• Back to School Bash Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 5:30–8:00 PM | The Union & The Commons: Kick off the school year with a free BBQ on The Commons! Enjoy a variety of games, activities, and giveaways throughout The Union. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students, learn about campus resources, and celebrate the start of the semester.
• Off-Campus Housing & Community Fair Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
  Festival Grand Ballroom: Interested in living off campus? Come learn all about housing options in Harrisonburg and meet representatives from local apartment complexes, property management firms, and campus departments. Discover resources available to off‑campus students and learn about ways to get engaged in the Harrisonburg community.
• Commuter Student Breakfast Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM | Festival Highlands Room: If you live off campus, join us for a complimentary breakfast and an opportunity to connect with staff and peers. Learn more about resources and programs tailored for commuter students, and get tips for making the most of your experience at JMU.

The Pantry is open and here to support our JMU community throughout the year on Monday 12-6 pm and Tuesday-Thursday 12-5 pm in The Union, TDU Room 112, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-5 pm in EnGeo Room 0302.

Our team at Off-Campus Life is very excited to offer Online Orders with rapid and curbside pickup options through "The Pantry at JMU" app, now available in the Apple and Android stores. You can find details on order pickups in the FAQ section of the app.

Please note that The Pantry observes the university schedule for closings and holidays.

James Madison University and Off-Campus Life do not endorse, promote, or demote any properties listed on our partner site, offcampushousing.jmu.edu, or featured in the Housing Guide. Properties solely provide this content to aid in the housing search. These resources are intended for educational and informational purposes for JMU students and their families to assist in making informed decisions about off-campus housing.

If you have specific questions about housing, leasing, or living off-campus, please stop by our office in The Union Room 205, email ocl@jmu.edu, or call us at (540) 568-6071.

Housing and rental scams have become a rampant issue among students looking for housing accommodations, mostly through online advertisements and emails. Students need to be aware of these types of rental scams so they do not fall victim to scammers. 

Learn more about housing scams