Hall.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  5. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  6. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Paul St.
  7. Make the FIRST RIGHT onto Duke Dr. into campus.
  8. Continue on Duke Dr. until you reach the service drive just before Garber Hall.

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Residents should use I-81, Exit 27B, onto Route 33 West:

  1. Travel WEST on Route 33/East Market St. and quickly get into the LEFT LANE.
  2. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  3. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  4. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Paul St.
  5. Make the FIRST RIGHT onto Duke Dr. into campus.
  6. Continue on Duke Dr. until you reach the R1 Parking Lot
    Signage will be posted for Potomac Hall directing vehicles towards the rear of the building

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

If you are driving from HOTEL MADISON:

  1. Exit the parking deck onto Mason St. - right turn only.
  2. TURN RIGHT onto E. Grace Street
  3. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto South Main St.
  4. At the FIRST traffic light, TURN RIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  5. Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  6. At the SECOND traffic light, TURN LEFT onto Paul St.
  7. Make the FIRST RIGHT onto Duke Dr. into campus.
  8. Continue on Duke Dr. until you reach the R1 Parking Lot
    Signage will be posted for Potomac Hall directing vehicles towards the rear of the building

Follow the signs and directions from the move-in staff/JMU police to your building's unloading area after receiving your move-in placard from a Move-In Staff member.

This placard should be placed on your dashboard immediately and remain there.
Long-term parking information is on the back of the placard/below these directions.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle:

  1. Follow the exit signs to the R1 Parking Lot.

LONG-TERM PARKING: 
R1 & R8 Lots
R8 is across Duke Drive on the left

Additional Parking if needed:
Grace St. Parking Deck (Height Clearance: 6’6” on the ground level/7'2" on level 2-7)
OR
Mason St. Parking Deck (Height Clearance: 8’4”)

No long-term parking in C4 Lot or Hillside Field

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Huffman Hall
MSC 2401
200 Huffman
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807