Curious about what your new home looks like?
Read through all the helpful information below about specifics for your residence hall, such as furniture information, hanging things on your walls, etc.
If something you are looking for cannot be found on our website, please contact The Office of Residence Life directly so we may assist you better!
Provided to each resident:
- 1 Bed Frame - See bed type by hall here
- 1 Twin extra-long mattress (36”W x 80”L x 6.5”T)
- 1 Desk with drawers (Surface Size: 42”W x 24”D)
- 1 Desk Chair - See chair type by hall here
- 1 Chest of Drawers (30”W x 20”D) AND 1 Built-In Closet OR Freestanding Wardrobe
- Some halls have built-in Closets/Dressers
Provided in each room:
- Miniblinds OR Roller Shade
- 1 TV Cable Hookup & WiFi
- Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, or Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring - See floor type by hall here
- Walls are either Drywall or Cinder Block - See wall type by hall here
Village Residence Halls (excluding Potomac Hall) have the following set of furniture in their common area:
- 1 Love Seat 5”W x 32”D
- 2 Chairs 5”W x 32”D
- 1 End Table
Apartments on Grace have the following set of furniture in their common area:
- 4 Chairs
- 3 Barstools
- 2 Tables
Move-In
FAQs & Specifics
Hall Specifications
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Chair Type* |
Residence Area/Hall |
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Southwest Rolling Black Chair
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Apartments on Grace Bluestone Area: All Buildings Hillside Area: All Buildings Lake Area: All Buildings Skyline Area: All Buildings TreeHouses/Greek Row: All Buildings Village Area: Chappelear Hall, Dingeldine Hall, Frederikson Hall, Garber Hall, Hanson Hall, Huffman Hall, Weaver Hall, and White Hall |
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Black Flex Task Chair
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Village Area: Potomac Hall |
*Chair types are subject to change at any time for any reason.
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Bed Type* |
Residence Area/Hall |
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Bunkable and Adjustable height; underneath clearance 5" to 28"
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Hillside Area: McGraw-Long Hall Lake Area: Eagle Hall Village Area: All Buildings |
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Adjustable loft bed; underneath clearance up to 55"
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Apartments on Grace Bluestone Area: All Buildings Hillside Area: Bell Hall, Hillside Hall Skyline Area: All Buildings Permanent Triples: Chander Hall and Chesapeake Hall Lake Area: Shorts Hall Treehouses: All Buildings Village Area Room #100 Only: Chappelear Hall, Dingeldine Hall, Frederikson Hall, Garber Hall, Hanson Hall, Weaver Hall |
*Bed types are subject to change at any time for any reason. All beds come with one Twin XL Mattress
All residence halls have tiled floors with the exception of Harper Allen-Lee Hall and the Apartments on Grace, which have carpeted floors.
Students may choose to bring an area rug for their floor.
To avoid fines at the end of the year, be sure to check your Residence hall's description for wall type to see what types of adhesives are allowed.
- On Cinder Block:
- Poster putty
- Command strips/hooks
- Bonus tip: Wipe the wall area with alcohol and let it dry to ensure that things will stick well!
- On Drywall:
- Push pins
- Thumb tacks
- The following are prohibited on all wall types:
- Nails
- Screws
- Any kind of tape: Duct tape, scotch tape, etc.
A loft bed is any temporary structure or device that is intended to elevate a single sleeping surface from floor level so that it creates additional floor space in a room. We recommend a safety rail on highly lofted beds.
Requests for safety rails must come from the student from their JMU student email account.
If residents are bringing their own loft bed or constructing one, the structure must comply with the guidelines specified in the Loft Policy.
Please be aware that storage is not available for bed pieces that are not used.
Arriving at Move-In
You will have the opportunity to complete an inspection of your room when you move in.
All students with housing assignments can access the electronic Room Condition Form (RCF) through MyMadison under the Student Center section.
It will be used as a tool to measure the condition of the room when you move out. Examining the RCF when you check in and confirming the condition of the room will help you avoid unwarranted damage charges at the end of the year. If there are damages in your room and they are not noted on the check-in RCF, you could be held financially responsible for repairs after check out.
Is something not quite right with your room upon your arrival?
Specifics Items
JMU has a partnership with MicroFridge.
Micro-Fridge is a fridge + freezer + microwave combo with a safety plug & smoke sensor
More Information can be found on our MicroFridge Partnership Page
This is the ONLY MicroFridge allowed in JMU Residence Halls
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IF YOU RENT A MICROFRIDGE:
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ONE additional mini-fridge is permitted
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- IF YOU ARE IN A VILLAGE SUITE:
- ONE MicroFridge is permitted per room
- ONE MicroFridge is ALSO permitted per suite
- No more than 2 MicroFridges are permitted in the same room
- No microwaves are allowed in JMU residence halls other than MicroFridge
Microwaves are NOT permitted in the residence halls unless it is a MicroFridge
Airfryers, of any kind, are NOT permitted.
All Residence Halls have a community kitchen in which a minimum of one microwave is available for resident use.
If you choose to loft your bed we strongly recommend bringing and utilizing safety rails for your bed.
If you are lofting your bed with a loft kit/custom build, please make sure you are meeting our Loft Policies.
James Madison University Order Pickup Information:
Orders placed by August 17, 2025, will be available for pickup on campus during move-in:- Friday, August 15
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 16
- 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, August 17
- 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: D3 Parking Lot at 591 Soccer Field Service Dr.
Technology & Insurance
Internet service is available in all residence halls through MyResNet. Once residents have their room assignment, they should register for a MyResNet account at jmu.apogee.us. This should be completed prior to arrival on campus so residents have access to the network the day they arrive. Be sure to register all devices (computer/laptop/iPhone/iPad etc)
Both wireless and wired internet access are available. There is one Ethernet port per resident in their room. If residents prefer to connect their computers to a wall-mounted Ethernet port, they should bring a network cable.
Residents should not bring wireless routers/hubs/servers etc. for use in the residence halls as these items are prohibited.
Residence halls have a cable TV connection in each student room and in the hall lounge. Students must bring a coaxial cable. Our halls also have Stream2, allowing students to stream TV shows, movies, and sports from their phones, laptops, and other Wi-Fi-connected devices.
See the instructions to set up your Stream2 Account.
Televisions are not to be mounted on any walls or university furniture.
For more in-depth information on how to set up your internet and/or TV cable or streaming, visit our Internet & TV page to create your MyResNet account. Be sure to do this before your move-in day in August!
A Note about Printers: Wireless printing on a large wireless network is much different than wireless printing from a home network. At home, you might have ten total devices, one of which is a printer; therefore, the printer is easy to identify, not to mention your network at home is usually secure and only accessible to you and your immediate family. At JMU there are thousands of devices on the network, and a couple of hundred of them could be printers. With the increased volume of printers, it makes it much harder to identify which printer is the right one to use. Another issue we face with wireless printers has to do with our network being open. On an open network, other people can see the printer devices, which means any student can print to any printer regardless of content or time of day. Also, our network is looking for an IP address, and based on the DHCP lease, the IP address can change, making it that much more difficult to locate the right device associated with a particular IP address.
A Note about Appliances/Electronics:
Appliances, coffee pots with automatic shut-off, desk lamps, radios, stereos, cable-ready televisions, UL-approved hot pots, and Blu-ray/DVD players are all fine to bring with you, but coordinate with your roommate first so you won't have two of everything. All appliances not plugged directly into a wall receptacle must be plugged directly into a surge protector with circuit protection. For more information on appliances, visit our Hall Policies page. Any items not listed are up to the discretion of Residence Life.
Surge protectors without reset/on or off switches are not permitted.
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These can come in all kinds of configurations.
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Examples: Cube adapter, which looks more like a square with 6 plugs usually, but no on/off switch, a smaller looking power strip with 3 plugs and USB ports, but no on/off switch.
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Only circuit-protected surge protectors are permitted.
Circuit protection: it needs to have a reset/on-off switch.
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“Reset” is another word for “on”; reset means the surge protector is reset/on and functioning normally with the electrical load plugged into it.
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If the electrical load becomes too much, then the surge protector will switch to the off position and at that point needs to be turned back to the reset/on position.
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Any kind of device with a USB-only plug with charging capability is permitted, per the state fire marshal. Examples: lamps, alarm clocks
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However, if there is an electrical outlet embedded within these types of items then it is not permitted. Example: bed risers.
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The university cannot be held accountable for the loss, damage, or theft of any student's personal property. All students are encouraged to carry their own insurance coverage. Your family's homeowner or tenant insurance may provide coverage or you can arrange for personal property insurance through a private agency. Visit the National Student Services Incorporated website for more information about Theft, Fire, and Accident Insurance for students.
View the NSSI Trifold here!
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