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n Introduction...... PAGES 3–4 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act n Welcome from Mr. Jonathan R. Alger, — Office of the Registrar President n General Education Program n n About the University Commencement Requirements n Center for Global Engagement Communicating — Study Abroad with the University. . . . . PAGES 5–6 Resources n Parents Council and Services ...... PAGES 41–59 n Parent Relations n Admissions The First Year...... PAGES 7–14 n Advising n First-Year Programs n Banking Services n First-Year Send Offs n JMU Bookstore n JMU Alumni Association n Card Services n Orientation n Career and Academic Planning n Roommates n Counseling Center n Academic Advising n Disability Services n Financial Aid and Scholarships Student Life ...... PAGES 15–29 n University Business Office and Madison n Civic Engagement Money Manager n Community Service-Learning n Giving n Center for Multicultural Student Services n University Health Center n Dining Services n University Recreation n Athletics n Informational Technology n Housing n Office of Student Accountability and n Off-Campus Life Restorative Practices n Off-Campus Housing Considerations n Learning Centers n On Campus Housing n Libraries n Residence Life n Getting Your Mail n Residence Halls n Parking Services n Student Involvement Opportunities n Safety — JMU Police Department n Talk Like a Duke n Student Employment n Traditions n Dean of Students n Veterans Benefits Academics ...... PAGES 30–40 n Colleges n Academic Student Services n Student Travel Options n Academic Standing and Continued Enrollment Appendices ...... PAGE 62–68 n Making the Call on Attendance n Harrisonburg Advertiser Locations n Course Adjustment n Contact Information n Grades n ALL PHOTOS ARE TAKEN BY JMU Campus Map PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES UNLESS n Honor System n Harrisonburg Tourism OTHERWISE NOTED. n Major Information n Visiting JMU JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY © 2019 n Withdrawal from the University n Index 2 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Introduction

Welcome to the Madison Family

Dear JMU Parent, Welcome to the Madison Family! You and your new college student have reached a turning point in your lives. Congratulations are in order for making it this far with so much success. You have long anticipated this transition, and now it is about to take place. You have spent years building a strong relationship, and we want it further strengthened by the college experience. Your continued role in your student’s growth and development is crucial, yet it will be forever changed. And that is a good thing! JMU is a place where students immerse themselves in the practice of learning, and begin the journey of exploring and identifying their passions in life and work. We recognize that our greatest contribution to your student’s education is involving them in the overall experience and shaping them as citizens. We expect them to fully engage in the university on a variety of levels. Tough challenges and tremendous destinies await your son or daughter. College is an exciting time, and you should celebrate the successes along with your student; however, college also presents challenges and every student experiences bumps along the road. Rest assured JMU has a myriad of resources and caring staff to help along the way. When these bumps occur, remind your student he or she has the strength to work through them, and to reach out for help from their JMU family. It is our hope that you, too, will take time to engage in the Madison Family, and that in a few years we can celebrate together at graduation.

Go Dukes!

Jonathan R. Alger President

MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 3 Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead pro- ductive and meaningful lives. Values Our student-centered community values excellence, integrity and mutual respect. History The university was founded in 1908 as the State Nor- mal and Industrial School for Women at Harrison- burg, with Julian Ashby Burruss as its first president. The school opened its doors to its first student body in 1909 with an enrollment of 209 students and a fac- ulty of 15. Its first 20 graduates received diplomas in 1911. In 1914, the name of the school was changed to the State Normal School for Women at Harrisonburg. The school received authorization to award bachelor’s degrees in 1916. During this initial period of develop- ment, Burruss’ administration established the campus plan and constructed six buildings. After Burruss resigned in 1919, Dr. Samuel Page Duke became the second president. Duke’s administra- tion erected nine major buildings. In 1924, the univer- sity became the State Teachers College at Harrisonburg and continued under that name until 1938, when it was named Madison College in honor of James Madi- son, the fourth president of the United States. In 1946, the Duke administration admitted men as regular day students. Following the retirement of Duke, Dr. G. Tyler Miller became the third president of the university in 1949 and remained until 1970. Miller’s administration enlarged the campus by 240 acres and constructed 19 buildings. The administration also revamped the curric- ulum. In 1954, the expanding school received author- ity to grant master’s degrees. The university became a coeducational institution in 1966. Dr. Ronald E. Carrier became JMU’s fourth pres- ident in 1971. His administration changed Madi- son College into a university. In 1977, the university adopted its current name, James Madison University The Carrier administration nearly tripled the num- About the University ber of students and university faculty members and ames Madison University is a public, comprehen- constructed some 30 major campus buildings. Doctoral Vision sive university and is the only university in the degrees were authorized in 1994. To be the national model for the United States named for James Madison. The uni- Dr. Linwood H. Rose, the fifth president in James Jversity offers programs on the bachelor’s, master’s engaged university: engaged with Madison University’s history, led the University into ideas and the world. and doctoral levels with its primary emphasis on the a position of national prominence. He began his pro- undergraduate student. JMU provides a total education fessional career with JMU in 1975 and his assignments to students that includes a broad range of liberal arts as have included responsibilities in every division of the its foundation, encompasses an extensive variety of pro- University. He was appointed president in 1998 and fessional and pre-professional programs, and is aug- served through June 2012. mented by a multitude of learning experiences outside Mr. Jonathan R. Alger became JMU’s sixth president the classroom. The value and quality of the JMU expe- in July 2012. Prior to becoming president of JMU, rience has been recognized repeatedly in many national Alger served as the senior vice president and general publications. counsel at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. 4 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK COMMUNICATING WITH THE UNIVERSITY

elcome to the Madison Family. This is the beginning of what I hope ‘…we realize the will be a wonderful journey for you and your son or daughter. As a important role parent of two college graduates myself, I understand your excitement and apprehension as you contemplate the day your child embarks on you play in the Wthis transformative journey into adulthood. This transition represents one of the biggest success of your steps for parents in the natural process of letting go. It might make it easier to cope if you student, and we remember that parenting your child over the years has been a series of “letting go” expe- encourage your riences, and through each experience, you have developed a solid foundation for your involvement child’s future. Your parenting is definitely not over, it is just changing. with your It is my pleasure to serve as JMU’s director of parent relations, a position that facili- tates helpful communication and genuine partnership between JMU families and the uni- student in versity in the development of every student. In this office, we realize the important role you play in the success of the Madison your student, and we encourage your involvement with your student in the Madison Experience. Experience’ This Madison Family Handbook is part of your welcome and orientation to the Madison family. The Madi- son experience is full of new discoveries, opportunities, challenges and adjustments for you and your student. This handbook is designed to better acquaint you with the many services and resources available at JMU. The more you know about JMU, the better equipped you will be to support your student and to celebrate his or her successes and challenges. I hope that you find this handbook useful, but know if you ever have any questions, concerns or issues, please do not hesitate to contact me or members of my staff.

Sincerely,

Sherry King Parent Relations Director

MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 5 Family Weekend JMU Family Weekend 2019 Parents Council he JMU Parents Council serves as liaisons will take place October 11-13. between parents/families and the university, Attending Family Weekend pro- working hand-in-hand with the Office of vides a wonderful chance for Parent Relations for the benefit of both the you to spend quality time with Tstudents and the university. The mission of the JMU your student. Experience first- hand some of your student’s Parents Council is to: favorite places on campus, meet n Encourage mutual understanding and facilitate their friends, and discover some communication between parents/families and the of the resources and opportuni- university, ties your student uses. You can n Serve as effective spokespersons and advocates for also meet other parents and find the university, out more ways you can partner n Collaborate with the university in developing programs Parent Relations with JMU in your student’s edu- and activities that promote parent and family involve- he Office of Parent Relations provides sup- cation. Football tickets may sell ment in the life of the university and create opportuni- port and information to the parents and out, so be sure to order early. ties for participation in their student’s experience, families of JMU students and helps par- Single game tickets will go on n Assist in promoting and enhancing the university ents become partners with the university in sale July 1. Order tickets online both nationally and internationally, and Tthe education and development of every student. Par- at JMUTickets.com or call 540- n Promote the development of the university and its ent Relations serves as the primary contact point for all 568-3853. For more informa- students by supporting the Parents Council Endowed parent involvement and programming. tion, please visit www.jmu.edu/ Scholarship fund or any JMU fund of choice. Please contact us with any questions you may have, parents. at 540-568-3190 or [email protected]. You may also WHO: Council members represent each of the four keep up with current parent and family interests at classes and are eligible to serve for the duration of their www.jmu.edu/parents and connect with us on Face- student’s enrollment at JMU. Parents, guardians, cou- book at JMU Parents & Family. We look forward to ples and singles may be members. Applicants apply connecting with you! during their student’s freshman year. Parents Council Directory RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Please contact your local Parents Council representative n Giving to JMU. Parents Council members must par- if you have questions about being the parent of a JMU ticipate in supporting the Parents Council Endowed student. The Parents Council directory website is www. Scholarship fund or any JMU fund of choice. jmu.edu/parents/council/pcdirectory.shtml. n Attending spring and fall meetings. Members Madison Family Newsletter must attend the meetings held during Family Week- The university strives to keep parents informed about end in the fall and the spring meeting. During these what’s happening on campus. All parents of current meetings parents participate in informative group students will receive the Madison Family Newsletter via presentations and break-out sessions to learn about email during the fall and spring semester. and discuss various aspects of university life includ- Family Handbook ing academics, enrollment, finance and physical View this publication and annual updates on our web- development, resource development and student life. site: www.jmu.edu/parents. n Assisting/hosting of First–Year Send Offs. The university will regularly communicate important Parents Council members serve as hosts at their geo- information to you both in writing and by email, so it is graphic area’s First-Year Send Offs. Held each year important that your contact information is up-to-date. in July and August, the events are an opportunity for For changes, please submit the online update form at the council members to meet JMU’s newest Dukes www.jmu.edu/parents, and request your student to login and to answer any last-minute questions from the and update the information on MyMadison. Contacts first-year parents. PARENT RELATIONS OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Parents Council mem- OFFICE bers have other opportunities for involvement includ- 2002 Alumni Drive, ing the JMU admission’s Choices programs, assisting MSC 3605 (540) 568-3190 at job fairs, recruitment efforts and regional receptions Fax: (540) 568-8887 just to name a few. www.jmu.edu/parents facebook.com/jmuparents INFORMATION/APPLY: For more information, or to apply, visit www.jmu.edu/parents/council/ parents-council.shtml. 6 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK THE FIRST YEAR

Letting go: Tips for parents of new college students By Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger Freshman year is a great fter 18 years of parenting, it can be hard from studying all night, it’s not reassuring to have parents time to embrace your student’s to let go. Here is a sneak peek at the imply that this is as good as it gets. new friends. Take a group out for chal­lenges of the transition ahead and Enjoy this time of celebration. Try not to focus so much dinner during Family Weekend, or send care packages for the advice for preparing. on the upcoming departure that the joys of high school entire suite or hall. Not only are A graduation and summer fun are missed. The Emotional Roller Coaster Recognize that this is students’ lives enhanced through a time of ambivalence for all parents. The excitement and Communication – Keeping in Touch Talk to the new friendships, parents’ lives joy about opportuni­ties awaiting students are mixed with student about keeping in touch. Would a planned time are too. waves of nos­talgia and a sense of loss. Talk with other to talk or a spontaneous call work better? A cell phone parents who are going through the same thing. Recognize can be a wonderful way to keep in touch, or it can be, as the student’s conflicting emotions. The student, like the one student described, an “electronic leash.” Encourage parent, is being pulled between past, present and future. students to use phones with dis­cretion and not just to One day he may exclaim, “Leave me alone; I’m 18 years fill in the spaces. Email and instant messaging are also old. I’m independent.” The next day, he may complain, wonderful ways to keep in touch. However, don’t count “You’re never around when I need you.” These ups and downs are typical of this tran­sitional time. on a reply to every message. Take comfort in the knowledge that part of the par- Be a coach. Parents often hear more about the prob- ent goes with the student. The foundation parents lems of college life. Students usually call their parents for provide accompanies students across the miles and reassurance when things aren’t going well, and call their throughout the years. friends with the latest exciting news. When parents get Don’t tell a student, “These are the best years of your those late-night phone calls, they can encourage their stu- life.” No one is happy all the time between the ages of dents to use the appropriate campus resources — to go 18 and 22, and when a student is homesick or overtired to the health or career center, to talk to an advisor, dean, MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 7 And you thought your stu- a counselor or tutor. Read resource information and be hours of the night at school, but I can’t sleep when I dent would be the only one an informed coach. wake up at 2 a.m. and you’re not here. Let’s talk about doing all the reading during the Be an anchor. Keep students informed about changes how we’re going to handle this so that we’ll both feel college years! Needless to say, at home. College students want their parents to accept good about it.” It takes flexibility and communica­tion you may want to pick up a few all the changes they are making but want everything at to find a common ground. “textbooks” of your own to learn home to stay the same. So it’s important to commu- Understand that the college years are a time for more about your role as a col- nicate about changes at home, whether it’s moving a exploration. Students may come home with a “new lege parent. younger sibling into their room, or, on a more serious look,” someone else’s clothes, new politics, philoso­ note, about illness in the family or the death of a pet. phies or eating habits. Most of these changes are not n Don’t Tell Me What to Do, They need this from their parents in order to feel secure permanent. Take a step back, have a sense of humor Just Send Money and to maintain a sense of trust. and pick battles. by Helen E. Johnson and Acknowledge that college today is different. Although Don’t over-schedule. Tell students ahead of time Christine Schelhas-Miller century-old buildings look untouched by time, college life about family plans, especially over the holidays, so that (2000) today is different from the campus scene 25 or 30 years they can make plans accordingly. n I’ll Miss You Too: An Off-to- ago. For those who went to col­lege, think twice before College Guide for Parents Throughout the College Years Expect change. beginning a sentence with, “When I was in college...” and Students Students will change the way they think and the way Ask about courses, rather than focusing on grades. by Margo E. Woodacre and they look. Many will change their majors and career Invite students to share the discovery of new ideas, aca- Steffany Bane (2006) goals. They need parents to stick with them, have demic interests and intellectual passions. n Letting Go: A Parents’ patience when they are uncertain and support them Send care packages. Early in the year, sharing pop­ Guide to Understanding the as they chart the course of their own lives. College corn or chocolate chip cookies is a wonderful way for College Years students care more about what parents think than a student to meet floor mates. Photographs are per- by Karen Levin Coburn and they are likely to say. They quote their parents, talk sonal reminders of home. Holiday decorations, bas- Madge Lawrence Treeger about them and look to them for encouragement. As kets of treats at exam time, and even everyday necessities (2003) they journey toward adulthood and independence, like shampoo and quarters for the wash­ing machine are n Paying for College Without sometimes students want advice and sometimes they reminders that say, “I’m thinking of you.” Going Broke just want parents to listen. And as one student put it, by Kalman A. Chany with When Students Come Back Home Renegotiate “We just won’t tell you which time is which.” Wel­ Geoff Martz (2006) expectations. Students have been making decisions come to the delights and dilemmas of being a parent of n You’re On Your Own: But I’m on how they will spend their time for many months. a college student. Here if You Need Me Parents, however, may have strong feelings when stu­ A Time of Transition Sending students to col- by Marjorie Savage (2003) dents come in late at night, sleep late in the morning lege leads to a time of tremendous transition for fami- n The Gift of Failure: How the or arrive late for dinner. Most students respond well if lies. All students go through an adjustment period and Best Parents Learn to Let Go so parents treat them with respect. For example, a parent experience many ups and downs while living away from Their Children can Succeed might say, “I know you’re used to being out until all by Jessica Lahey (2016) n It’s the Student, Not the Col- lege: The Secrets of Succeeding at Any School Without Going Broke or Crazy by Kristin White (2015) n Sending Your Child to College: The Prepared Parent’s Opera- tional Manual by Marie Pinak Carr, et al. (2007) n Your Freshman is Off to College by Laurie Hazard and Stepha- nie Carter (2016) n Generation Z Goes to College by Corey Seemiller and Meghan Grace (2016)

8 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Parent to parent “I tell my children to never make decisions on an empty stomach or late at night. Relax. Sleep on it. Morning often brings fresh perspective.”

home. There are many resources on campus available n Encourage campus involvement – There is a fine bal- What’s 1787? for students to successfully manage this transition. ance here, as some students are prone to get over- Borrowing from the month and While JMU staff and faculty welcome parent input involved, however research has proven that students year that President James Mad- and questions, their goal is to deal directly with the stu- who get involved on campus have a higher retention ison and friends came together dent. At the same time, they share the goal of helping rate, are more academically successful and are more to write the Constitution, 1787 students to be successful and want to connect parents satisfied with their overall college experience. August Orientation will help to the resources they need to support their students. Preparing for your new role Your student is head- students transition successfully It is important that students have encouragement ing off to Madison and is about to begin a new life. into the world of JMU. from home while being allowed to mature through From newfound freedom and abundance of new choices their own experiences. By all means, parents should to a new set of daunting responsibilities, your student Parents Say be there for students as a sounding board, but they will use The One Book, Summer Springboard and 1787 “Our entire family has been very should let students handle their own problems as August Orientation to prepare for his or her new role. impressed with JMU’s treatment much as possible. Student success depends upon their Your role is changing too, and we want to help you of us. JMU really seems to think ability to function independently. prepare for the transition. Whether this is your first of everything. I am especially Ways to provide support child heading to college or you are an “old hat” at this appreciative of JMU’s gentle n Join the Parents Council – Meet other parents, stay “college thing,” your life will change too when your stu- nudges to parents to let kids up to speed on campus events and resources and get dent comes to JMU. From day one, educators have been escape them (the parents) and involved in volunteer opportunities. telling you that you should play an active role in your make their own decisions. I am n Write and call – Even if your student doesn’t write student’s education. That meant being involved every very impressed with how quickly or call back. A care package or letter from home can step of the way. You’ve been there and your support has our son has taken the lead on make his or her day. helped your student be successful. his own responsibilities in ways n Visit – But not too often and never unannounced! You are and will always be the parent; a supporter, that I did not expect. I credit n Expect the best – Trust that your student is now an encourager, a listener and a self-esteem booster. You, JMU’s training of him — and ready to lead his or her own life’s journey. Your like no one else, can be the one to empower your stu­ of us — for that. I couldn’t be student will make decisions you might not, how- dent; you, like no one else, can be the one to foster your happier with this part of our ever sometimes those poor decisions are the best life child’s success. JMU experience.” teachers. JMU is counting on you to play an active role with n Let your student solve his or her problems – At your student. We hope that you will continue to play some point, you will have the urge to “help” by an integral part in your student’s success by asking good making a call to campus. Before you pick up the questions; encouraging your student to be a responsi­ phone, think about how you can help your student ble, thoughtful and compassionate member of the without doing it for him or her. Help by asking com­munity; and by letting your student make some questions, referring your student to resources and mistakes and learn from them. helping him or her learn independence and respon- Your student’s success is dependent upon his or her sibility in solving his or her own problems. ability to function independently and it all starts with The n Share expectations – Just because your student is One Book. From setting up their email account to sign- now a legal adult, doesn’t mean you can’t share your ing up for Orientation and completing the Housing expectations. Your son or daughter may know them Contract, it is absolutely essential that stu­dents complete and may not want to hear them again, but research these steps on their own. Your assistance in encouraging shows that he or she is listening and it will influence your student to complete these steps prior to their dead- his or her future choices. lines is very much appreciated. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 9 First-Year Programs What students put into their first-year experience JMU License Plates will determine their academic success JMU has more than 4,900 JMU our student’s JMU expe- license plates on the road. In rience will be a collection addition to being a great way to of learning, growing up, show school spirit, JMU license teaching, relationships, plates help make college more Ytransitions and hundreds of ways to affordable for students. Over half of the $25 annual DMV get involved in outstanding educa- renewal fee goes directly back tional programs and a dynamic cam- to JMU. Through programs pus life. Through these experiences, Don’t be shy Sitting back and listening to present- like the JMU licenses plates, the your student will become an important part of the ers and panels makes good sense. However, if you have JMU Alumni Association is able JMU community. additional questions, don’t hesitate to ask. Whether it’s to annually award over $82,000 in a group setting or one-on-one after a presentation, to deserving students. Want to First-Year Send Offs your concerns deserve attention. And, no question is a show your JMU pride AND “dumb” one! support student scholarships? Come out and celebrate JMU style Visit www.dmvNOW.com to efore embarking on one of the most wonder- Get to know other parents/family members get your plate. ful experiences of your life, come out and cel- Orientation is an excellent time to mix and mingle with ebrate JMU style at one of JMU’s amazing others who are going through the same thing that you First-Year Send Offs. We’ll provide the food are: sending your student to college. Develop informal Band entertainment while you get to talk with current support structures and compare notes with other par- JMU parents, alums and JMU staff members, and your ents and family members. student meets fellow classmates from your geographic areas. Visit www.jmu.edu/parents for dates and details. Give your student some space This is your stu- dent’s first campus experience as a JMU student, so it’s Preparing for Orientation important that he or she learn to navigate on his or her A few key ways to make the most of your Orientation own. Give your student space to meet people, to ask his experience. or her own questions and to take charge of his or her Prepare questions Think about what you really college life. Starting off with a dose of self-responsibility want to know, not just what you “should” find out. during Orientation will set a positive tone for the rest Interested in how students can apply their learning of his or her time on campus. in practical settings? Ask about internships, jobs and co-op opportunities. Want to know who your Have paperwork in place Work with your stu- student can turn to if he or she is having learning dent to make sure that you are bringing all the required difficulties? Ask the question. Thinking ahead will paperwork to campus for Orientation. Go through a help you determine what’s truly important to you checklist ahead of time so that you both feel prepared and your student. to dive in without worry! JMU Alumni Association Dukes from day one, Alumni for life. is a way for you activate your Madison Network, by s a student, you might think the JMU using alumni as a resource to find summer intern- Alumni Association (JMUAA) is only ships and gain valuable career mentorship and Contacts for people who have graduated. But insight. JMUAA also serves as the tradition keep- the reality is the relationships, experi- ers for the university. Events like Homecoming, the OFFICE OF ALUMNI Aences and knowledge you start building now will Fight Song T-Shirt Giveaway and Senior Gradua- RELATIONS only grow more as an alum! JMU Nation is made tion events are upheld every year by JMUAA. Get Leeolou Alumni Center MSC 4402 up of over 135,000 alumni located worldwide. With in on the excitement, form relationships that last (540) 568-6234 30+ regional alumni chapters, wherever you go, you far beyond four years and help create a lasting leg- www.jmu.edu/alumni/ will always be able to find and connect with fellow acy for future Dukes. Find out more about the JMU Dukes. As a student, the JMU Alumni Association Alumni Association at alumni.jmu.edu.

10 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Summer Springboard Orientation Schedule-at-a-glance Helps students and their families make the transition to JMU There’s a lot for you and your student to learn! You and your once arriving at Summer Springboard, he or she will still Your student’s One Book student will have separate sched- hile you are reviewing your Mad- be able to meet with an academic advisor for the origi- ules from the time you check in ison Family Handbook, your stu- nal major. until the end of the day. You’ll dent should be doing the same We encourage you to wait until your student has begin with Check-in at the Stu- with their One Book, a one-stop received confirmation of his or her assigned Summer dent Success Center at 7:30 a.m. Wshop that contains all the important steps, details and Springboard date before making travel arrangements, as and finish the day at 5:30 p.m. information your student needs to begin the transi- we are not easily able to accommodate date changes after Here are a few things to expect: tion to JMU. The One Book and the companion web- Summer Springboard dates have been reserved. n site will guide your student through the steps he or she Receive your Please attend Summer Springboard Orientation materials needs to complete in preparation for Summer Spring- Your student isn’t the only one making the transition to n Enjoy refreshments board and then the transition to campus in August. It college. Whether or not this is your first student making n Centennial Scholars meeting is important that your student — not you — complete the transition from high school to college, your atten- (only for admitted students all the steps by the stated deadlines. Encourage your dance at Summer Springboard is important for several and family) student to complete the steps on time, or even early! reasons. First, this is your way to support your stu- n Army ROTC meeting How does my student enroll in classes? dent and affirm the choice he or she has made. Second, (for admitted and Your student will work through a web-based mod- there’s a lot of information we want and need to specif- interested students) ule series which will prepare him or her to enroll in ically share with you as a parent or family member of a n Attend the University classes. The modules will teach your student about first-year student. Welcome the basics of academic programs, the General Educa- The main goal of Summer Springboard is to help n Meet the Orientation tion Program, inform them of any specific first-semes- your student begin the process of making the academic Peer Advisers ter requirements for their major and demonstrate how and social transition to JMU. Inherent in that pro- n College Meetings to enroll in classes using MyMadison. All the informa- cess is helping students become familiar with the aca- n Introduction to tion in these modules is very important and we suggest demic expectations and socially acceptable behaviors of Family Orientation your student allow time to review each of them care- the campus community. Throughout the day your stu- n Overview of General fully. Once your student has confirmed completion of dent will participate in several sessions in which he or Education curriculum the modules and has registered for Summer Spring- she will begin forming peer relationships, learning more n Advising Essentials & board, he or she will be able to return to the MyMad- about the academic curriculum and developing a rela- Career Planning ison Student Center on June 6 to view his or her tionship with his or her academic advisor. While your n Student Services Video enrollment appointment. student is attending those sessions, your schedule will be n Family/Guest Lunch n Summer Springboard reservations full of sessions informing you about the curriculum, the Campus Resource Fair n Student Q&A Panel This year the Orientation Office will host approxi- academic advising process, essential student services and n Preparing for the transition to mately 4,500 students and their family members over conversations about helping your student make the most JMU in August 14 Summer Springboard program days. As you can of the college experience. We want you to be informed imagine, it takes quite a bit of effort to schedule that of all the services available to support your student so Schedule subject to change. many students and families! Summer Springboard that you are at ease when your student makes the transi- dates fill up quickly and are reserved on a first-come, tion to JMU in the fall. first-reserved basis. In order for your student to reserve As you prepare for Summer Springboard, you will his or her Summer Springboard date, they must com- want to be mindful of the fact that your and your stu- plete specific required steps. These steps include acti- dent’s schedules are separate. From the time you check vating their JMU email account, completing the First in until the end of the day, you will be going in differ- Year Student Survey, the Math Placement Exam, the ent directions. When your student arrives for check- Emergency Notification, Preparing for Class Enroll- in, please be sure that he or she has their official form ment, and more! There are deadlines in place to help of identification and their eID, password and registered your student stay on track with finishing the steps, but Duo device. there’s no reason why your student can’t complete the You will find your Summer Springboard Schedule- steps ahead of the deadlines. at-a-glance on the sidebar. While the final details are Contacts Availability of Summer Springboard dates is deter- still being worked out, you can count on it being a full ORIENTATION mined by your student’s declared major and academic day! Be prepared to spend the entire day (7:30 a.m. – Student Success Center, advisor availability. It is important that your student 5:30 p.m.) with us, as all of the information provided MSC 1010 (540) 568-1787 throughout the day is essential. By the time you and give good thought to the major he or she declares so [email protected] that they can be matched with an academic advisor in your student reconnect at the end of the day, you will www.jmu.edu/orientation their major to attend the appropriate Summer Spring- have a lot to discuss on the way back home as you share board day. If your student changes his or her major what you learned at Summer Springboard. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 11 Parents Say “We absolutely love JMU! JMU’s orientation does an amaz- ing job of helping the kids feel so loved, right away! Our daugh- ter is thriving. Has found several great ministries, organizations, volunteer/service activities. Thank you!” Required Steps for Students (and deadlines) n JMU Email Account (May 8) n First Year Student Survey (May 8) n Campus Emergency Notifica- tion (May 9) n Personal Emergency Contact (May 9) n Prepare for Class Enrollment (May 23) n Math Placement Exam (May 30) n First Year Housing Contract & Roommate Matching (May 31) Orientation Steps (access granted once completion of previous The Orientation fee The goal is to assist students in their understanding of seven steps has been what it really means to be a college student at a uni- verified) The Orientation fee of $180 will be automatically versity with high academic expectations and rigorous n Foreign Language Placement charged to all first-year student accounts. This fee cov- course work. These programs will prepare your student Exam (May 30) ers programming expenses for the student and fam- n Orientation Reservation & ily members. You don’t have to pay the Orientation fee for his or her first semester of college. For more infor- Declaring a Major (June 4) at this time; however, if you have an installment pay- mation, visit www.jmu.edu/orientation/firstyear/1787. n View your Enrollment ment plan, make sure your annual budget includes this shtml. Appointment available charge. Ethical Reasoning in Action (June 6) Local accommodations Ethical Reasoning in Action is a groundbreaking effort Additional Steps Some area hotels and motels offer discounts to families at JMU that has the potential to change the way our n JACard Photo (June 20) attending Orientation. You will find a list at www.jmu. students think about and deal with complex questions n Immunization Form edu/orientation. Don’t forget to mention that you are faced in their personal, professional and civic lives. (July 8) attending JMU Orientation when you make your res- Your student will experience It’s Complicated. This pro- n Madison Money Manager ervation. gram will present an issue that has many possible out- (July 19) comes, some good and some not so good. The students’ n View/Change Meal Plan Directions to Summer Springboard parking assignment will be to analyze the issue using a set of (July 22) ethical reasoning skills. It’s Complicated will introduce When you approach Harrisonburg, tune your radio to n Housing Assignment & students to an organized set of reasoning skills and a 1610AM for announcements on Orientation, traffic Roommate Notification deliberative process that will be used their entire time at and parking conditions. Parking will be available in (August 1) JMU and beyond. n Prepare for It’s Complicated the Mason Street Parking Deck, levels 3-5. For more (August 15) detailed directions, see www.jmu.edu/orientation/ Transitions n AlcoholEdu (August 16) gettingaroundcampus.shtml. International students must attend Transitions (the n Sexual Assault Prevention for 1787 August Orientation international student orientation program), which Undergraduates (August 16) will address immigration requirements for maintain- August Orientation is called 1787 because August will ing temporary status. Other topics addressed at this ses- bring tremendous transitions for your student. 1787 Transfer students’ steps sion include health insurance, classroom issues, safety, August Orientation is the beginning of your student’s are slightly different, find more transportation and resources for international students. academic experience. This weeklong experience consists information at www.jmu.edu/ Learn more at www.jmu.edu/international/transitions. orientation/transfer. of students attending and participating in academic programs with faculty members and administrators. 12 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Resident Advisers — Roommates RAs to your student — are oommates who have mutually selected each other and their belongings. Everyone has the right to carefully selected and each one other in the online housing system, by the express his or her opinions, be an individual and live in goes through extensive training. deadline listed in The One Book, will be a pressure- and ridicule-free environment. Therefore, Encourage your student to get assigned together. If no roommate has been ORL developed the Roommate Agreement Form, which to know their resident advisers. Ridentified, our housing office will select roommates is designed to help roommates set personal boundaries They are there to help. based on the responses given on the lifestyle prefer- and create more positive environments. ences portion of the housing contract. In some cases, Every residential student must complete an Agree- room capacities are designed for three residents. ment Form. This form asks specific questions about Conflict and resolutions One of the biggest fears of coming to college for the first time is not getting along with a roommate. While the many different people who live together in col- lege make the experience entirely unique, this commu- nity living experience can be one of the most difficult aspects of college. The good news is that this challenge can help your student learn to understand others and to be a more effective colleague or supervisor in the world after college. Through JMU’s Office of Residence Life, resources are available to help students navigate their new living situation. Communication and compromise Sometimes students go out of their way to find some- one they already know to be their roommate to avoid the dreaded “random” roommate. This allays the ini- tial fear, but it doesn’t guarantee a good roommate sit- uation. Great friends, unfortunately, don’t always equal great roommates. Even at age 17 or 18, friends don’t always effectively communicate their needs or wants. sharing personal items, noise levels, sleep times, study Parent to parent In an effort to be friendly or helpful, some students times and other common roommate issues. These are “I tell my college student solving put aside their needs to accommodate their room- the “biggies” that cause conflicts. The RA who provides a problematic living situation or mate. Putting aside needs or wants can work in the this form will try to avoid such conflicts by having the dealing with a difficult roommate short term, but eventually, students can start to feel roommates discuss them the first month of school. If the is good practice for life. Someday, frustrated. When such a conflict emerges, it is almost students take the conversation seriously, they can fig- you may be working with, or for, always both students who feel this way — they just ure out each other’s needs and wants before a situation someone just like that.” haven’t discussed their needs and they haven’t come to can develop. any agreement. Remaining conflicts Parent to parent Roommate resources So, if all the students complete these forms, why are “When my student is having Does it have to be so tough? No, it doesn’t. Many stu- there still conflicts? Perhaps one of the participants a roommate problem, I always dents get along well and they don’t have a serious didn’t answer honestly. Maybe the problem they are fac- encourage her to talk to the conflict the whole academic year. However, some room- ing isn’t on the sheet or they never actually answered the roommate before seeking outside mate pairings experience conflict because of differences. questions. What happens then? The RA will go to that help. But if talking doesn’t solve When this occurs, the following resources can help your room with the Roommate Agreement and help the res- the problem, I remind her of the student get through the conflicts that may arise. idents figure out what is causing the issue and how they many residence life folks that are The Resident Adviser (RA). The RA is an upper- can resolve it. RAs are trained to do this very early in the available to help.” class student who lives in the section or floor with your year, and it can help! student. The RA will introduce him/herself to each resi- Contacts dent on the floor and offer an ear and advice to any stu- The family’s role dents who are having trouble adjusting to college life. Here’s where you can help. This is a new situation for OFFICE OF This adjustment includes understanding and getting your student (usually). They are going away from home RESIDENCE LIFE Huffman Hall, MSC 2401 along with a roommate’s habits, lifestyle and personality. and are going to be living with a new person (even if it (540) 568-4663 The Roommate Agreement Form. is their best friend, this is a new situation). Talk to your The Office [email protected] of Residence Life (ORL) wants all residents within the student about how they are going to communicate their www.jmu.edu/orl/ halls to live in an environment where they feel safe, room wants and needs and encourage them to be seri- secure and welcome. Roommates should respect each ous in completing the Roommate Agreement Form. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 13 5 Tips for Parents Secondly, if your student experiences roommate con- from Students flict, encourage your student to see the RA to ask for 1. Focus 100 percent atten- roommate conflict mediation. The RA is a student as tion on the phone call. If you well, who has been specially selected and trained to can’t at the time of the call, tell assist your student with issues related to on-campus liv- us so we can call back. ing. The RA is the first line of intervention in a room- mate conflict, and your student should speak with the 2. Ask questions that express RA directly if they are experiencing problems with their genuine interest, even if you roommate. don’t always understand what we are talking about. Room change Residents will be able to submit a room change request 3. Don’t pressure us about through the Office of Residence Life’s Online Hous- grades and schoolwork, and ing System. Please visit www.jmu.edu/orl/housing/ instead ask us about what we are room-changes.shtml for more information. Requests Academic Advising learning and enjoying about our are considered on a first-come, first-served basis as space classes. Then, we can engage on an Assisting students with becomes available. There is a three-week period at the intellectual level without worrying the transition to college beginning of each semester when room changes are that all you care about is our GPA. ll new students are assigned an academic not authorized. This time is allotted for all students to advisor based upon the student’s declared 4. Ask us about our rela- properly check in and for those students who decided major on The One Book website. The first- tionships with friends, faculty not to attend to appropriately notify the university. year advisor assists students with the tran- and administrators – but with- Direct Switches of Room Assignments. A Asition from high school to college by discussing what out prying. Talk with us about direct switch involves two residents of the same hall it means to be a college student, explaining academic our social life, but don’t let on exchanging room assignments. Hall directors have the policies and procedures, providing information on the that you are worried about our authority to approve direct switches. Room changes curriculum, including General Education and majors, behaviors. Instead, use these into vacant spaces or any other hall must follow the and helping them to develop their academic goals. The conversations to gauge how we room change guidelines outlined above. first-year advisor assists students in finding resources are doing emotionally. Our abil- Unauthorized Room Changes. Room changes on campus to help them be successful in their courses ity to maintain and nurture cannot be made without proper authorization. Students and to manage personal or adjustment issues. Students quality relationships on campus may be fined for unauthorized room changes and must are encouraged to meet with their advisors on a regular directly relates to our comfort return to their original room assignments. basis during the fall semester and early spring semester. level and happiness. Special Requests. Students requesting special First-year students stay with their first-year advisor until 5. Keep in mind that even housing modifications or accommodations must mid-February, when they are moved from their first- though we are growing more complete the Housing Accommodations Form. For year advisor to an advisor in their major who will assist independent of you, it’s inter- more information, or to obtain the form, please visit them throughout the rest of their career at JMU. dependence we ultimately seek. www.jmu.edu/orl/housing/requests.shtml. Academic advisor assignments Keep an open mind and remem- The residence life staff looks forward to partnering First-Year: ber that we make our own deci- with you in helping your student make this major tran- n Declared majors are assigned a faculty first-year sions on a daily basis. However, sition in his or her life. advisor. we still call home for guidance, n Undeclared students are assigned an advisor in reassurance and support. Career and Academic Planning. Transfer: n Academic advising for transfer students is coordinated by University Advising. Students who have com- pleted at least 30 or more transfer credit hours must declare a major upon matriculation and are advised by a faculty member in their major department. n Undeclared transfer students are assigned an advisor in Career and Academic Planning. Contacts Students will have more than one academic advisor if CAREER AND ACADEMIC they have declared any of the following: PLANNING n a minor Student Success Center n a second major 3210, MSC 1016 n a pre-professional education program (540) 568-6555 Fax: (540) 568-6519 About one-fifth of all first year students are unde- www.jmu.edu/cap/ clared when they come to campus, and Career and Academic Planning is available to help these students choose a major that matches their skills and interests. 14 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK STUDENT LIFE

Opening doors to new opportunities By Dr. Josh Bacon, Dean of Students ou probably have already heard or expe- where they are and to guide them on a course appropri- ‘We know you rienced firsthand that at JMU we open ate for each individual student. doors for each other. Although this act Not many universities have as their core mission the want your son alone makes for a friendly campus it is sym- singular focus on helping students become enlightened or daughter to Ybolic of the university’s mission to create educated and and productive citizens. At JMU this is not just our be happy and enlightened citizens who lead meaningful and produc- stated mission, it is something we practice every day. Do successful in tive lives. The James Madison University community expect your student to have setbacks and failures along life. At James is willing to hold the doors open to your student, but the way. At JMU we see these as opportunities to learn Madison it is what they do once they walk through those doors and rise stronger. We hope your student will take care that creates meaning and changes their lives. of themselves during these moments of challenge, reflect University, we The JMU faculty and staff hope to open many on the experience, seek support if warranted, and ulti- want that too.’ doors for students during their time at James Madison mately rise stronger ready to take on future challenges. University. We encourage our students to make the Ultimately, of course, each student is responsible for most of those open door opportunities to volunteer in his or her own success. And we know from research the community, get involved with a group on campus, and years of experience that involved students who take participate in recreational activities, learn from their advantage of university opportunities are more likely to mistakes, take a spring break service trip, or spend persist, more likely to graduate, and more satisfied with time practicing mindfulness. their college experience. One thing that has not changed about college over As a parent or other encouraging family member, you the years is students who take advantage of these open can be a source of support throughout your student’s doors and get involved are more satisfied with their years at Madison by reading about each office and the college experience. services they have to offer, and referring your student to The transition from home to residence hall, from the appropriate office if they are in need of assistance. high school to college courses, from family life to “on- We know you want your son or daughter to be happy my-own” is different for each Madison student. Some and successful in life. At James Madison University, we students are more ready than others for personal free- want that too. Please encourage your student to take full dom and independence. At James Madison Univer- advantage of all the doors that will be opened to them sity we recognize this and work hard to meet students at JMU. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 15 ing documents, and develop an understanding of our Civic Engagement democratic institutions. In other courses, he or she may s a parent, you may have taken your son have assignments to develop the knowledge and prac- or daughter with you to vote in elec- tice the skills required to address real-world challenges, tions or to a political event, community such as participating in the annual Health Policy Sum- or town meeting. You may have had dis- mit, which brings together students from different Acussions about politics or pressing public issues over a majors including business, nursing and political science family meal, or you may have watched a documentary to address pressing issues like the opioid epidemic. or movie that grappled with a social or political issue. Your son or daughter will also find opportunities Through these experiences, you have laid an important outside the classroom that are just as valuable in prepar- foundation for how your son or daughter will partici- ing for an active and informed role in democracy. Such pate in civic life. Across James Madison University, in experiences include conversations on tough issues on and outside the classroom, students have many oppor- the Quad and in residence halls with others who hold tunities to develop their capacities as informed citizens who make a meaningful difference in our democracy. Working in partnership with faculty, staff and com- munity organizations to advance JMU’s vision to be the national model of the engaged university, The James Madison Center for Civic Engagement and Dukes Vote, our student-led programming, help coordinate and facilitate civic learning and democratic engagement at James Madison University. James Madison Univer- sity defines civic engagement as advancing the legacy of James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, by preparing individuals to be active and responsible par- ticipants in representative democracy dedicated to the different perspectives and come from different back- Contacts common good. The Madison Center is a nonpartisan grounds facilitated by students trained in deliberative JAMES MADISON entity that emphasizes the acquisition of knowledge to CENTER FOR CIVIC dialogue. Throughout the year, there are distinguished ENGAGEMENT make one a more informed citizen, skills to make one a speakers and workshops to learn about participating in Burruss Hall, Room 243 more effective citizen, and values that embrace plural- decision and policy making processes, preparing a civic MSC 7808 ism, open-mindedness and diversity. action plan, and how to evaluate, effectively use, and (540) 568-3979 There are many complex issues and problems facing clearly communicate information. Your son or daugh- www.jmu.edu/civic the world that require ethical reasoning skills, collabo- ter will also have the opportunity to learn about elec- www.jmu.edu/vote ration, innovative thinking, working across differences, tions and voting, to observe and participate in local Twitter: @JMUCivic @ and sometimes even personal sacrifice to solve. Your JMUDukesVote governing bodies, and meet with and ask questions of Facebook: @jmucivic son or daughter will take courses in General Education political candidates at all levels. and the American Experience where he or she will learn Learn more about The Madison Center at www. from the United States Constitution and other found- jmu.edu/civic and Dukes Vote at www.jmu.edu/vote. 16 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK JMU vans for your first JMU Community Service- Alternative Break. To find out Learning (CS-L) more information about how to participate on the Alterna- Serving locally and globally to solve tive Break for New Dukes with real-world challenges others just beginning their or over 30 years CS-L has connected stu- JMU journey, please visit us dents to service opportunities locally and soon at www.jmu.edu/abp, as around the globe to improve communities the online registration closes at and enhance student learning. Whether stu- 11:59pm on Sunday, June 16. Fdents are serving as a mentor at an after-school pro- For more information about gram, creating a media campaign for a local nonprofit, Service-Learning courses, Fed- participating in a week-long alternative break repairing eral Work Study/America homes, or leading environmental projects, JMU stu- Reads, and Alternative Breaks visit www.jmu.edu/csl. dents engage with ideas and the world through CS-L. For more information about Service-Learning Service-Learning Courses courses, Federal Work Study/America Reads, and Alter- The amazing thing about JMU is that you can gain native Breaks visit www.jmu.edu/csl. worldly experience without ever leaving Harrison- burg. CS-L partners with more than 75 diverse and Center for Multicultural local community organizations to connect students to meaningful service that brings coursework to life. Student Services With CS-L, students do not simply discuss topics, he Center for Multicultural Student Services they explore them first hand through service. Students (CMSS) provides students, faculty and staff play a major role in Harrisonburg and the surround- of the university with opportunities to ing community teaching adults English, assisting chil- engage in educational and celebratory pro- dren with disabilities through activities like therapeutic Tgrams and services that support an inclusive campus horse-back riding, serving people who are hungry and community in which members value diversity within so much more. These experiences then are intention- themselves and others. CMSS is home to 30 multi- ally tied to coursework so students develop skills in cultural student organizations along with its D.E.E.P. using class material to address real-world issues. Impact Program. These organizations are diverse in their You can also work 8-10 hours per week serving at membership as well as their focus, with interests ranging a local non-profit or area school with one of our com- in the areas of ethnic identity, religious affiliation, multi- munity partners as part of the Federal Work Study/ cultural Greek life, and academics. America Reads programs. As a department CMSS fosters student growth and development and supports these organizations in their Alternative Break Program efforts to educate the campus community about their Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2017, the JMU interest areas through programs, workshops and events. Alternative Break program is one of the most popular Student organization members and their executive boards and longest running programs of its type in the coun- engage in leadership development opportunities, ensur- try. Each break is led by two student leaders who plan ing that they develop marketable skills that will benefit and coordinate the break and participate in CS-L’s them currently as well as beyond in their future careers. Contacts leadership-training program. Each break team includes D.E.E.P. Impact (Diversity Education Empower- CENTER FOR a faculty/staff Learning Partner who brings additional ment Program) is a new program, offered during the perspectives to the participants’ learning and growth. MULTICULTURAL academic year and is designed to influence meaningful STUDENT SERVICES These unique service experiences connect students change throughout the James Madison University cam- Madison Union 207, to issues and experiences that matter making them pus community. D.E.E.P. Impact focuses on promot- MSC 3504 unusual opportunities for personal growth, increased ing inclusion, advocacy and respect in order to equip (540) 568-6636 understanding of complex issues, applying classroom students with the cultural capacity to change and shape Fax: (540) 568-3360 learning to authentic issues, and building longstanding the world. D.E.E.P. Impact achieves these goals by pro- [email protected] www.jmu.edu/CMSS bonds among new friends. viding bi-weekly Dialogues where students discuss Recently, we began offering Alternative Breaks spe- aspects of diversity and identity across difference; a Cul- COMMUNITY cifically for first-year and new transfer students. This tural Series that features prominent keynote speakers/ SERVICE-LEARNING year you can participate the week of July 20-27. Your performers that have made significant contributions to Student Success Center MSC 1011 break kicks-off with a day-long retreat on campus diversity awareness and education; and through its Out- (540) 568-6366 where you will meet your student leaders, get to know reach initiatives student Diversity Educators are able to www.jmu.edu/csl other participants, and learn more about how Hur- develop workshops/activities requested by JMU faculty, www.jmu.edu/abp ricane Florence has impacted communities in North staff or students. For more information, visit the CMSS Carolina. Your team (of 12 to 36) will then board website at www.jmu.edu/CMSS. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 17 Check out all the dining options on campus for students Dining Services e know that din- at www.jmu.edu/dining. ing is an integral part of campus life Sustainability — We strive and see each day to reduce our environmental Was an opportunity to serve delicious footprint by adhering to a series food, host great events and provide of programs and policies called an overall memorable dining experi- Green Thread™. For more infor- ence. Convinced that nutritious food mation on our commitment to is essential to a healthy lifestyle and the environment, reach out to strong academics, we build our menus JMU Dining’s sustainability with health in mind and make eating manager at (540) 568-5833. a well-balanced meal an easy choice. Meal Plans Students living on campus are required to purchase a meal plan that contains a set amount of Punches to allow entry into all-you-care-to-eat Special Diets Contacts dining halls and Dining Dollars to We pride ourselves on providing the information and knowledge purchase food à la carte at retail dining necessary for students with food allergies, celiac disease and other DINING SERVICES locations. Dining Dollars GOLD can medically-prescribed diets to make informed food choices in our Administrative Offices also be added for additional spending. D-Hall, 3rd floor dining locations. We ensure all dining employees undergo a cer- Personal eating habits, class schedule (540) 568-6751 tified allergy training. To learn more about our special diets pro- Email: [email protected] and leisure activities should all be con- gram, reach out to our registered dietitian at (540) 568-5731. www.jmu.edu/dining sidered when choosing a meal plan.

18 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Athletics JMU is committed to the academic information is available on the athletics website www. Student Athlete needs of its student-athletes jmusports.com. Students interested in Cheerleading Balance ames Madison University sponsors an 18-sport should call (540) 568-3596. Students interested in the Be supportive of JMU student intercollegiate athletics program that competes Dukettes (dance team) should contact the Department athletes while they balance aca- at the Division I level of the National Collegiate of Music at (540) 568-6033. For more information on demic priorities with their com- JAthletic Association (NCAA). the Dukettes visit www.jmu.edu/music/mrd/dukettes/. mitments to their team. James Madison University is committed to the aca- Ticketing demic needs of its student-athletes as shown by the Full time JMU students receive free admission to reg- university’s outstanding NCAA graduation rates. A ular season home games for all ticketed sports (Foot- major reason student-athletes are successful in the ball and Basketball). For football games, students must classroom is because of the support services provided reserve their tickets in advance online at JMUTickets.com through academic advising and student development. and present their ticket and JACard at the game. For Advisors in Student-Athlete Services provide indi- all other events, students can show their JACard at the vidual assistance to all student-athletes throughout gate to access the student section. Students can purchase their college careers. As members of the universi- Guest Tickets for all ticketed sporting events, which ty’s advising system, the advisors in Student-Athlete allow their guests to sit with them in the student sec- Services also act as the official academic advisors to tion. For the Family Weekend football game, families freshman and undeclared upperclassmen. JMU’s stu- may reserve their student’s free ticket with their advance Kevin Kelly (Springfield, Va.) dent-athletes also participate in a wide range of coun- order. Families are encouraged to become season ticket epitomizes the model student- seling and student development, career exploration, holders for our ticketed sports. Season tickets are the athlete experience provided at leadership and study skills programs throughout their most affordable way to catch JMU home games, while JMU. The junior pitcher has tenure at the university. also offering the best seating and complimentary game- excelled while balancing the rig- day parking options. ors of being a collegiate student- Student Duke Club athlete and has found success For more information or to purchase tickets please Student members of the Duke Club receive unique both in competition and in the benefits as well as leadership opportunities in planning visit JMUTickets.com, contact the Ticket Office by classroom. Two seasons into his events, educating other students about the importance email at [email protected] or by phone at 540- JMU career, he has become one of the Dukes most relied upon of philanthropic support and serving as an undergrad- 568-3853 or at the box office inside the D-Door of the Convocation Center. pitchers. The right-hander has uate sounding board for the Duke Club organization. performed at an elite level at By joining the Student Duke Club for $25, you will the top of JMU’s rotation while be eligible for annual member only gift, priority ben- Fight Song also excelling in the prestigious efits for football & basketball, exclusive on sales and Cape Cod summer league. In Madison, James Madison, the classroom, Kelly earned Pres- special event invitations. We are the Dukes of JMU ident’s List recognition in a chal- For more information about the Student Duke Madison, James Madison, lenging academic discipline as a Club, please visit JMUDukeClub.com/SDC. The fighting Dukes of JMU computer science major. He is Fight for Glory — Honors Won considered to be a professional Team Participation baseball prospect for the Major To try out for intercollegiate athletic teams, students Brighten the Lights of Madison League Baseball draft. must contact the head coach for that sport. This Madison, James Madison, Show your Colors Proud and True Contacts We are the Dukes of JMU! ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Godwin Hall 206, MSC 2301 (540) 568-6164 JMUSports.com ATHLETIC TICKET OFFICE Convocation Center Room 102, MSC 4703 (540) 568-3853 JMUTickets.com DUKE CLUB 380 University Blvd, MSC 0402 (540) 568-6461 JMUDukeclub.com

MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 19 What to think about First and foremost, do not rush into making the hous- ing decision. n Start comparative shopping during fall term. n Talk to OCL staff, landlords and potential roommates. n Discuss roommate compatibility expectations (living and study habits, attitudes toward parties and over- night guests, division of chores, whose name is on the utility bills, purchasing food and supplies). Off-Campus Life xpectations, roommates, living conditions, budgets and landlords can make or break the students’ college career. Living off-campus presents new chal- Elenges and opportunities for growth and change. It is a time for taking on new responsibilities and becom- ing a member of the local community. Students will find that they have more choices and decisions to make on a day-to-day basis such as budgeting, paying bills, for damages and paying the full rent. This Leasing reminders committing to getting to class on time and remain- places the choice of filling empty rooms on When a student signs a lease, they are enter- ing involved with JMU activities. Students who live ing into a legal contract, so they need to make the group. off-campus succeed when they plan ahead, do not rush sure they read the document and know what If the student is thinking about study- into a housing situation and understand their respon- they are signing. ing abroad, graduating early, or transferring An individual lease is when the student is to another school, then signing a 12 month sibilities both as a member of the local community and signing for a single room, meaning each stu- lease is not their best option. These students as a JMU student. dent is individually responsible for paying rent may want to explore more compatible options Off-Campus Life assists with on-campus or Off-Campus Life is more than and any damages to their room. However, this n finding housing also means that the landlord can place any per- willing to help students in their search for sub- n coordinating property tours son in the remaining rooms in the unit with- letting their apartment or searching for alter- n advertising subleases out consent. native leases (i.e. month-to-month lease or six n A group lease is a lease signed by all occu- month lease). budgeting concerns pants, making the entire group responsible For more information, visit info.jmu.edu/ocl. n understanding leases n commuter concerns n roommate contracts Be prepared for the hous- n roommate conflicts ing rush! It begins very early n bus schedules when students are persuaded Housing n computerized housing information that they’d better nail down n landlord/tenant conflicts The housing decision really matters housing or they might be home- n on- and off-campus educational programs iving environments affect every aspect of your less! Not so. n utility deposit assistance program student’s college experience and academic suc- If students want to stay on cam- cess. Each year, off-campus apartment com- Before Signing a Lease, Your Student Should… pus beyond their first year they’ll plexes launch aggressive marketing campaigns n need to sign up online. It is pos- Lto entice students to sign apartment leases. For many Read the lease thoroughly. Get any questions sible to live on-campus 2, 3 or 4 students, off-campus living is just the right choice. For answered before signing it. n years at JMU! others, staying on-campus is a better fit. Encourage your student to talk with someone on The Offices of Residence Life (ORL) and Off-Cam- campus who can offer feedback on their relationship pus Life (OCL) encourage students to live on cam- with the landlord. Contacts pus for at least two years. That’s because research shows n Inspect the apartment. Encourage your student to doc- OFFICE OF that students who do so are more likely to graduate, ument the condition of it with a video camera so it is OFF-CAMPUS LIFE are more satisfied with their college experience and are clear what it looked like when he or she moved in and Festival Conference & more involved with campus activities. Talk openly with moves out. Student Center 1130, your student about the advantages and disadvantages of n Be clear on who is responsible for repairs, utilities, etc. MSC 4214 both on- and off-campus living. Consult Residence Life n Get contact information for the landlord, so in case (540) 568-6071 [email protected] and Off-Campus Life for assistance in this decision. there are problems, your student will know how to info.jmu.edu/ocl Both offices can help provide students with informa- get in touch with him or her. tion and guidance as they secure housing in Harrison- n Encourage your student to attend our Leasing 101 burg for next year. workshop in September to learn more. 20 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 21 Off-Campus Housing considerations aking the decision to live off-cam- n Are there city policies that limit the number of peo- pus is not easy. Talk with your stu- ple who can live in an apartment? dent about the off-campus option. You n How will the costs for rent, food and transportation might want to help him or her make a compare with those related to living on campus? Mlist of the pros and cons and then make your decision n What safety features does the apartment include? together. Living on-campus assures parents that main- Deadbolts? Smoke detectors? Fire escapes? Carbon tenance concerns will be addressed in a timely man- monoxide detectors? n ner, security is in place in the form of fire alarm systems What are the current tenants’ thoughts on living in that complex? and campus security patrols, and there is a staff person n What is parking like? Are there enough spaces for available 24 hours a day in case of emergency. your visitors to park? When moving off-campus, students will want to n How much space do you have? Should you downsize consider the following: your belongings? n Is the landlord local? If not, is there someone on call n Will you need to rent a storage unit? in case of an emergency? n Do you have an adequate vehicle to move furniture? n What is the rent? How is that collected? n Do you have or want a pet? Will rent increase in n Is a car needed, or is public transportation sufficient? addition to a pet deposit? On-Campus Life Programs On Campus Housing Open Houses (Fall and Upperclass Housing Contract Option The housing contract is a legally binding document Spring) are designed to give stu- ncoming first-year students are required to live that, when signed electronically, commits a student to dents the opportunity to expe- on-campus for one year. Residence Life is also live on campus for the designated academic year and rience of all of the upperclass pleased to offer students the opportunity to live reserves a space for the student according to the terms on campus housing options for on-campus for multiple years. Research shows and conditions of the contract. To view the terms and the next year first hand through Ithat students who live on campus for at least two years conditions visit www.jmu.edu/orl/housing/housing- guided tours. are more satisfied with their overall college experience contracts.shtml. and more likely to graduate. We strongly encourage As you and your student consider housing options Parents Say students to consider this option. beyond the first year, remember that living on-campus Upperclass contracts are offered on a first-come, provides them ease of access to on-campus facilities and “My daughter was so unhappy first-served basis. Once the student completes his or her services and the security of knowing that all of their the first week she wanted to first-year contract online, he or she may follow the des- neighbors are fellow Dukes. JMU even offers apart- come home, but her advi- ignated link to complete the upperclass contract. Please ment style housing in our Grace Street location for sor came in on the weekend to remember that signing an upperclass contract does not those students interested in something different from talk to her in person. Her biol- guarantee the student a specific hall or space, nor that their first year. And, after all, they have the rest of their ogy teacher also noticed she was the room rent will be locked in for year two. life to live off-campus! unhappy, and told her he would do everything in his power to fix her schedule. Where do you get Residential Learning Communities such personal attention? Need- If a student is interested in one of the Residential Learning Communities, a faculty member(s) representing these com- munities will review the student’s application. Please keep in mind, space is limited in these communities, and students less to say she loved JMU and is must apply to get in. For an application and more information visit, www.jmu.edu/orl/housing/rlc.shtml. a happy alumnus.” n Arts Residential Learning Community: Students majoring in visual and performing arts. n Honors College Living & Learning Center: JMU Honors College students. n Huber: Open to pre-professional health students who are interested in building community with faculty. This community will focus on an introduction to skills in professionalism, community service learning opportunities and reflecting on local and global health issues. n MadisonBiz Community: Student planning to major is business. This is a living and learning environment in which students learn to integrate their undergraduate coursework with preparation for a professional business career, while gaining early experience interacting with a variety of faculty and business professionals. n Madison International Residential Learning Community: Open to all majors. The objective is to bring together U.S. nationals and JMU internationals to develop a community that creates a natural exchange of culture. n Psychology Learning Community: Open to Psychology majors. Students with a strong interest in psychology get a unique two-semester introduction to the field through tailor-made courses and experiences to help jumpstart their major. n Roop Residential Learning Community: Students planning a teaching career in grades pre-K-12. n Sports & Recreation Management (SRM): Students majoring in Sports and recreation management. n Trelawny Residential Learning Community: Biology majors explore the major and build unique relation- ships with biology faculty members during a specially designed two-semester seminar course.

22 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Residence Life Policies Residence Life Residence Life hall policies are he Office of Residence Life serves students printed in the Office of Resi- living on campus and offers support to stu- dence Life Guidebook and avail- dents in a number of areas. These areas able on the website at www.jmu. include offering educational and commu- edu/orl/policies/index.shtml. Tnity programming, dealing with roommate and per- sonal concerns and assisting with maintenance issues in residence halls. The Office of Residence Life programming efforts focus on exposing students to new ideas and creating ‘The college challenging opportunities, which leads to the students’ experience overall growth. exposes students The college experience exposes students to a wide Except in emergency situations, room changes will to a wide variety variety of ideas, people and ways of looking at the be processed in the order they are received provided world. Through such exposure, students change their the desired space is available and all procedures for of ideas, people outlooks and attitudes about themselves, others and obtaining the room have been correctly completed. and ways of the world. In addition to change, all of these new However, there is a three-week “freeze” at the begin- looking at experiences are also leading to growth. College stu- ning of each semester in regard to processing any room the world.’ dents experience challenges when familiar ways of change requests. thinking are called into question. These challenges Room changes cannot be made without authorization. assist students in striving toward independence and The Office of Residence Life (ORL) reserves the right therefore, growth as a person. to make administrative room changes. What’s the Quad? 2 The team F.O.C.U.S. The lawn in front of Wilson Hall The ORL staff includes 30 individuals covering Graduate students help first-year students learn how to is a large lawn flanked by Blue- four areas, including University Housing, Business study, how to stay motivated and how to make the best stone buildings. In nice weather, Operations, Community Development, Student use of that precious college time! Each session meets one it’s a great place for students to Learning Initiatives and the Director’s Office. hour a week for five weeks. Students can find out start study, throw a ball or just relax. The campus is divided into separate administrative dates and sign up to be contacted about one of these areas, each with an Area Director, who is responsible sessions at www.jmu.edu/orl/resident-resources/live- for the total operation and educational programs of all supported/F.O.C.U.S.S..shtml. halls within that area. Student Learning Initiatives Resource Within each residence hall, the Hall Director is Center responsible for managing the building, supervising the Located in Huffman Hall, the Student Learning Initia- Resident Advisers and developing hall programs and tives (SLI) Resource Center provides services and pro- procedures that meet student needs. grams for first year students. The center’s Program The Resident Advisers on each floor or section pro- Advisers work with Resident Advisers and the Commu- vide information, personal advising and programming nity Activities Boards from each hall to plan programs for residents. Additionally, these staff members have in the halls and other campus events. For more informa- been trained to address emergency situations and pro- tion, visit www.jmu.edu/orl/resident-resources/sli.shtml tect individual and institutional rights through the or call (540) 568-3598. enforcement of university and residence hall policies. Residence Hall Programs Residence Hall Community Activities Boards The RAs, Hall Director and Community Activities (CAB) consist of the hall leaders and floor/section rep- Boards gives students the opportunity to experience a resentatives who work closely with the residence hall variety of hall activities. Residence hall programs are a staff. CABs are actively involved in improving the great way for students to get to know the people in their quality of life within each residence hall through the hall and to make new friends. implementation of social and educational programs, Academic Support Instruction which provide opportunities for personal growth, facil- Academic Support Instruction is a program offered itate the development of relationships among hall resi- Contacts by ORL’s SLI (Student Learning Initiatives) Resource dents and promote hall spirit and unity. Center. This program offers sessions throughout the OFFICE OF Room changes semester on topics such as study skills, reading strategies, RESIDENCE LIFE Huffman Hall, MSC 2401 During the academic year, residents will be able to time and stress management, test-taking skills and (540) 568-4663 submit a room change request through the Office of learning styles. This program provides a great opportunity [email protected] Residence Life’s Online Housing System. Please visit for first-year students to work on honing their academic www.jmu.edu/orl/ www.jmu.edu/orl/housing/room-changes.shtml for skills at the university level. For more information, visit more information. www.jmu.edu/orl/resident-resources/sli.shtml. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 23 What your student should bring to campus Residence Halls n Alarm clock Bluestone Area These halls are corridor design with community n Backpack Ashby, Converse, Gifford, Hoffman, Logan, baths located on each floor. Each community bath is n Extra long Twin Bed Sheets, Spotswood, Wampler and Wayland cleaned by housekeeping staff on a regular basis. Hill- pillow(s), blanket(s) Bluestone area halls house students in traditional blue- side hall has 4 study lounges, McGraw-Long has 3 n stone buildings, representing JMU’s original architec- Bicycle with a durable lock study lounges, Bell has 1 study lounge. Laundry facili- ture. These halls reflect a traditional design of long, (there’s a bike rack outside ties are provided on the first floor for resident use. Hill- open hallways with rooms on either side of the main each residence hall) side Halls are air-conditioned. n Clothes hangers corridor. Most Bluestone rooms are arranged in suites n Desk lamp with two or three students to a room and two rooms Lake Area n Ethernet cable (25 feet) sharing a bath. Students sharing the bath are responsible Eagle and Shorts (optional) for maintaining the cleanliness of their bathroom. Some Eagle houses 433 first-year students on eight floors. Each n Fan double rooms may be temporarily used as triple occu- floor is comprised of three wings of seven double rooms n First-aid kit pancy. In Wayland Hall, there are single, double and and one wing with six double rooms. Two wings of resi- n Flashlight triple rooms located off of a corridor. Rooms in Way- dents share a bath. Each bath is cleaned by housekeeping n Hair Dryer land share a community bathroom that is cleaned by staff on a regular basis. A small kitchen with a micro- n Laundry basket, our housekeeping staff on a regular basis. wave is located on each floor, second through eighth, and detergent Bluestone halls have kitchen facilities with micro- a large fully equipped kitchen is available on the ground n wave ovens, vending services, large carpeted study Dry-erase board floor. A large, carpeted TV lounge is on the first floor. n lounges. TV lounges and laundry facilities. Addition- Personal toiletries Eagle has its own laundry facilities. A small number of n ally, Wayland Hall has music practice rooms, a per- Postage stamps, envelopes, Eagle rooms are designed for single occupancy. Eagle has tablet, etc. formance space, a gallery, and a studio space. The recreational equipment such as pool tables and ping-pong n Posters Bluestone halls have recreational equipment such as tables for use by residents. Eagle is not air-conditioned, n Refrigerator (5 cubic feet pool tables and ping-pong tables available for residents with the exception of the TV Lounge. or smaller) use. All Bluestone halls are air-conditioned except Shorts Hall houses 202 first-year students. Each floor n Reusable water bottle Spotswood (TV Lounge is air-conditioned). is composed of four wings of six double rooms. Two n School supplies Hillside Area n Sewing kit Bell, Hillside and McGraw-Long wings of residents share a bath. Each bath is cleaned by housekeeping staff on a regular basis. Located on the n Shower shoes There are nearly 600 first-year students housed in the n Small bucket or basket for Hillside area. Kitchens with microwaves and vend- first floor are two laundry facilities, a carpeted study shower items ing services are located on the first floor of each hall in lounge, a carpeted TV lounge, vending services and rec- n Surge protected power strips the Hillside area. Each of these halls has a carpeted TV reational equipment such as pool tables and ping-pong n Towels and washcloths lounge with an adjoining activity room, as well as rec- tables. Shorts has a microwave on each floor of the n Umbrella reational equipment such as pool tables and ping-pong building. Shorts is not air-conditioned, with the excep- n Wastebasket tables for residents use. tion of the TV Lounge. To find an exhaustive list of what to bring and what to leave at home, visit www.jmu.edu/orl/ move-in

The best way for your student to avoid homesickness is for him or her to make JMU a home away from home. Therefore, encourage your student to decorate and per- sonalize his or her new space, as a couple of pictures on a wall will make big difference.

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What to leave behind Skyline Area furnished with a kitchen, including a refrigerator and n Air conditioners Chesapeake, Chandler, Shenandoah and our stove, as well as a living room with chairs and an end n Appliances with open New Residence Hall table. The building also includes a public use kitchen heating elements Each hall houses approximately 400 students in dou- as well as multiple social, recreational, study, and aca- n Curtains and valences ble-occupancy rooms, as well as some triple occu- demic use spaces. The Apartments on Grace is an air- not treated and tagged as pancy rooms. These halls are composed of two wings, conditioned building. fire retardant (these items each with five floors. Most can be fire treated when they rooms are located on a cor- move in) ridor with shared baths. n Candles Residents are responsi- n Extension cords, ble for the cleanliness of cube adapters bathrooms that are not n George Foreman grill accessible from a com- n Weapons, including paintball mon hallway. Each wing guns or any form of BB gun of the hall contains study n Halogen lamps lounges, TV lounges, a n Incense kitchen, a storage room n Knives, including pocket and a laundry facility, as knives well as recreational equip- n Microwave ovens ment such as pool tables n Pets (except fish) and ping-pong tables for n Room heaters resident use. Halls are air- n Toasters conditioned. n Toaster Ovens The new hall will have n Wireless routers and hubs 500 beds and we currently plan to use it for both new All rooms have and continuing students. This hall will include a Learn- Village Area Chappelear, Dingledine, Frederikson, Garber, n Beds that can be bunked ing Commons, a Great Room and a Grab and Go din- Hanson, Huffman, Ikenberry, Weaver and n Mattresses 36”x80” ing option on the main level. We are also introducing White n Desks with chairs a new bathroom concept in this hall. All of the bath- Approximately 200 students are housed in each of the n Recycling bag rooms will be community based and each will actually Village area halls. These halls are arranged in suites n Chest of drawers be comprised of a number of smaller private bathroom. of three bedrooms that share a common lounge. Two n Closet or wardrobe Each of these will have a sink, a shower and a com- suites share a community bath, which is cleaned on n Window blinds or shades mode inside an actual room; not a stall. This will allow a regular basis by housekeeping staff. Residents are n Wireless access each user to have true privacy as they use the facilities responsible for the cleanliness of bathrooms that are n TV cable hookup – one but maintains the community-based feel and allows our not accessible from a common hallway. Kitchens, laun- per room excellent housekeeping staff to help maintain the clean- dry rooms and carpeted study lounges are located in the n Tiled floors liness of the bathrooms. basement of each Village hall. Each hall has a carpeted n 24-hour emergency mainte- Apartments on Grace TV lounge with a vending area and microwave oven, as nance services The building houses 500 returning students in mostly well as recreational equipment such as pool tables and All halls have double-occupancy, two-bedroom apartments. There are ping-pong tables for use by residents. n Emergency and courtesy a limited number of one-bedroom, double-occupancy The Village area provides a sand volleyball court and phones rooms as well as a limited number of single-occupancy lighted basketball courts. Halls are not air-conditioned, n Wi-fi rooms in two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is with the exception of the halls’ TV Lounge areas. n Study lounge n TV lounge n Recycling area Frequently Asked Questions Is there a telephone in my residence hall room? Students are provided with access to courtesy phones n Vending area Who is responsible for cleaning the rooms? in designated hallways or lobbies. For additional n Laundry Each student is responsible for cleaning his or her information regarding services offered, visit the n own room. Vacuum cleaners are available in each res- Kitchen Telecommunications website at www.jmu.edu/ n Fluorescent Lighting/LED idence hall. Residents sharing the bathroom must telecom/telephone/student.shtml. n Microwave Oven also clean bathrooms, which are not accessible to Are students’ personal belongings insured? For hall descriptions, room spec- JMU’s housekeeping staff. If a community bathroom The university cannot be held accountable for loss, ifications, room diagrams and is accessible from a public hallway, then the house- damage or theft to any student’s personal property. keeping staff cleans it on a regular basis. additional information on halls All students are encouraged to carry their own insur- visit, www.jmu.edu/orl/halls/ What about pets? ance coverage. Parents’ homeowner or tenant insur- descriptions.html. Fish are the only pets allowed in residence halls. ance policies may provide coverage.

26 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK MYMOM Student Involvement For students unsure about Opportunities finding their place at JMU, tudents who get involved in some type of the MYMOM program organization or activity during college report provides a special oppor- greater retention, better grades, and an over- tunity for students to find all better college experience. But where does a their place for authen- Sstudent begin to get connected? tic involvement at JMU. University Unions acts as a central hub for your stu- The MYMOM program is dent to find involvement opportunities on campus. a 10-week leadership devel- The office staff strongly believes that being involved on opment experience designed campus enhances your students’ experience, and they specifically for first- and sec- are ready to help students find ways to get connected. ond-year students. Weekly With more than 350 student organizations and guest lectures, breakout group discussions, and personal countless leadership development opportunities, reflection provide an avenue for every student partici- students sometimes don’t know where to start. That’s pant to strengthen their personal values, increase their where Student Activities & Involvement can help. involvement at JMU, and develop their full potential. For more information, please visit the website at The program is offered only in the fall semester. Par- beinvolved.jmu.edu. ticipants enjoy close interaction with upperclass small group facilitators and peers. Regardless of past leader- Student Organizations JMU students are ship experiences, students learn more about themselves, Each semester the student activities office holds Stu- involved in activities, build new relationships, and discover all that JMU has dent Organization Night, which showcases hundreds of programs and in the lives to offer. For more detailed information, please visit the organizations and allows students to sign up for activ- of others. Many volunteer website at https://info.jmu.edu/dux/mymom/ ities and organizations. With so many clubs, sports programs on campus give and organizations, another option for helping students Fraternity & Sorority Life students opportunities to get involved is through the website beinvolved.jmu. When a student expresses interest in sorority or frater- enhance their own learning edu, which helps them find organizations that they can nity life, parents likely have many questions. What does experience and to impact others. thrive in. it mean to be a part of a fraternity or sorority? How does Dux Leadership Center a student learn more about joining? The Dux Leadership Center (“dux” is pronounced JMU fraternity and sorority life includes 17 men’s “dukes” which is Latin for “to lead” or “leadership”) is social fraternities and 14 women’s social sororities. a group of professional and student staff working col- Membership within these organizations offers leader- laboratively to help JMU students become better lead- ship, friendship and the chance to be a part of a national organization where members are connected for a life- ers. Our mission is to develop the desire to grow, lead, Parent to parent time. All JMU chapters offer unique experiences, and and inspire in all students. “My daughter is a member of students are encouraged to explore all organizations to We do this through many different workshops, ZTA. This group of woman training sessions, and programs available to everyone. find the best fit. have definitely positively influ- We host the Strengths Conference every semester to The fraternity recruitment process is informal. Chap- enced her experience at JMU. give students an opportunity to complete the Clifton- ters host a series of events during the second and third Through their community ser- Strengths assessment, understand their results, and weeks of the school year. Sorority recruitment is a for- vice involvement with the Think learn how to apply them to improve their lives and mal, five-day, mutual selection process. The potential Pink campaign with Susan G. create their own path to excellence. new member (your student) will begin by visiting 13 Komen/BCA and volunteering Students wanting to avoid burnout and ensure chapters and then narrowing down the chapters as the at one of Harrisonburg’s local their personal success can participate in any one of six process continues. Both fraternity and sorority recruit- elementary schools she realizes different Success or Burnout workshops, which are ment culminates with chapters extending bids, which the purpose of helping others designed to help you focus on the specific skill, or gain are formal invitations of membership. before herself.” the exact knowledge you need to improve your pro- Both fraternity and sorority recruitment require effec- ductivity and get control of your life. tive time management skills. If a student is interested in Individualized leadership coaching, leadership fraternity/sorority life, the following tips will help guide books, videos, and equipment are all available to every them through this process. student, as well. Our goal is to help JMU students n Keep an open mind and encourage your student to ask become engaged leaders, who are equipped with the questions and learn about all chapters. knowledge, skills, and personal confidence necessary to n If you were a Greek life member in college, understand change the world around them. For more information, that the chapter you were in may be different now and see: https://info.jmu.edu/dux/ may not be the right fit for your student. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 27 No Animal House here! All Greek organizations attend mandatory hazing workshops to ensure that membership is a pos- itive experience. What are the benefits of Greek membership? There are five pillars of Greek Life that are often referred to as the benefits of membership: n Scholarship n Service n Sisterhood/Brotherhood n Social n Leadership n Ask about financial obligations and time commit- Student Ambassadors ments up front. Student Ambassadors is a dynamic and enthusiastic Spiritual Life n Encourage your student to ask about chapter philan- service organization dedicated to serving students, For many students at JMU reli- thropies and values. past, present and future. The Ambassadors goal is to gion constitutes an important n Check the FSL website to ensure your student is maintain the integrity of the university by creating a part of their life. JMU offers joining a recognized organization. Some organiza- positive first and lasting impression through service over 30 religious organizations tions continue to operate after losing recognition to JMU and the surrounding community. For more on campus where students may from the university and their national headquarters information, please visit the website beinvolved.jmu. grow in their faith while build- for disciplinary reasons. edu/organization/studentambassadors. ing lifelong friendships. The uni- At the end of the day, the recruitment process is Student Government Association versity also offers an interfaith about students finding a home away from home at The Student Government Association (SGA) is a unique chapel where groups can wor- JMU and a place to share meaningful experiences in organization in that its membership consists of every ship together regardless of their college and beyond. For more information, visit the undergraduate degree-seeking student at JMU. The SGA denomination or faith. The Inter- website at www.jmu.edu/fsl. consists of an Executive Council, Student Senate, Class faith Chapel is located on the Council, and University Commissions and Committees fourth floor of Madison Union. University Program Board (UCAC). The SGA is responsible for being the liaison UPB is a student-run, student-funded organization. between the students and the administration. The SGA is UPB strives to offer a variety of educational and enter- highly involved in seeking student opinion on a variety of taining programs to complement students’ academic concerns from dining services, campus safety, academic experiences while promoting programs to educate and advising, multicultural issues and parking. Being involved enlighten the JMU student body. in the SGA allows students the opportunity to serve in a Contacts Events offered include concerts, movies, speakers, competitive leadership position and involve themselves novelty acts and much more. Each program is open to in the varied aspects of the JMU community. For more FRATERNITY & all students, typically for free. information, please visit the website sga.jmu.edu. SORORITY LIFE Additionally, a variety of monthly events are planned Madison Union 420, Mindfulness Programs MSC 3508 to keep students entertained, including Funny Frea- Madison 4U, an office of Student Activities and (540) 568-4195 kin’ Fridays, Spotlight Series Concerts, and Late Night Involvement invites the entire JMU Community to www.jmu.edu/fsl Breakfast. UPB also shows blockbuster movies prior to participate in meditation programming each day of DUX LEADERSHIP CENTER their release on DVD. Shows are Wednesdays through the week. Expert facilitation is offered that includes Madison Union 330, Saturdays in Grafton-Stovall Theatre, and tickets are $3 MBSR style mindfulness practices as well as a yoga class MSC 3501 at the door. For a more comprehensive listing of events, designed for walk-ins and beginners. Furthermore, stu- (540) 568-5901 please visit the UPB website at upb.jmu.edu. dents are invited to participate in an afternoon retreat [email protected] at the end of each semester in preparation for opti- Outriggers www.jmu.edu/dux mizing exam week performance. Mindful Experience Outrigger Peer Educators are students who are dedi- STUDENT ACTIVITIES & Retreat Day (MERD) is growing each year with the INVOLVEMENT cated to assisting campus and community organizations help of a wide variety of facilitations. Madison Union 320, through facilitation. Outriggers develop individualized Mad 4U is also able to offer on-going instruction MSC 3501 and interactive programs catered to the specific needs of in Koru, a 4 week course based on Mindfulness Based (540) 568-8157 the requesting organization. These students are trained Stress Reduction designed specifically for “emerging [email protected] beinvolved.jmu.edu to promote organizational cohesion by fostering team adults.” This free course is offered each semester on building, group dynamics, communication, motiva- a first come first serve basis. For more info contact tion, cultural diversity and leadership development. [email protected]. 28 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Let the Streamers Fly! JMU Football in Bridgeforth Stadium is not complete without purple and gold streamers! It’s tradition to throw these stream- ers for every touchdown.

Talk like a Duke Traditions A punch Used for record keeping in the dining facil- Family Weekend ities, punches equate to food The JMU spirit is in full-force as family and friends Breeze, the JMU’s student-run newspaper, pub- of current students flood campus for activities, dining lished each Thursday experiences, and much more. Grab a hotel room early Convo The Convocation Center, where basketball for this weekend – accommodations fill up fast! games and other events are held D-Hall The newest all-you-care-to-eat dining facility, located near the Quad Dining dollars money added to the JACard stu- dents use at any dining venue on campus Duke Dog JMU’s lovable mascot Duke Dog Alley Tunnel under I-81 for foot traffic crossing campus E-Hall The all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on the east side of campus Giving Day Festival a meeting and conference center on the JMU’s annual Giving day is 24 hours of challenges, East Campus that offers dining facilities matches, gifts and opportunities to engage with other FLEX a declining-balance account to which you or JMU supporters, alumni, students, parents, friends, fac- your student may add money ulty, staff and neighbors all come together to support a FROGs First yeaR Orientation Guides who will cause near and dear to all of our hearts – James Madi- guide your students through their first year at JMU son University. GenEd student shorthand for General Education Homecoming courses Homecoming is a week-long celebration that instills JACard all purpose ID card for student commerce pride and engagement within the JMU community. on campus and at various locations in town Thousands of alumni, family and friends return to cam- MRD the Marching Royal Dukes, the best band in pus to reconnect with each other and enjoy a weekend the land of special events. Quad, the the lawn in front of Wilson Hall on the Sibs and Kids Day original bluestone campus Sibs and Kids Day is a great opportunity for JMU stu- RA Resident Adviser dents to invite their 12 to 17-year-old sibling(s) to SAA Student Alumni Association campus to share in their Duke experience. Dining vouchers, a scavenger hunt, free t-shirts and a variety of SGA Student Government Association activities are included in this awesome experience for SMAD School of Media Arts and Design future Dukes! SSC (Student Success Center) a hub of student pro- Dukes First Day Pictures grams and services We’re family here at JMU! Keeping the entire JMU UPB University Program Board family involved in the Madison Experience is important UHC (University Health Center) where students may to us. To further encourage this, we provide an opportu- receive general medical services nity for students to take a first day of class photo on the UREC JMU’s state-of-the art health and wellness first day of each spring semester. Your Duke can find us complex located on East Campus on the Quad or near Festival! MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 29 ACADEMICS Achieving academic success By Dr. Marilou Johnson, Vice Provost for Academic Development and Professor of Media Arts and Design

ames Madison University is committed to chang- begin to write a new story, the next chapter. This can ing the world around us by helping students learn feel overwhelming because there are many unknowns. ‘Your student new information and apply it in innovative ways in They should remember the tools and approaches that is moving from Jorder to connect with their community and thrive made them successful in high school are still use- dependence to in a global economy. ful. Being curious, being open-minded, working hard, At JMU, we believe undergraduates have the abil- being present and seeking out mentors will provide the independence. ity to work side-by-side with their faculty and other foundation for success here. The safety net is experts from industry, education and the arts to inno- Your student is moving from dependence to inde- still there; it is vate, create and discover responses to the questions and pendence. The safety net is still there; it is just differ- just different.’ problems faced by society. Faculty closely integrate ent. In many ways, it is larger: the university provides their scholarship and service with their teaching so that numerous resources to help in this transition. You will students see their teachers modeling an approach to also go through a transition into your role as a JMU lifelong learning that values deep understanding of a parent as you adjust to not always being the only one to discipline and the importance of making connections give advice or lend a hand. that go beyond traditional disciplines. Your student’s independence comes with increased Faculty and staff are committed to making con- responsibility. Electronic communications mean that nections in our surrounding community that lead to your student can alert you within seconds of when she meaningful and profound experiences for our under- confronts a seemingly insurmountable challenge, but graduates. Students are also encouraged to engage in remember that the challenge is one that she needs to service learning activities linked to their course work or learn to overcome. While you will want to help her sponsored by a myriad of student organizations. think through an effective response, remind her that When first year students walk onto campus they she needs to be the one to actually take action. are beginning with a blank page in their life’s jour- You have had high expectations for your student, nal. Their achievements through high school opened and he has met those expectations as evidenced by his the door to the university experience and now they can admission to JMU. The bar is set higher now. Even 30 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK accomplished students face academic adjustments. They will discover that new subjects are challenging and expectations are greater than those they experi- enced in high school. We provide an array of learn- ing centers that help students in disciplines including math, science, communication and writing. The best students accept that learning is not easy all of the time. You can help your student by encour- aging her to stick out the tough courses and not focus so much on always making the highest grade in the class. So often, joy is found in taking the risk to learn something new, being persistent in sticking it out even when it’s tough and the satisfaction of knowing that you did your best no matter what the grade is. Encourage your student to talk to his professors whenever he has questions. Don’t wait until the end of the semester; be proactive. In addition, he may want to seek out a professor or academic adviser to be a men- tor. If he is proactive in making meaningful connec- tions he will feel more confident about his decisions. Your student may think she knows which career she wants when she graduates, but her horizons have never have imagined. Encourage your student to make expanded exponentially because she’s chosen to con- an appointment, do some research and talk to folks on tinue her education at JMU. We have an excellent campus who are in fields that interest her. career and academic advising center where she can talk We look forward to joining with your student as part- with an adviser about her interests and learn to match ners in the pursuit of knowledge. Welcome to the James her strengths and interests with careers that she may Madison University community. Harrisonburg:Harrisonburg: AroundAroundHarrisonburg, TheThe TownTown Virginia A guide to services and accommodations inAdvertiser Harrisonburg Locations

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1. Jimmy Madison’s 7. The UPS Store 2. Quilt Museum of Virginia 8. The Harrison Apartments MADISON 9. FAMILY The Hills: HANDBOOK Northview Apartments31 3. Pure Eats 10. To Shenandoah Valley Airport 4. Aramark/JMU Dining Facilities 11. The Hills: Southview Apartments 5. Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union 12. The Hills: Stonegate Apartments 6. Follett/JMU Bookstore 13. Fairfield Inn of Harrisonburg JMU is committed to student success and the faculty is eager Academic Student Services to help. Encourage your student Moving students toward academic success to talk and get to know profes- cademic Student Services coordinates the encing academic difficulty and to provide timely inter- sors. They’ll find that the open- academic affairs response to students who vention through academic support programs. ness and rapport between faculty are academically at risk and the re-entry Academic Good Standing and students makes the Madison process for students who leave the univer- An undergraduate student who maintains a cumulative Experience extraordinary. Asity while on academic probation or suspension and for grade point average of at least 2.0 is considered to be in students who have been separated from JMU for two or academic good standing and is eligible for continued more calendar years. enrollment at JMU. Re-entry Academic Notice Students who leave the university on academic proba- A student with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 tion or suspension and are separated from JMU from one or above who earns a semester/term GPA below 2.0 is semester to 1½ years must submit the “Intent to Enroll” given a “academic notice”. Academic notice alerts a stu- form. All students—those in good standing and on aca- dent to the consequences of continued poor academic demic probation and suspension—who wish to seek performance and is communicated to the student and re-entry after being separated from the university for a the student’s adviser. Academic notice does not appear period of two or more years must submit the “Under- on the student’s permanent academic record, and the Keep an open dialog with graduate Re-Entry Form” to the Academic Student Ser- transcript notation for the semester/term will reflect “ your student concerning his or vices office. Academic Good Standing.” Students who are placed on a first academic suspen- her academic progress, but don’t Academic Probation hover. Leave the responsibil- sion may follow the appeal process stated in their sus- Academic probation is an indication of serious aca- ity where it belongs — in his or pension notification or apply for re-entry after the demic difficulty and applies whenever a student’s her hands. suspension period. cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0. A stu- Re-entry is not guaranteed for students who leave dent who is placed on academic probation at the end of the university on academic probation or suspension a semester/term may enroll for the following semester/ and is contingent upon the review of an academic Academic Support term; however, a student on academic probation will review committee. Instruction be restricted to a course load of no more than 13 credit The “Intent to Enroll” form and “Undergraduate The Office of Residence Life hours each semester until their cumulative grade point Re-Entry Form” must be submitted to Academic offers Academic Support average has improved sufficiently enough to remove Student Services by the indicated deadline for Instruction to assist students them from academic probation. The university might the anticipated semester of return. To access the who may find themselves on aca- also require students on academic probation to con- online “Intent to Enroll” form, visit www.jmu.edu/ demic probation or are seeking fer regularly with their academic advisers, participate in registrar/students/intent-to-enroll.shtml; to access the extra academic support. ORL academic skills development programs, and/or utilize 2 “Undergraduate Re-Entry Form,” visit www.jmu.edu/ hosts two programs, FOCUS specific JMU academic resources. and the Academic Mentor Pro- acstudserv/reentry.shtml. Academic Suspension Alert gram. For more information, Academic Success Program A student will be placed on academic suspension alert visit www.jmu.edu/orl. The Academic Success Program is an intervention pro- if: gram developed with the purpose of assisting JMU stu- n their cumulative GPA is below the academic suspen- dents on academic suspension toward academic success. sion threshold at the end of their first semester of Students allowed to continue their enrollment at the enrollment at JMU university following suspension require completion of n their cumulative GPA is below the academic suspen- the program. sion threshold at the end of a summer session, but their academic status was greater than academic sus- Academic Standing and pension at the end of the immediately preceding spring semester Continued Enrollment n their cumulative GPA is below the academic suspen- Contacts ontinued enrollment at JMU depends upon sion threshold at the end of a fall semester, and they an undergraduate student’s ability to main- have no prior academic suspensions ACADEMIC STUDENT tain satisfactory academic progress toward A student who is placed on academic suspension SERVICES attaining a degree. The university measures alert may enroll for the following semester/term; how- Sheldon Hall Room 112, Cthis ability by the student’s cumulative grade point ever, a student on academic suspension alert will be MSC 7506 average. (540) 568-7123 restricted to a course load of no more than 13 credit www.jmu.edu/acstudserv/ To assist students in maintaining satisfactory prog- hours each semester until they reach academic good ress, JMU has adopted academic standards designed to standing. The university might also require students on provide early identification of students who are experi- academic suspension alert to confer regularly with their 32 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK academic advisers, participate Skipping class on a cold, in academic skills develop- rainy day is tempting for any ment programs, and/or uti- student. Encourage your stu- lized specific JMU academic dent to attend classes. It’s one resources. of the first and easiest steps to Academic Suspension academic success. A student will be placed on academic suspension if that student’s cumulative grade point average is below the minimum required for con- tinued enrollment. The requirements are set forth in the following table located online at www.jmu.edu/ acstudserv/standing.shtml. A student who takes fewer Parents Say than nine credit hours in their “JMU has truly lived up to its first semester at JMU will reputation as a happy place. We not be reviewed for academic have been impressed with the standing that semester. As a positive spirit there as well as the reason, classroom attendance is not a matter that is subject rule, academic suspension will be invoked at the end of well-organized events that we to regulation by the university. Attendance in class and in spring semester (and summer session for students who have attended. Thank you for the laboratory is a matter between the student and the fac- attend summer session); however, in exceptional cases all that you do.” ulty member in that class or laboratory. where academic performance is persistently unsatisfac- tory, or in cases where students fail to meet continued Absence Policy enrollment conditions, the university may choose to Instructors’ policies govern how many excused absences suspend students at the end of fall semester. will be allowed and how these excused absences will be The period of academic suspension is a minimum handled in their classes. Faculty are strongly encour- of one calendar year following a first suspension, and aged to publish as part of the course syllabus and/or dis- a minimum of two calendar years following a second cuss during the initial class session how many excused suspension. A student who is academically suspended absences will be allowed, any mandatory and/or unre- for a second time is eligible to apply to return to peatable components of the course and the expected JMU by agreeing to apply for the Transfer Equivalent procedure for requesting and obtaining approval for Option (TEO) upon their approved return to JMU. scheduled absences. Encourage your student Re-entry is not guaranteed. Students are required to notify the faculty by no later to take advantage of JMU’s many For additional information visit the JMU Under- than the end of the Drop-Add period the first week of academic support programs. Col- graduate Catalog at www.jmu.edu/catalog/. the semester of potential scheduled absences and deter- lege is not grade 13 and for many mine with the faculty if mutually acceptable alternative Academic Dismissal students, ramping up study skills is methods exist for completing the missed classroom time, A student who is suspended a third time will be per- an important ingredient in success. manently dismissed from the university. No appeal of lab or activity. This allows students to drop the course if this dismissal will be considered, nor will a student dis- it is determined that missed academic activities cannot Over and over graduates tell missed for academic deficiency be allowed to exercise be rescheduled in a reasonable fashion. Students are to current students “get to know the Transfer Equivalent Option (TEO). submit verification of scheduled absences to the faculty your professors. They are there For additional information visit the JMU Under- member by no later than the first class period of the sec- for you.” Encourage your stu- graduate Catalog at www.jmu.edu/catalog/. ond week of the semester. dent to actively develop relation- Students are to notify the faculty of each unexpected ships with professors. absence and determine with the faculty if mutually Making the Call acceptable alternative methods exist for completing or on Attendance demonstrating mastery of missed learning activities within student’s participation in the work of a one week of becoming aware of the projected absence. If course is clearly a precondition to his or required by the faculty, students are to submit verification her receiving credit in that course. Because of any absence to the faculty prior to the absence if pos- of the wide variety of courses and teach- sible and upon return to class if not possible prior to the Aing methods at JMU, the university recognizes that the absence. Faculty may consider the absence as unexcused nature of a student’s participation in the work of a course if the student fails to comply with published notification cannot be prescribed on a university-wide basis. For this and verification time frames or procedures. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 33 What Faculty Expect of Students Course Adjustment Each professor runs class differ- course adjustment is any change to a stu- Students considering withdrawing from a course ently, but they all need respect. dent’s registered course schedule. Dead- should be aware that graduate and professional schools Regardless of how lax a class lines for processing specific course and future employers might hold differing opinions on seems, the fact still remains that adjustments are stated within the Under- a student’s withdrawal from a course. For this reason, a students’ grades at the end of Agraduate Catalog and on the Office of the Registrar student should withdraw from a course only after seri- the semester counts just as much website at www.jmu.edu/registrar/. The end of the ous consideration. as all of the other ones. Slack- ing in a class just because they course adjustment period is the deadline for withdraw- Repeating Courses don’t like the subject or they ing without penalty from a course and changing credit A student may repeat any of the courses that he or she don’t think it applies to their options for a semester course. has taken at JMU. Students may elect to repeat up major doesn’t pay off, and a lot of students learn that the hard Adding a Course, Changing Sections or to two courses during their enrollment at JMU on a way. Understanding what faculty Changing Credit Options “repeat forgiveness” basis. As a result of the “repeat for- members expect of students is Students may add a course and change sections or credit giveness” option, the university will exclude the pre- something parents can help their options according to deadlines and instructions published vious grade and credit hours earned for the repeated students learn. For instance, fac- in the Undergraduate Catalog and on the Office of the course when it calculates the student’s cumulative GPA ulty expect… Registrar website at www.jmu.edu/registrar/. and earned credit hours total, regardless of whether Attendance and the previous grade was higher or lower than the repeat Dropping a Course Participation attempt. Both grades will appear on the transcript; It’s true that many professors Dropping and withdrawing both result in the termina- however, only one will be counted toward satisfy- don’t take attendance. But failing tion of a student’s enrollment in that course. Dropping ing graduation requirements. The student must either to show up for class has detrimen- a course must be completed before the drop dead- declare the “repeat forgiveness” option at registration tal effects on a grade. Participating line, which is the second Tuesday of a regular semester. regularly helps students gain a bet- or complete the appropriate adjustment form prior to There is no fee for dropping a course, and the dropped ter understanding of the subject. the end of the course adjustment period. A student may course will not appear on the student’s transcript. not exercise the repeat/forgiveness option for courses in Academic Honesty which that student was assigned a grade as a result of an Plagiarism is a more serious Withdrawing from a Course offense than many students real- A student may terminate enrollment in a course by Honor Code violation. ize. Computers make it so easy to withdrawing from the course “cut and paste” from the Inter- after the drop deadline. A stu- net that it doesn’t seem like a big dent who withdraws from a course deal, when in fact, it is. Students are expected to do their own work will receive a grade of “W” for on their own. Unless it is specif- the course, and this grade will be ically stated by a professor that recorded on the student’s transcript students may work in groups, all regardless of the status of the stu- assignments are to be completed dent in the course at the time of the by students, by themselves. withdrawal. In extraordinary situa- Respect in the tions, a student unable to complete Classroom some course requirements after the College is a place for exchanging course adjustment deadline (see ideas, so, of course students are expected to voice their opinions. term calendar for exact date) may But students need to make sure request that the instructor consider that what they are saying isn’t awarding a grade of “WP” (With- offensive to the people around drawn Passing) or “WF” (With- them, especially when talking drawn Failing). A student should not assume that a late Grades about issues that carry emotional weight. Encourage your student withdrawal will be provided by the instructor. There Standards of excellence to keep discussions on an intel- is no obligation for the instructor to assign a “WP” or are important values to JMU lectual level. A degree of civility “WF” grade. The instructor determines the form (e.g., he university keeps a complete record of is respected and expected by both verbal, written) and timing of requests for a “WP” or each student’s work and makes grades avail- classmates and professors alike. “WF” grade. The student must ensure that the request able to students through the online student Better understanding what is made in an appropriate manner and at an appropri- faculty members expect will help information system (MyMadison) at the end your student be a more success- ate time. In response to such a request, the instructor Tof each semester. Mid-semester grades in all courses are ful student, not just in terms of may choose to record a grade of “WP” or “WF,” but is also made available through the online student infor- grades, but also when it comes not obligated to do so and may record any grade other mation system to new first year students. to connecting with a knowledge- than “W.” The course instructor may also suggest that In most courses, letter grades are assigned in the fol- able adult on campus, learning the student contact the Office of the Dean of Students lowing categories: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, subject matter and figuring out how to put learning into action. about withdrawing from the university. Withdrawing D-, F, I, CR, NC,WP and W. There is no grade of A+. from a course will not result in a tuition reduction. Grades A through C- are satisfactory; D- range grades 34 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK are passing but unsatisfactory; F is a failing grade; I is fessor by Monday of the third full week of classes in the Convey your confidence an incomplete grade; CR is credit for average or bet- regular semester that follows the semester for which the in your student’s ability to ter work; NC is no credit awarded; WP is withdrawal contested grade was given. The student then meets with be successful…even if you while passing; WF is withdrawal while failing; and W the professor by Friday of the third full week of classes aren’t sure that he or she can. is withdrawal. to attempt to resolve the concern. If unresolved, the stu- Expressed parental support and Grade point averages at JMU are currently calcu- dent must contact the relevant academic unit head by encouragement are much more lated on the basis of the following 4-point scale: the Friday of the fifth full week of classes to request important than students will A = ...... 4.0 review of the statement and response. The academic typically acknowledge. Students A- = ...... 3.70 unit head meets with the student and confers with the need to know that their parents B+ = ...... 3.30 relevant professor. believe in their ability to han- B = ...... 3.00 After the review process outlined above has been com- dle the new challenges college B- = ...... 2.70 pleted, a student can also request that the form, docu- will bring. C+ = ...... 2.30 mentation and responses be reviewed by the dean of the C = ...... 2.00 college in which the class was taught. The college dean’s Parents Access to Grades C- =...... 1.70 responsibility is only to ascertain whether all parties have Course grades are provided elec- D+ =...... 1.30 had an opportunity to present all relevant facts and have tronically to students who may, D =...... 1.00 received a fair and impartial hearing at each level. There in turn, share this information D- =...... 0.7 is no further review beyond the college dean. with their parents or legal guard- F, I, CR, NC, WP, WF, W =...... 0 Final Examinations ians. Students may provide par- Students are expected to attend final examinations during ents with access to grades. To do Grade Review Procedure the times scheduled for those examinations. Extenuating so, students should contact the Maintaining standards of excellence and the integrity circumstances, however, might prompt faculty members to Office of the Registrar to obtain of the teaching and learning processes are important approve a student’s request for an exception to attending a form requesting the release of values to JMU faculty. The university and its faculty the final examination. Students whose requests for excep- grades to parents. members also recognize that grades may sometimes be tions are disapproved by the relevant faculty members have inappropriately assigned. If such disagreements occur, the right to appeal to the relevant academic unit head or Student Success students have a right to voice their opinion concerning academic dean. No appeal will be favorably considered Student Success is the name of a particular course grade. Evaluation of student work without prior consultation with the faculty member. JMU’s collaborative, campus- and assignment of grades on the basis of academic Final Examinations Missed Due to wide effort to coordinate pro- criteria are the responsibilities and prerogative exer- Inclement Weather or Emergency grams and support services based cised by the professor. It is the student’s responsibility In response to inclement weather and other emergen- on cohesive educational goals. to maintain all documentation for his or her classes, cies, the university may be forced to cancel final exams. Student Success Programs guide including copies of assignments and grades earned. When the university closes due to weather or other types students in making successful transitions into, through, and Grade Change Procedure of emergencies, faculty will administer regularly sched- uled final examinations at an official make-up time des- out of JMU through a broad If a student believes that a grade was assigned in error, ignated by the university unless otherwise announced. range of programs, services, and because of a mistake in calculation or an error in The official make-up time will be designated as part of resources. Student Success pro- recording a grade, the student should consult the pro- the closing announcement. Unless otherwise notified, grams focus on helping students fessor before the Friday of the second full week of make-up examination locations will be the same as loca- to become more efficient, effec- classes in the regular semester following the semester of tions for regularly scheduled exams. tive, and engaged learners capa- the contested grade to resolve the discrepancy. If it is determined that exams cannot be given because ble of making informed decisions Grade Review Process of inclement weather or other emergency, faculty will and assuming responsibility for If a student believes that a final course grade was unfairly assign final grades to students based on previously com- their learning. The Student Suc- awarded, that student may initiate the grade review pleted course work. cess Center, completed in 2014, process. Students should be aware that, as a result of houses many of the programs, review, a grade may be raised, lowered or left the same. services, and resources associated Grounds for grade review are limited to two categories. with student learning, student n The grade was assigned in a manner other than that health, and student services. listed in the course syllabus or as amended by the professor with appropriate notice. n The grade was assigned in a manner other than that for other students in the class. Activating the Grade Review Process The student submits a Grade Review Form (www. jmu.edu/registrar/wm_library/Gradrev.pdf), a written explanation of reasons for dispute and any documen- tation relating to the dispute to the appropriate pro- MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 35 Many majors at JMU have admission or progression stan- Honor System Major Information dards that reflect the level of he academic program at JMU operates f entering students have not decided on a spe- talent and performance neces- under an Honor System that dates back cific major, they may register as undeclared. JMU sary for success in the major. to the 1909 –10 academic session. Stu- encourages undeclared students to discuss their Students may take lower level dents adopted the present Honor System in interests with advisors from the Office of Career Torder to uphold individual and community integrity. Iand Academic Planning, professors, academic unit heads courses in most disciplines, but may need to meet additional Each student is expected to observe complete honesty and fellow students to find a major program best suited standards before being fully in all academic matters and to report instances where to each student’s goals and interests. Failure to do so admitted to a major. All majors another student has violated the Honor System. could extend the time that students will need to ful- fall into one or more of the fol- A student Honor Council administers the Honor fill graduation requirements. Students who would like lowing categories: System, and every student who matriculates at the uni- assistance in identifying career options related to their n Talent-based fine arts pro- versity becomes a member of the Honor System. The specific majors can participate in a variety of programs grams that require an audition university expects the cooperation of faculty mem- listed in the Career and Academic Planning section of or portfolio review as part of bers and administrators in upholding the Honor Sys- this Handbook. the process for admission to tem. The Student Handbook provides full information Students may select from a broad spectrum of major the major. on the Honor System, and the Honor Council office and minor programs in the seven undergraduate col- n Programs with space limits due provides students with assistance in understanding leges. Visit the Undergraduate Catalog for additional to the number of available clin- Honor System policy. All incoming JMU students are information at www.jmu.edu/catalog/. ical sites, technology labs, etc. required to complete an online Honor System Tuto- All students must declare their major by the begin- n Programs with progression standards such as course pre- rial and test during their first semester. ning of their sophomore year. requisites and GPA require- ments where students’ ability The Honor Council is composed of approximately 100 members consisting of faculty, staff and students. to master subject content The Honor Code establishes guidelines that the council follows in the adjudication of alleged honor viola- in lower-division courses is tions, provides students with a list of their rights with regard to alleged violations and dictates the course of essential for success in upper- events when a student is accused of a violation. For more information on the Honor Code or council, visit division classes. www.jmu.edu/honor/. n Programs open to any student in good academic standing. Check out the majors website at www.jmu.edu/advising/majors/ Withdrawal from the University for more information about tudents withdraw from the university when their rated refund for tuition and fees. A letter from their majors, teacher education and enrollment is terminated before these students appropriate health care provider must support a med- pre-professional programs as well have completed the semester for which they ical withdrawal. Students who receive a mental health as the details on admission or registered. Students who decide to withdraw withdrawal must also be absent from the university progression standards. Sduring the first three weeks of the semester must complete for a period of at least 90 days. Supporting documen- the Non-Returning/Leave of Absence Notice and submit tation for the student’s return to the university must it to the Office of the Registrar. The form is available be received at least 30 days before re-entry. Students online at www.jmu.edu/registrar/students/forms.shtml. must have been in counseling to be eligible for a mental Students desiring to withdraw after the third week of the health withdrawal. semester must contact the Office of the Dean of Students n Students who withdraw from the university because at (540) 568-6468. of documented extenuating circumstances after the The Office of the Dean of Students must approve end of the course adjustment period will receive a such withdrawal requests, set the official withdrawal grade of “W’ in all their courses. date and notify other university offices of the with- n Students who withdraw from the university after the drawal. Strict compliance with this requirement is end of the course adjustment period, and who do not Contacts mandatory. Students who withdraw without receiv- have documented extenuating circumstances that jus- OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF ing official approval will receive a grade of “F” for all tify their withdrawal, will receive a grade of “W” in STUDENTS courses in which they are enrolled. courses they are passing at the time of the withdrawal Student Success Center Students who withdraw with official approval will and a grade of “F” in courses they are failing at the 3010, receive grades based upon the following criteria: time of withdrawal. These students will not receive a MSC 3534 n Students who withdraw from the university before tuition refund. (540) 568-6468 the end of the course adjustment period will receive No adjustment in charges will be made unless the Fax: (540) 568-6538 a grade of “W” in all their courses. withdrawal form is received by the Office of the Dean www.jmu.edu/ deanofstudents/ n Students who withdraw from the university for of Students within 30 days after the student leaves the physical or mental health reasons will receive a campus or does not attend classes. Adjustments will not grade of “W” in all courses and will receive a pro- include nonrefundable fees or charges. 36 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Discover The Best Kept Secret In Student Banking

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Madison Union Branch (Next to the Post Office)■ (800) 424-3334 Mon-Thurs: 9:00am–5:00pm ■ Fri: 9:00am–5:30pm *Annual Percentage Yield (APY). Students earn 2.1% APY on the first $1,000 on deposit. Federally Insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Lender. Office of the Registrar The Office of the Registrar is Family Educational responsible for the following Rights and Privacy Act student activities: n Add and drop for Parents registration procedures hen your student was in elemen- n Athletic certification tary and high school, the Family n Degree audits Educational Rights and Privacy Act n Diploma issuance (FERPA) allowed you to access and n Enrollment verifications Wcontrol your student’s educational records. Now that n Student records your student is in college, this same law transfers own- n Transfer credit evaluation ership of the records directly to the student. n Transcript issuance According to FERPA, college students are considered n Veterans Benefits responsible adults and are allowed to determine who will receive information about them. While you under- standably have an interest in your student’s academic GenEd progress, you are not automatically granted access to your student’s records without written consent of the Don’t worry if your student has student or proof that the student is your dependent. yet to declare a major. General Students may give permission for a third party to access General Education Education (GenEd) courses give their records by contacting the Office of the Registrar your student the opportunity Program at [email protected], or (540) 568-6281. to explore a variety of subjects, For more information, please visit the FERPA The Human Community which may enable your son or for Parents website at www.jmu.edu/registrar/ he Human Community, which is James daughter to find his or her true FERPAforParents.shtml. Madison University’s General Education academic passion. Program, is required of all students regard- less of their major or professional pro- Tgram. Its distinctive, nationally-recognized curriculum rests on faculty-designed learning outcomes that are grouped into five clusters. Although some program courses appear similar to those offered elsewhere, most are unique and reflect our mission to prepare informed global citizens of the 21st century. To this end, the pro- gram cultivates habits of the mind and heart that are essential for life in a democratic society embedded in a world economy. It also helps students develop the cross-cutting skills most sought by employers, such as critical thinking, oral and written communication, ethical reasoning, quantitative analysis, and problem- solving. Finally, students come to understand the com- plexity of the human condition and of the natural and social worlds they inhabit. The Human Community credit-hour requirements Contacts are as follows: n Skills for the 21st Century: 9 credit hours OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR One of the goals of JMU is growth and develop- n Arts and Humanities: 9 credit hours Student Success Center ment as students transition to the adult world, and par- n The Natural World: 10 credit hours 5300 ents surely share this goal. Communicating support and n Social and Cultural Processes: 7 credit hours MSC 3528 encouragement can enable a young person to grow and n Individuals in the Human Community: 6 credit hours (540) 568-6281 mature into a thoughtful, responsible and independent For a complete listing of courses and requirements, Fax: (540) 568-5615 college graduate. visit www.jmu.edu/gened. www.jmu.edu/registrar GENERAL EDUCATION Student Identification Number Maury Hall 110 Once enrolled at the university, the student identification number assigned to each student will serve as the (540) 568-2852 Fax: (540) 568-2913 primary identifier for the student record and for transacting business and receiving services. When contacting www.jmu.edu/gened the university with specific questions regarding your student, have your student’s number available, as this is needed to access his or her information.

38 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Commencement Awards The title of Valedictorian is an honor bestowed by the Faculty Senate on behalf of the JMU fac- ulty. Criteria were established by the Faculty Senate. It is given to the May graduate with the highest grade point average who has also earned at least 100 credit hours at James Madison University as of the fall semester prior to the stu- dent’s May commencement. The student must have com- pleted an average of at least 14 credit hours per fall and spring semester during his or her career at JMU. The grade point average will be calculated using grades recorded on the official tran- script through the fall semes- ter of the student’s last year of Commencement Requirements undergraduate enrollment. To receive a degree from JMU, a student must: Commencement with Latin Honors The Academic Excellence n Meet the General Education requirements. Before becoming eligible for commencement with Latin Award is an honor bestowed n Have a minimum of 120 earned credit hours honors, a student must successfully complete the following: by the JMU Faculty Senate on accepted by JMU. n Enrollment at JMU for a minimum of four behalf of the JMU faculty. Cri- n Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and in regular semesters. teria were established by the Fac- the major and minor subjects at JMU. n Completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours at JMU. ulty Senate. It is for the student n graduating in August or Decem- Meet the major and degree requirements of one of n A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 ber who holds a grade point aver- the curricula leading to the degree for which they on all course work completed at James Madison Uni- are candidates. age that equals or exceeds that versity, including any work completed at JMU as n Have been enrolled at JMU a minimum of two reg- of the valedictorian and who has a dual enrollment student prior to undergraduate ular semesters and have earned a minimum of 25% earned at least 100 credit hours matriculation and/or any work attempted and earned of credit hours at JMU (30 credits for degree pro- at James Madison University. beyond four semesters or 60 credit hours. grams of 120 credits). The student must have com- All grades received in all courses attempted will be n Be enrolled at JMU during the semester in which pleted an average of at least 14 used to calculate the grade point average in consider- the requirements for the degree are completed. credit hours per fall and spring ation for commencement with Latin honors. n Have earned at least 50% of credit hours accepted semester during his or her career by JMU from accredited senior (four-year) institu- Cumulative Averages Required for at JMU. The grade point average tions of higher education, including JMU (60 cred- Commencement with Latin Honors will be calculated using grades its for degree programs of 120 credits). Honors Average recorded on the official transcript A student expecting to graduate at the end of any Cum laude 3.50-3.699 through the spring semester of semester must file an Application for a Bachelor’s Magna cum laude 3.70-3.899 the student’s last year of under- Degree, available at the registrar’s office, with the uni- Summa cum laude 3.9 and above graduate enrollment. When more versity registrar as specified in the University Calendar. than one student qualifies for the Honors College Graduates Responsibility for meeting commencement require- Valedictorian or Academic Excel- ments rests with the student. Students graduating from the Honors College have lence Awards, each qualified stu- A student who has applied to graduate may partic- completed a senior project that demonstrates consider- dent will be recognized. ipate in commencement exercises only if the student able knowledge in their field of study, discipline, or an exemplary grasp of an area of creative expression. For has fulfilled or is reasonably expected to fulfill all appli- OFFICE OF cable commencement requirements prior to the date Honors Scholar students, this senior project is the cul- UNIVERSITY EVENTS of the commencement exercises. A student who is rea- mination of their Honors experience which results in an JMAC #2, Ste. 4 sonably expected to fulfill all applicable commence- Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor. Two of these MSC 1602 ment requirements no later than the end of summer students have achieved the additional honor of being (540) 568-7787 Fax: (540) 568-3102 session may participate in the spring commencement selected for one of the following highly prized awards: www.jmu.edu/ exercises immediately preceding the summer term. the Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi Outstanding commencement For more information on commencement, visit Honors Project Awards. Each winner receives a mone- www.jmu.edu/commencement/. tary gift recognizing their achievement. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 39 The Center for Global Engagement The time is now, as the world is waiting ames Madison University’s Center for Global Engagement offers a wide array of year-long, semester-long and short-term programs all around Jthe world – and also brings together international students, who enrich student life on the JMU campus. We hope your students will take advantage of the extraordinary study abroad offerings that participants typically describe as some of the most profound peri- ing other cultures and their own. They will build new ods of their college career, or get worldly experience friendships and increase their ability to interact effec- without ever leaving Harrisonburg. Our change from tively with people of other nationalities. In addition, the Office of International Programs to the Center for foreign language proficiency is one of the most highly Global Engagement has signaled our support for new sought skills in today’s global workforce. In our increas- programs and courses, deeper engagement with the ingly interconnected society, international education community and cross-cultural education and training – strengthens their resume and adds merit to their degree. with mutually beneficial results for both domestic and The study abroad experience will quite literally broaden international students. Note as well the Community their horizons, enrich their life and swing the door wide open to future opportunities. Service-Learning and Mul- With undergraduate semester programs in Antwerp, ticultural Student Services Florence, London, Salamanca and Scotland; short-term entries. programs in more than 40 countries; exchange relation- The benefits of ships with 19 universities abroad; internship opportu- study abroad nities in Australia, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, London, programs are as New Zealand, Spain, Tanzania and Thailand; and mas- endless as the ter’s degree programs in Florence and Salamanca, JMU variety JMU offers truly has something for every student seeking an inter- By challenging themselves, national opportunity. Thirty-nine years after study students will increase abroad began at JMU, we have sent more than 24,000 their self-confidence and students abroad. In continuing to plan these life-alter- see themselves in a whole ing experiences, we look forward to making your stu- new way. They will gain dents part of this proud and exciting story. They may insight, appreciation and never have another chance to immerse themselves in new perspectives regard- a different society, wander beyond their corner of the earth, roam across borders and oceans and embrace Advantages of Studying Abroad cultures different from their own. We hope you will n Students who have had an international expe- encourage them to experience the adventure of a life- rience are better problem solvers; more flex- time. For complete information on all our programs – ible, creative, and complex thinkers; more both local and global – please visit our website at www. successful professionally; more likely to cre- jmu.edu/global ate new businesses and products; and more Parents share their views likely to be promoted. “As parents, we want to commend JMU for the plan- n Study abroad enhances leadership, adapt- ning, supervision, and organization of this program. ability, flexibility, time management skills, open-mindedness, and the ability to deal The Semester in Antwerp was structured to provide not only a wonderful European experience but also a Contacts with ambiguity. n Students who study abroad average a higher truly educational one. The students were well prepared CENTER FOR GLOBAL GPA and a higher graduation rate and are for the semester abroad and supported and supervised ENGAGEMENT more likely to get into their first- or second- while there. Our son is fortunate to have been part of Madison Hall, 2nd Floor, choice graduate or professional school. the Antwerp program. It was an experience that will MSC 5731 change his future.” (540) 568-5209 n Graduates who have studied abroad earn 25% “Wow!!! The semester in Italy was, in our son’s Fax: (540) 568-3310 higher starting salaries and are more likely to Email: [email protected] find a job quickly, especially as employers report words, amazing! This time of study, exploring, adven- www.jmu.edu/global/ that study abroad would be valuable in an indi- ture, travel, and organization was top notch! Thank vidual’s career later on with their organization. you for all the time you spent planning and organizing. It will be a time he will never forget! Priceless.” 40 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY BY MOLLY HOFFMASTER AND RICHARD FEOLA RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Preparing for a bigger world our student’s world is going to become big- direction by understanding the student experience Parent Relations ger as a result of his or her college experi- and knowing about resources available at JMU. This With the many available ences. Classroom lessons, diverse cultural section of the handbook contains information on resources at JMU, it is sometimes influences, personal growth experiences and JMU’s support services and how students can access confusing to know whom to con- Yengaging discussions, all lead your student to a greater them. Review the information, and encourage your tact and when; therefore, the understanding, acceptance and appreciation for his student to identify and obtain support and assistance Office of Parent Relations is here or her new world. As your student prepares for a big- from the appropriate resources. Remember, you are to help. Parent Relations serves ger world, it doesn’t mean that you will be left behind. providing guidance for your student, but it is up to as the first point of contact to Sure, students need to experience freedom, indepen- your student to seek assistance. arm parents with the information dence and self-sufficiency, but they’ll always need you. With the many resources and services available at needed to support their students. Even as a college parent, your student will JMU, the college transition into, through and out of the For questions, call (540) 568- continue to turn to you for support and guidance. university, can be a wonderful eye-opening experience 3190 or email [email protected]. You can help point your student in the right for all.

Benefits of Parental Engagement and Contact in the Academic Lives of College Students Research suggests that engagement, encouragement, and support shown by parental involvement in higher education is associated with positive outcomes like adjustment to college, academic achievement, persistence, healthier parent-child interactions, decreased stress, emotional health and well-being and higher educational expectations among college students. (Wolf, D., Sax, L., & Harper, C. (2009). Parental Engagement and Contact in the Academic Lives of College Students.)

MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 41 Advising cademic advising is vital to student success. The advisor assists students in shaping their educational experience to meet specific intellectual, personal and career goals. Advi- Asors do not decide the student’s goals or program, but help students learn how to develop appropriate goals, make good choices that enhance learning and personal growth and succeed in and out of the classroom. JMU students are responsible for the educational choices they make, both short and long term, but they can make those choices in a supportive environment. Effective academic advising is a relationship between student and advisor. Students must be aware of their own interests, values and goals; be knowledgeable about relevant policies and requirements; and be willing to take the initiative to seek assistance when it is needed. Major Advising All currently enrolled students who have declared a major are advised by a faculty advisor in their major. Major advisors assist students with: n academic planning and decision-making including decisions about recommended courses n understanding the curriculum and making sure stu- dents know how decisions affect their progress Parent to parent Admissions toward meeting graduation requirements “Selecting a major is no easy n pertinent academic policies he enrollment for the university is task, help your student with this n their academic decisions keeping long-term academic authorized by the State Council of Higher decision by asking a few of the and career goals in mind Education in Virginia. The number of following reflection questions: n referral to other campus resources as needed students admitted each year is limited by the n What have been some of your n their graduation application Tresources available to the university. favorite classes? Why? n recommendations for study abroad programs, intern- JMU’s admission process is competitive. In fact, we n How have you performed ships, graduate schools and employment receive more qualified applications than we can accom- in these classes? What have modate. There is not a prescribed formula for gaining Madison Advising Peers you learned? admission. The admissions committee works to select Madison Advising Peers are JMU students who care n What are your passions? What the strongest candidates from a high quality pool. about their peers and are committed to helping them do you really care about and We consider the following factors in evaluating achieve their college goals. MAP students work in want to contribute to? applicants: program of study, academic achievement, conjunction with faculty advisors by providing sup- What majors float to the top given standardized test scores (optional), Secondary School plemental academic advising information to under- your favorite classes and passions?” Report Form and recommendation, extracurricular graduate students who may have general advising activities and an optional personal statement. questions. For more information visit www.jmu.edu/ advising/acadplan/peers.shtml.

Contacts Avoid rushing or pushing your student into a major or career. On average, students change their OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Madison Hall, MSC 0101 major twice before finally deciding upon an area of (540) 568-5681 study. Confusion in this area is normal, especially Fax: (540) 568-3332 during the freshman and sophomore years. Rush- [email protected] www.jmu.edu/admissions ing the decision to select a major or pushing a stu- UNIVERSITY ADVISING dent into a career in which he or she has no interest Roop Hall 200 is an almost certain recipe for academic disaster. (540) 568-7350 www.jmu.edu/advising

42 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK your class requirements and receive on-campus warranty Banking Services service. Our systems meet or exceed JMU Information ommonWealth One Federal Credit Union Technology’s recommended specifications. Hardware offers student-friendly accounts and has warranty repair is offered through the Madison Cyber- been on campus helping students man- Zone. For hardware warranty repair information, call age their finances for more than 25 years. the Madison CyberZone at (540) 568-3989 or visit the CFree checking accounts are available with no monthly Quick Start website. maintenance fees or minimum balance requirements and an Overdraft Forgiveness Program that waives overdraft fees (up to $60). A branch is conveniently Card Services located on campus in Madison Union, and there are JMU Access Card (JACard) resources also 4 ATMs on campus, so students have easy access and services to cash. he JACard is a student’s official JMU identi- Banking on the go is made easy with online and fication card and provides access to most on Handling money responsibly mobile banking with mobile check deposit. Free bank- campus services. (Access to all dining loca- is important for students. Many to-bank transfers are available so you may transfer tions, dorm, athletic events, library, health students enter college with at money to your student quickly, even though you may Tcenter, computer labs and mail services, to name a few). least one credit card and an aver- be miles away. With an interest in seeing your student The JACard needs to be protected just as you would age debt of nearly three thou- achieve financial well-being, the on-campus branch your credit cards or driver’s license. sand dollars. offers free financial counseling, as well as free webi- Mobile ID Although establishing credit nars and seminars throughout the year on matters Mobile ID for your student’s smartphone has arrived at is important, maintaining good of finance. If you would like more information, visit JMU! Check out the information on our web site www. credit is essential for your stu- www.cofcu.org/jmu. jmu.edu/cardctr and click on “Mobile ID.” dent’s financial future. Talk with your student about how to use FLEX Accounts: credit responsibly. Students need The JMU Bookstore This account is a prepaid debit account. It operates like to understand the importance The JMU Bookstore provides all textbooks, supplies a checking account without having to write checks or of paying their credit card bal- and software to complement your student’s academic pay any fees. An account is already open for each student ance each month to avoid inter- experience. The store also sells school, office and com- and it is activated by making a deposit of any amount. est charges, late payments are puter supplies, software, clothing, gifts, magazines and Add money to a FLEX account in person, mail a detrimental to a credit score, greeting cards. check to Card Services or if using a credit card, please go and spending low (no more than Faculty and staff will inform the bookstore of the online at www.jmu.edu/cardctr or call (540) 568-6446, 30% of credit limit) improves textbook and software needs for your student’s classes. cash maybe added to an account at our CASH TO their overall credit health. Stu- Once your student enrolls in classes, they will be able CARD terminals located in Carrier and Rose Libraries, dents who manage their money to preorder textbooks. Textbooks are available in three Festival, Memorial Hall, HHS, Student Success Center responsibly will form good formats: traditional, rental (Rent-A-Text) and digital and University Recreation Center. financial habits while building a textbooks. Rent-A-Text and digital textbooks are avail- FLEX accounts can be used at dozens of on-campus positive credit history. able for select titles only. Those select titles are marked locations including all Dining establishments, the book- online and on the book’s shelf tag. store, the library, computer print labs, UREC, the post Visit www.jmu.edu/bookstore for more information office, University Health Center, laundry machines in the on textbook purchases, rentals and downloads. For dorms and to purchase tickets to many on campus events. Contacts even more convenience, your student may log in to his FLEX accounts can also be used at over 50 locations off COMMONWEALTH ONE or her MyMadison account, navigate to class sched- campus for dining, drug stores, groceries, and etc. FEDERAL CREDIT UNION ule and click on the Buy My Books link. The JMU Please visit our web site at www.jmu.edu/cardctr for Madison Union Bookstore also offers an in-store textbook Price Match details on all of our services, online deposits, marking an (540) 438-0977 Program. If you find a lower price for the exact same ID card lost/found, all the off campus locations and so www.cofcu.org textbook from select competitors within seven days of much more. JMU BOOKSTORE purchase, we will refund the difference to a gift card. MSC 1016 Visit www.jmu.edu/bookstore/pricematch for com- What’s a “JAC” (540) 568-6121 plete details. card anyway? [email protected] The Madison CyberZone at the JMU Bookstore www.jmu.edu/bookstore It’s a single card stu- offers computer systems, software and peripherals at dents can use all over CARD SERVICES special academic pricing. Our Apple and Dell com- campus and all over Student Success Center, puter systems are configured to meet JMU network 2nd floor, MSC 3532 Harrisonburg instead of cash. Both and academic guidelines. We can also provide you Harrisonburg, VA 22807 you and your student can add funds to it electroni- with the academic departmental computer and soft- (540) 568-6446 cally. The idea of the ubiquitous JACard came from ware recommendations by major. We partner with www.jmu.edu/cardctr students. JMU really does listen to students! So tell JMU Information Technology and academic depart- your student to speak up if he or she has good ideas. ments to make sure all our computer systems meet MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 43 Educational Opportunities for Career and Academic Planning Parents areer and Academic Planning (CAP) engages n Interview Practice: The office offers practice What makes the Madison students with opportunities and resources, interviews in person and online Experience unique? JMU not leading to informed decisions for academic n On-Campus Interviews: Employers visit campus only offers opportunities for and career success at JMU and beyond. to conduct interviews with JMU students for jobs students to learn and grow, but C and internships Academic Advising n Handshake: Stu­dents can upload their resumes also provides excellent learning n Advisors counsel undeclared first-year students until and apply for jobs and internships using this online opportunities for parents and they are required to declare a major (in the first other family members. resource semester of their sophomore year) JMU Outreach & Engage- n Vault: This is a great online resource for informa- n Advisors provide assistance to their assigned advisees ment offers credit and non- tion about various industries, job prospects, specific with enrollment, course adjustment, academic plan­ credit programs as well as professions and companies, and top internship pro- ning, choosing a major, and connecting to campus targeted one-time courses, cer- grams in each field resources tificate programs, adult degree n Career Fairs: The Campus-Wide Career Fair and n Advisors in CAP also help students who need assis- completion programs, and other career events bring employers to campus each tance with changing their major complete off-campus degree semester to provide information to students about programs. Outreach & Engage- Choose a Major or Career job and internship opportunities ment seeks to provide access n UNST 102 Career and Academic Planning: An n Teacher Recruitment Day: School systems come to anyone seeking opportuni- elective 1-credit hour course which helps students to campus each spring to provide information and ties for educational or personal investigate major and career options interview students growth. If you desire to further n Career Guide to JMU Majors: An online Prepare for Graduate School your own education while your resource that provides infor­mation on career options n Graduate School Workshops: Available online; student does the same, look to by major topics include financing graduate school, choosing a Outreach & Engagement. n Decision-Making Assistance: Students meet graduate school, applying to graduate school, etc. For a complete list of avail- individually with advisors to explore majors and n Graduate & Professional School Fair: Each able programs and for addi- careers that match their strengths and interests fall, students can meet with representatives from tional information, visit n FOCUS: Students take online self-assessments to graduate programs all over the country at the Gradu- Outreach & Engagement’s web- identify compatible career fields ate & Professional School Fair at JMU. site at www.jmu.edu/outreach. n Resource Center: Provides access to online and Online Resources print materials with career information n Career and Academic Planning website: Pro- Find a Job or Internship vides a wealth of information on choosing a major or n Resume Writing: The office provides resume work­ career, finding a job or internship, and preparing for shops and a variety of resume review opportunities graduate school. Learn more at www.jmu.edu/cap.

Contacts OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT Ice House MSC 6906 (540) 568-4523 [email protected] www.jmu.edu/outreach CAREER AND ACADEMIC PLANNING Student Success Center, 3210, MSC 1016 (540) 568-6555 Employer Relations and Recruiting Services Student Success Center, 3250 (540) 568-7379 www.jmu.edu/cap

44 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Students adapt to their new surroundings at their own pace. Having a free and confiden- tial counseling center on cam- pus provides students the means to finding their true comfort at JMU. If you sense that your stu- dent is struggling, remind him or her of the services this center offers, because a parent’s support will go a long way.

Confidentiality Counseling records are kept separate from academic, disci- plinary, and medical records to ensure your privacy and confi- dentiality. Counseling records are maintained in an elec- tronic database that is stored in a secured, password protected approximately 3-5 sessions, depending on treatment environment and accessible only Counseling Center needs and availability. Counseling sessions are typically he Counseling Center serves as a resource to Counseling Center staff. Fur- 30-50 minutes long and happen once a week to once a for helping students make positive changes ther, all Counseling Center staff month, depending on availability. and improve the quality of their lives. The and computer support techni- Counseling is a collaborative effort between a clini- Center is staffed by competent, experienced cians sign a binding confiden- cian and a client. What it looks like often depends on Tmental health professionals who, as part of the larger tiality agreement that prohibits those involved as well as the type of presenting concern. University community, are dedicated to the personal, the unauthorized release of client Common goals of brief counseling include: making pos- social, and academic development of all JMU students. information. itive changes, exploring a painful experience, learning To accomplish this goal, the Center provides a variety new skills and strategies, breaking an unhealthy pattern, of services within a developmental, proactive, and out- accepting and/or reducing distress. reach-oriented framework. Additionally, we serve as an Sexual Trauma Specialized Treatment Programs assessment and referral source for students with more Empowerment serious and chronic psychological difficulties. Consistent with the Counseling Center’s mission to Program (STEP) All students are eligible for an initial assessment and offer students access to effective and efficient clinical The Counseling Center is recommendation. We have walk-in assessment hours services within a brief treatment model, the Counsel- the primary on-campus men- between 10:00AM – 3:00PM from Monday through ing Center offers several 5-week specialized treatment tal health resource for survivors Friday. Due to the high demand for our services, the programs to assist JMU students in reducing anxiety of sexual trauma. The Coun- Counseling Center operates according to a short-term symptoms, increasing resiliency, and improving self- seling Center’s Sexual Trauma treatment model in which the student and the clini- care. These structured workshops meet for 50 minutes Empower Program (STEP) pro- cian collaboratively identify and address the student’s weekly, for a total of 5 sessions, and include numerous vides a variety of clinical, educa- primary concerns within a limited number of ses- evidence-based strategies and interventions. These pro- tional, consultation, and referral sions. Students whose needs cannot be accommodated grams are highly recommended as a quick and efficient services for survivors. through short-term services or who require a particu- way to reduce symptoms, feel better fast, and access clin- lar type of expertise not found in the Counseling Cen- ical services. ter are provided with a referral to a clinician in the Group counseling Harrisonburg community. We provide referral services Group counseling is a great way to address a variety of either during the initial appointment or as these fac- issues; the interaction and support that groups offer tors become apparent during the course of services. Contacts often makes groups the intervention of choice. Group Individual counseling experiences can increase insight into how students are COUNSELING CENTER Due to high demand for clinical services, individ- perceived by others, provide a sense of acceptance and Student Success Center MSC 0801 ual counseling services at the Counseling Center are belonging, decrease feelings of isolation, provide encour- 3rd Floor, Suite 3100 brief. It is typically goal-oriented and focused on a agement by hearing about others’ experiences, and offer (540) 568-6552 specific concern. Consistent with the national aver- opportunities to practice constructively expressing feel- www.jmu.edu/counselingctr age at university counseling centers, students referred ings and ideas to others. Groups typically focus on a spe- to individual counseling meet with their clinician for cific experience, identity, or symptom. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 45 Care Packages Consultation n Housing Accommodations Process from Home The Counseling Center is a resource for individuals n Liaison for Paratransit requests A box from home is a great sur- with questions about mental health issues, with ques- n Coordination of ASL Interpreter services prise. Want to send your son tions about referral resources and/or how to make a n Peer Access Advocates or daughter a care package, but referral, and with concerns about others and how to be n Disability Awareness Week in Spring Semester don’t know what to send? Use helpful. A consultation is an opportunity to talk with University decisions about accommodations are the list below to help you get a clinician about concerns regarding students. Com- made on a case-by-case basis. Accommodations must be some ideas you may not have mon concerns involve unusual, problematic, or poten- reasonable as related to the student’s disability and in thought of before. As a nice tially harmful behaviors that could impact the JMU the context of the collegiate activities. touch, make sure you include a community. Learning personal note or short letter. During this consultation, individuals can speak Strategies Address packages to residence about whatever concerns they might have. We will ask Instruction halls in the following manner: questions to make sure we thoroughly understand the www.jmu.edu/ods/ Student Name situation and will assist individuals in developing a plan LSI.shtml 800 S Main St to effectively deal with it. And if the situation requires Learning Strat- JMU Box #### additional assistance from a campus or community pro- egies Instruction Harrisonburg, VA 22807 fessional, we will support individuals through that pro- (LSI) enhances the cess as well. educational outcomes of students through training in Crisis intervention various learning strategies which are based on personal College Student Care strengths and weaknesses, specific course demands and Package Options JMU students experiencing a mental health emergency modified according to academic progress or changing n Campus Cookies can call or come into the Counseling Center Monday- needs. LSI services are open to all JMU students who campuscookie.com Friday from 8am to 5pm to speak with a Counseling are interested in receiving dynamic, personalized aca- n CollegeBox Center clinician. demic coaching. collegebox.com Outside of those hours, if you are on campus, call n Insomnia Cookies JMU Police (540-568-6911). 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We n Birthday in a box offer acute stabilization and time-limited psychiatric ser- Tips for Transition vices to JMU students referred by one of our clinicians. n Ultimate sports fan package Equip your student in preparing for the transition Due to high demand, psychiatric services are only avail- n Loving latte kit to using disability services at the college level. Stu- able to JMU students who are currently engaged in n Finals survival kit dents have new responsibilities for requesting their ongoing treatment at the Counseling Center. The cost accommodations and for interactive discussions of any medication and/or necessary lab work is the finan- with Disability Services and faculty. Ensure that cial responsibility of the student. Students who are only your student is prepared for these conversations. interested in medication, need a refill, or medication You can help by providing your student with copies management will be referred to a community provider. of essential documentation that is current including reports of evaluations and information from current Disability Services treating clinicians. Copies of IEP/504 plans will also The Office of Disability Services (ODS) assists the Uni- be helpful in documenting the history of supports versity in creating an accessible community where stu- that have been effective in other schools. Students dents with disabilities have an equal opportunity to should be able to discuss key points with ODS staff fully participate in their educational experience at JMU. including: ODS offers a wide range of assistance to students n The diagnosis with disabilities including but not limited to those with n The current functional limitations Contacts physical or sensory challenges, learning and attention n The related need for accommodations disabilities, and significant psychological disabilities, n The accommodations that have been helpful in DISABILITY SERVICES and those with chronic medical impairments. Key pro- Student Success Center 1202 the past (540) 568-6705 grams include: If you sense that your student needs additional www.jmu.edu/ods/ n Support for Accommodations support for disability concerns, remind them of the n Accessible Media and Assistive Technology need to contact ODS with questions. n Exam Proctoring for Accommodations 46 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES to MyMadison, where they may view and interact with Talk about finances, espe- Financial Aid and their financial aid package. New first year students and cially credit cards. Clearly let Scholarships new transfers will also receive an email award notice your student know what you will that describes the source(s) and amount(s) of assistance. and what you will not contrib- Assisting students with financing their All students receiving financial assistance can view and ute to college expenses. Based higher education interact with their aid package through MyMadison. on this, help them develop a Scholarships, Grants and Loans The aid notice has important information, so the recip- monthly budget to determine he Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships ient should follow all instructions to ensure the com- how they will make ends meet. helps qualified students secure a financial pletion of required forms. Students can find consumer aid package designed to meet their finan- information regarding the financial aid process, includ- cial needs. An award package may consist ing pertinent rules and regulations, through the finan- Money Management Tof grants, scholarships, loans and work-study. cial aid section of their MyMadison account. If any of College offers freedoms many students have never experi- Application Procedures and Deadlines the information included in the financial aid package or award notification is incorrect, the student should enced before. With that, comes All financial aid applicants must undergo a standard- immediately notify the Office of Financial Aid and many opportunities for spend- ized federal “needs analysis” by completing the Free Scholarships. Financial aid is awarded based on FAFSA ing money; money students Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To information, as well as the student’s status at JMU (e.g., may not have to spend. Unfor- receive priority consideration, it is essential that appli- academic level, enrollment status and residency). tunately, far too many students cants ensure their FAFSA has reached the federal gov- Federal and state regulations also require the Office begin their college career with- ernment by the JMU FAFSA Priority Filing Date. of Financial Aid and Scholarships to consider any out- out any basic skills in budgeting, You can find this date on our webpage at www.jmu. side sources of assistance when awarding financial aid. balancing a check-book, or truly edu/financialaid. Failure to apply by the priority filing These outside sources can be JMU scholarships, private being able to define a “need” date may cause delays in receiving aid, and can result scholarships, veteran’s benefits, tuition waivers, etc. The versus a “want.” As a result, stu- in less attractive aid packages. A student must complete student’s financial aid package may fluctuate through- dents can easily get into finan- a FAFSA before financial aid eligibility can be deter- out the year based on changes in FAFSA information, cial trouble. Therefore, parents mined. JMU status or the receipt of additional aid. Financial should consider helping students When a student files the FAFSA, the federal pro- aid notices are usually sent to returning students in early develop good budgeting before cessor calculates their Expected Family Contribution summer. New students may receive aid notices in the school begins. (EFC). The EFC is an estimate of the family’s abil- spring prior to enrollment. The Office of Financial Aid ity to contribute to the student’s overall educational and Scholarships offers financial expenses for one year. JMU calculates the student’s Scholarships literacy information and tools financial “need” by subtracting the EFC from the Cost Many scholarships for students are established through on our website. See the “Finan- of Attendance. Due to limited funding, state and fed- the JMU Foundation and individual university depart- cial Literacy” link on our site ments. Scholarships are awarded either through the eral grants are generally awarded to students who have at www.jmu.edu/financialaid. Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or by the the highest financial need, and in many cases to those Encourage your student to take appropriate college or division according to established who met the priority FAFSA filing date. advantage of this information, as criteria. Awards are based upon merit and/or need. To Financial aid recipients must complete the FAFSA students with good money man- be considered for need-based scholarships, students each school year. Amounts and types of assistance agement behaviors create suc- must complete the FAFSA. For information on specific may vary from year to year. If funds are available, the cessful adults who are financially scholarships, visit www.jmu.edu/scholarships. Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships continues to independent. For JMU terms and conditions for financial aid, visit assist students who meet the following conditions: The Office of Financial Aid our website at www. jmu.edu/financialaid. n Complete the FAFSA, with priority given to those and Scholarships is on Face- who apply by the JMU book! For information regarding FAFSA Priority Filing important updates and dead- Date. lines, please “Like” the JMU n Meet the general eligibil- Financial Aid page. ity requirements for aid as defined by the FAFSA. n Maintain Satisfactory Aca- Contacts demic Progress. OFFICE OF Students offered finan- FINANCIAL AID AND cial assistance by JMU will SCHOLARSHIPS receive notification regarding Student Success Center their financial aid eligibility. MSC 3519 (540) 568-7820 For returning students, the [email protected] financial aid office will send www.jmu.edu/financialaid/ a notice to the JMU email account, which directs them MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 47 Tuition Payment All tuition and fees of currently University Business Office and enrolled students are due by the Madison Money Manager Friday of the first week of the The Student Account Bill 101 ment is processed and will have 24/7 access to your term. Holds and late fees may tudent financial accounts are the legal respon- child’s student account activity. The JMU statement apply on accounts not paid by sibility and property of the student. Your child includes itemized charges and payments, the balance that date. controls who has access to his or her financial due and the due date. If applicable, it will also include Payment Methods account and is personally liable if the account is any anticipated financial aid, installment payment plan The University Business Office Snot paid. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy budget and Virginia 529 Plan information. There is (UBO) accepts payments in the Act of 1974 (FERPA) assures the privacy of student a PDF format of the statement, which can be easily form of credit/debit cards, elec- records and therefore, because the account is listed in printed for your records. Remember that only the stu- tronic checks, personal checks the student’s name, he or she is legally responsible for dent can set up an Authorized User in M3. JMU will and on-campus payments in the account. Don’t worry — we have 3 quick tips to walk your child through the set up process by phone, cash or check. help both you and your child through this process. email or in person if you send them to the University Business Office. Installment Payment Tip#1 Plan Get to know Madison Money Manager (M3) Tip#3 An interest-free monthly pay- JMU student accounts operate through an electronic What to expect if you are not an ment option is available for a Authorized User in M3 system called “M3.” Student account statements are small enrollment fee through If you call the University Business Office to discuss not mailed. They are presented electronically each Madison Money Manager — your child’s financial account and you are not listed as semester. Students access their statements through their M3. The plan must be estab- an Authorized User in M3, you will be asked for the MyMadison account and it is their responsibility to lished before the beginning of JMU ID# or social security number of the student. No monitor the account for outstanding balances and due the school year. For more infor- information can be given to you without one of these dates. Don’t worry, JMU will send them an email when mation visit www.jmu.edu/ubo/ numbers and you may be asked to verify additional the statement is ready to view and place a reminder payment-plans.shtml. information such as birth date or home address. With “hold” on their account if there is a past due balance. Submitting Scholarship one of those two identifying numbers, we will be able Payments Tip#2 to give you basic information on the account, how- Become an Authorized User Send all scholarship checks ever, we will not be able to discuss anything considered directly to the University Busi- Your child can set you up in the M3 system as an confidential, including the 1098T tax form. Make sure ness Office. If the donor requires “Authorized User” so that you have access to their stu- your child sets you up in M3 as an Authorized User an invoice, please forward the dent financial account through the University Busi- (AU) so that you receive timely financial information. award letter that requests the ness Office web site. As an Authorized User, you will For additional information, go to the University Busi- invoice to the UBO. also receive an email notification each time a new state- ness Office web site — www.jmu.edu/ubo.

The University Business Office is responsible for financial policies regarding student accounts at the university.

Contacts UNIVERSITY BUSINESS OFFICE Student Success Center, MSC 3516 (540) 568-6505 [email protected]

48 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK inspire hope in the students and faculty who benefit Giving from your generosity. Begin inspiring someone today. Giving through JMU n Make a gift to the Parents fund in honor of your ou have given James Madison Univer- student. sity your most precious gift: your student. n Explore if your company sponsors employer gift Their talents, hopes and dreams are being matching. realized through the success of JMU’s mis- n Consider increasing the amount of your gift each year Ysion to prepare educated and enlightened citizens your student is enrolled at JMU. who lead productive and meaningful lives. People like n Make a gift inspired by your student’s JMU you: parents, alumni, community and corporate part- passions — perhaps to an organization/program ners who are committed to investing their talents and they’re involved in. resources in support of our students understand that n Plan, as a family, to tell your friends about JMU’s the Madison Experience will provide opportunities Giving Day: our annual 24-hour, online fundraising for your student to push the boundaries of traditional event to support key fundraising priorities across cam- learning. JMU students aren’t able to do that without pus. the generosity of donors who are making annual gifts, n Establish an endowment during your student’s senior planned gifts and establishing endowments to support year to support the faculty who impart lessons their scholarships, faculty research, and essential features of students will carry with them for the rest of their lives the university. Establishing a legacy of philanthropy n Create a lasting legacy at James Madison University in your family can begin with a simple gift to the Par- with a planned gift ents Fund or the Madison Vision Fund. From there, Giving the Gift of a Lifetime — the possibilities for current and future JMU students Strategic Gifts and Endowments are limitless. JMU’s top endowment needs are scholarships and fac- Answering the Call — ulty support, according to Cynthia Cline (’83), Director Madison Connection of Strategic Gifts at JMU. “Throughout the university, The Madison Connection team is a group of trained there is a tremendous need for endowments for scholar- student leaders, who call JMU parents, alumni and ships and faculty support,” says Cline. Endowed gifts are friends to keep in touch by sharing about the Madi- important because they “give” in perpetuity. JMU par- son Experience — providing campus updates and ask- ent and alumni donors can establish an endowment at ing for annual contributions to JMU. Team members levels beginning at $25,000. The gift can be structured enjoy connecting with their fellow classmates’ families, across a five-year period so donors can give, for example, whose gifts truly make a difference at Madison. When $5,000 per year until the endowment level is reached. the Madison Connection callers contact you this fall, A donor’s gift can also be enhanced significantly with please take a moment to answer the call and consider employer match programs, where applicable. Many an annual gift to the university. donors also establish endowments with gifts of stock for Creating a Legacy of Philanthropy the additional tax advantages. There are many ways to Contacts The JMU mission is inspired by our forward-looking establish a legacy beyond your student attending JMU. perspective on what success after graduation ought to Giving through the university establishes a relationship GIVING TO JMU (855) 568-4483 look like, and by James Madison, Father of the U.S. between your family and future students that lasts a life- [email protected] Constitution. Purposeful citizens who live productive time. www.jmu.edu/give and meaningful lives will forever be our best hope for For more information, or to make a gift, go to www. a brighter future. Your gift — no matter the size — will jmu.edu/give or call (855) 568-4483. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 49 ian. We do our best to meet student medical needs on campus, however, there are times when students may need to be seen by other health care providers. If the need arises, UHC staff can provide referrals to special- ists within the community. Students who need urgent evaluation outside our scope of practice are transferred to Sentara RMH Medical Center, which is located approximately three miles from campus. All fees for services obtained outside the Health Center are the responsibility of the student. It is recommended that all students have health insurance in case they obtain care elsewhere. Students who are not covered under a par- ent or guardian’s plan may purchase health insurance through American Exchange. Complete information is available on our website at http://www.jmu.edu/ healthcenter/medicalservices/insurance.shtml.

First-Aid tips Some helpful items to send with your student: n Adhesive tape n Pain/fever reducer n Antacid (acetaminophen and Student Healthcare University Health Center n Antibiotic ointment ibuprofen) Students often have many ques- n n Anti-diarrhea Prescription medica- tions about how to manage their tions (including inhal- (UHC) medicine health. A nurse is available by he University Health Center provides care ers and nebulizers) n Antihistamine phone during business hours to and education that helps students be well, n Reusable hot/cold n Band-Aids talk with students, recommend stay well and do well. Care is provided using pack n Cough medicine care and answer questions. A the latest evidence-based practices. n Thermometer patient advocate is available for T n Decongestant n Throat spray/lozenges students who need further assis- Medical Services n Gauze bandages n Tweezers tance understanding or man- Board-certified providers, including physicians, nurse aging their care. The patient practitioners, and physician assistants, provide medical The Well: Health Promotion and advocate is also available for par- services exclusively for JMU students at the University Well Being ent inquiries, concerns or ques- Health Center. A registered dietitian and a pharma- (540-568-2831) tions. For more information go cist are also on staff. Medical services include urgent A team of health educators and prevention specialists to www.jmu.edu/healthcenter. care, women’s health, allergy injections, immuniza- provide services and programs for students to enhance tions, international travel consultations, lab services, Immunization Form their wellness and positively adjust to campus life. The nutrition services, safer sex centers, emergency contra- All students must submit an Well also features JMU’s SOGIE (Sexual Orientation, ception, limited pharmacy dispensing and more. Visits Immunization Form as a con- Gender Identity and Expression) Education Program to the Health Center are covered through the student’s dition of admission to the and several health-related peer education organizations. tuition. Some services provided by UHC require a sep- university. Using the health As a parent, you can encourage your student’s well- center’s secure online por- arate charge, such as lab work. Students are responsible being by discussing the following strategies that pro- tal, MyJMUHealth, students for payment at the time of service. The Health Cen- mote health and wellness: will upload the completed and ter does not bill insurance as a form of payment for any Get connected. Making connections is important to signed form (or other official services that may have an associated charge. The Health student health and success. Students who develop an on- record), upload a copy of their Center has contracted with Sentara RMH to provide campus support network of peers, faculty, and staff early health insurance card and com- Orthopedics and X-ray services within the Health Cen- on are more likely to adjust to the transition to college plete a brief health history and ter and they do accept several types of insurance. The life in healthy and positive ways. Encourage your student TB screening. If the Immuniza- Sentara RMH Business Office may answer questions to reach out, make connections, and get involved. tion Form and TB screening are related to insurance in regards to their services. not completed and uploaded by General medical services are available by appoint- Find balance. As students adjust to college life, it July 8, students will be subject ment. Urgent care services are available for specific is sometimes difficult for them to find balance among to an enrollment hold and a $50 urgent medical conditions by walk-in during normal the various facets of their new lives, such as schoolwork, fine. Students should check their business hours. We encourage students to take respon- co-curricular activities, sports, finances, employment, JMU email regularly for any fol- sibility for their own health; therefore, students must social life, etc. Help your student achieve balance in low up questions the Health schedule their own appointments. All visits are confi- their life at JMU by encouraging them to adopt a rea- Center may have. dential and we must receive consent from the student sonable schedule and make healthy choices that allow before discussing their care with a parent or guard- for a rich and full college experience. 50 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Learn to live well. The University Encourage your student Health Center offers a variety of health to take charge of their over- education and outreach activities through- all health, including seeking out out the school year — such as speakers, resources for sleep, nutrition, trainings, presentations, films, and other sexual feelings and expression, events — that teach and empower JMU and dealing with stress. students to make healthy lifestyle choices. Ensure that your student Get help when needed. Though understands that it is easy to have most students have happy and healthy col- fun at college without drinking, lege experiences, some students may expe- and encourage socializing with- rience health and wellness challenges out alcohol. Take a moment and during their time at JMU. The University discuss the many on-campus Health Center can either directly assist stu- opportunities — clubs, organi- dents to overcome a wide variety of health n Students take calculated risks. JMU’s phi- zations, arts, athletics, and rec- and wellness issues or refer them to other resources on losophy is to provide facts, skills training and early reation activities — available to campus or in the community as needed. Encourage intervention programs that empower students with meet new people. your student to take advantage of these valuable ser- accurate information. vices should the need arise. Ensure your student uploads n Avoid scare tactics. Ninety percent of young the completed and signed Immu- The art of self-care. An important part of the adults say the way to reach them is to focus on safety nization Form and TB screening independence that comes with being a college student issues, instead of just legal issues. to health center’s online portal, involves taking responsibility for one’s own health and n Students trust your advice. Even if they don’t jmu. edu/MyJMUHealth by the wellness. Living, eating and studying in a college set- always act like it. July 8 deadline. ting often mean being exposed to various illnesses. Self- n Most parents DO have these conversations. A care guides are on the health center website and in the recent study found that three-quarters of parents say Ensure your student, and the UHC pharmacy. Students should understand that it they discussed family expectations about alcohol use University Health Center, have is their responsibility to access the many services that with their student in the last three months. copies of insurance information. JMU offers when unexpected health and wellness chal- n The message needs to be repeated often. lenges arise. While you should remain supportive and Nearly 100 percent of parents say they have had a Ensure your student provides provide help as needed, empowering your students to specific conversation about impaired driving with emergency contact information learn effective self-care strategies is an important part of their student, but only three-fourths of students on their MyMadison account. the personal development that accompanies college life. remember that this discussion had taken place. Parents as Partners Encourage your student to Here’s what you can do: get the annual flu vaccine. The The transition to college life is a journey for both parents n Initiate conversations about health and safety university hosts a two-day clinic and students. Entering college is a new stage in your rela- choices. Your student probably won’t bring up such each fall. tionship — one that demands new ways to connect, inter- issues without some prompting. act and communicate. n Make your expectations clear. What are your Remind your student about Every college and university faces the dilemma of family expectations about studying? Alcohol use? your family’s values, expecta- student alcohol use, with many people and programs Appropriate ways to relieve stress? Living a balanced tions, and health choices … as in place to address the issue. We consider parents life? Parents can help us encourage students to have well as the health and wellness and family members a valuable resource. While par- realistic expectations of themselves. resources available to them at the ents may not be able to actively monitor their students n Examine the “norms.” Students consistently University Health Center. It may away from home, they can be available to talk and lis- misperceive the norms for a variety of health behaviors. not always seem like it, but your ten. Parents shape students’ character, and parents may Talk to your student about their perceptions and chal- influence as a parent is a major have more impact than they realize. lenge them to look for healthy behaviors within the factor in your children’s lives and Here’s what we know: JMU culture. the decisions they make, even n Scope of the problem. The negative conse- n Be a role model. Show your student how they can when they are away from home. quences associated with college alcohol use include celebrate and enjoy JMU events, particularly athletic personal injury, physical illness, high-risk sex- events, either without the use of alcohol or with the ual behavior, decline in academic performance and responsible and legal use of alcohol. UNIVERSITY HEALTH death. n Dispel Myths. Your student may interpret the glam- CENTER n The “College Effect” exists. Recent research orization of high-risk drinking in popular media as Student Success Center MSC 7901 shows one-fifth of students who did not drink reality. Help paint a realistic picture surrounding (540) 568-6178 alcohol use. heavily in high school begin to do so once they Fax: (540) 568-6176 enter college, and students who drank in high To learn more about alcohol and other drug preven- www.jmu.edu/healthcenter/ school often seek environments that enable or even tion efforts at JMU, visit the University Health Center encourage high-risk drinking. website at www.jmu.edu/healthcenter. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 51 University Recreation niversity Recreation promotes and advances healthy lifestyles through participation opportunities, edu- cational experiences and support- Uive services. Our qualified staff is committed to excellence and attentive to the developmen- tal needs of our participants. The University Recreation Center (UREC) is located near the JMU Convocation Center, and JMU’s out- door recreation facility, University Park, is located just minutes from campus. A valid JAC- Some Healthy Tips ard is needed to enter these facilities. There are for Students numerous opportunities throughout the semes- ter for students to improve their understanding Wash hands for 20 seconds of personal wellness by attending educational ter includes a demonstration kitchen and wellness edu- with warm water and soap programs focused on adventure, aquatics, fitness, group cation room, athletic training room, meditation room, Twenty seconds equates to the exercise, informal recreation, intramural sports, nutri- personal and small group training, fitness assessment amount of time it takes to sing tion, safety, sport clubs, wellness, and youth programs. and nutrition counseling spaces, as well as two massage the JMU fight song twice. Hand UREC, a recently-renovated, state-of-the-art, multi- therapy studios. sanitizer is the next best option. level recreation center with 278,515 square feet of Family and Guest Access Clean the keyboard Wiping activity space, offers six group exercise studios, eight UREC offers family hours Friday at 6 pm until Sun- down the computer keyboard and basketball/volleyball courts, seven racquetball/wally- day at 6 pm and university break hours. During these mouse, especially in computer labs ball courts, four badminton/pickleball courts, a squash times, students can host their immediate family free of with public computers can reduce court, a table tennis area and two indoor tracks. The charge. There are certain areas within UREC that have the spread of germs. Students Fitness Center includes cardiovascular, functional, and have worked with computing ser- age restrictions based on the activities available. UREC vices to distribute antibacterial weight training equipment. The Aquatics Center offers also offers guest passes. Students can host two guests wipes in the computer labs. two pools, a heated/jetted hydrotherapy pool, wet/ (who must present valid identification) per visit during dry classroom, and a dry sauna. The Adventure Center the week. During non-family hours, guests must be 16 Clean workout equipment includes a climbing tower, bouldering wall, equipment years or older. For parties larger than two, please con- UREC has made antibacterial checkout, bike rentals and repair shop, trip instruction tact Erica Foltz, Assistant Director for Member Services wipes available for students to space and an outdoor boat yard. The Wellness Cen- use on all equipment after usage. at 540-568-8742 or [email protected]. Cover that cough or sneeze. Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing helps to stop the spread of germs. Exercise is medicine. Get moving! Exercise helps treat and prevent more than 40 chronic diseases.

Contacts UNIVERSITY RECREATION MSC 3901 (540) 568-8732 www.jmu.edu/recreation

52 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK How Parents Can Help Students Stay Safe Online Almost anyone in the world can access information posted from a per­sonal computer. We tend to assume that the Internet is an anonymous forum for communi­ cation, when this isn’t the reality. Many also assume that what we read on the Internet or through email is trustworthy, when this also may not be the case. Encourage your student to exer- cise discretion when expressing himself/herself on the Internet. It is not uncommon today for peo- ple, including potential employ- ers, to do a web search to find out more about an individual. An offensive or inappropriate online journal entry, pictures or profile note will not be missed. Online predators search for unsuspecting victims. One way they do this is by obtain­ing per- sonal information from posted profiles and journals. Another way is by sending phishing emails to trick people into pro- Information Technology viding personal information. Just nformation technology is an essential element of MyMadison because a profile asks for a piece academic life, enabling study, research and per- MyMadison allows students to register for classes, coor- of personal info doesn’t mean it sonal communication. As a means to achiev- dinate their schedules, check financial aid and account must be provided. Addi­tionally, most online commu­nities offer ing its education, research and service missions, information, view their grades, request transcripts, buy the option to make parts of a Ithe university provides and supports computing and textbooks, pay tuition bills and more. profile accessi­ble only to friends, electronic communication services for all its students. rather than the broader commu- Further information about our services is available at Emergency Notification nity, even though the default set- http://www.jmu.edu/computing. JMU uses multiple methods of communication to inform the campus community in the event of an emer- ting is usu­ally “all public.” Connecting to the network: MyResNet Remind your student to be gency or when the university is affected by inclement MyResNet, JMU’s residence hall network, gets stu- smart and safe with these sim- weather. Students can sign up through MyMadison. See dents connected to the internet so they can access ple precautions. additional information under Safety. their email, the web and other resources from their room. There is wireless access for up to seven devices General Computing Labs Contacts Windows and Mac computers are available in student per occupant. The installation of personal routers and INFORMATION hubs is prohibited in residence halls because of the computer labs throughout campus; two labs are open 24 TECHNOLOGY high probability of interference and security issues. An hours a day, seven days a week. Three assistive technol- Massanutten Hall Ethernet connection is also available for each student. ogy labs are also available. All labs offer a wide variety MSC 5733 of up-to-date software and laser printing (debited from (540) 568-7063 Information Technology Help Desk Email: [email protected] student’s FLEX account) to provide students with tech- The IT Help Desk is available to students to answer a www.jmu.edu/computing wide range of computing questions concerning JMU’s nology resources needed for preparing assignments, con- INFORMATION recommended software applications, operating sys- ducting research and other academic needs. TECHNOLOGY HELP tems, network operations, central systems (e.g. email, Warranty Repair Service DESK MyMadison) and more. Dell and Apple hardware warranty repair service is avail- Student Success Center, Computer Security able to all students and is handled through the Madi- Fourth Floor, MSC 0602 (540) 568-3555 son CyberZone at the JMU Bookstore. The Madison A properly functioning computer will be important Email: [email protected] in your student’s day-to-day life at JMU. Numerous CyberZone is an Apple Authorized Service Provider and www.jmu.edu/computing resources exist to help students learn to operate their Dell computer warranty repair center, providing both computers and navigate the Internet safely. in-warranty and out-of-warranty repair. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 53 Sanctions Students found responsible for vio- The Office of Student Accountability and lating JMU student handbook poli- cies may receive sanctions including, Restorative Practices but not limited to, the following: What is OSARP? lying issues and find ways to repair harms. For more Disciplinary Probation – A time where, if a student were to be The Office of Student Accountability and Restorative information, see www.jmu.edu/osarp/restorative. found responsible for another viola- Practices is a department within the Division of Student Alcohol/Drug Sanctioning Strategies tion, the sanctions imposed in that Affairs that supports JMU’s mission by facilitating stu- case may be more severe. OSARP implements four key strategies relating to alco- dent development and restoration through a fair process Substance Education Programs hol and/or drug violations: – Opportunities for a student to eval- that holds students accountable to community and uni- uate their substance use and consider versity standards in order to support student and com- Off-Campus Adjudication what changes they may be willing to Civic responsibility includes being a good neighbor in make in the future. munity success. OSARP evaluates allegations of student one’s community. Alcohol, drug and/or felony violations Civic Learning Programs – Stu- misconduct that violate the policies listed in the JMU dents may be assigned to complete Student Handbook, available at www.jmu.edu/hand- that occur off campus in Harrisonburg or Rockingham service hours with an office on cam- book. Allegations of academic dishonesty are evaluated County will be addressed by OSARP. Some behavior, pus, to participate in a program to clarify their values and decision mak- by the JMU Honor Council, not OSARP. including felonies and sexual misconduct, can also be ing, and/or to meet regularly with a addressed by OSARP regardless of where they occur. faculty or staff mentor. Parents/Guardians as Partners Restitution – Reimbursement by The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act pre- Parental/Guardian Notification the student to cover the cost of dam- vents disclosure of alleged or adjudicated policy vio- When a student is under the age of 21, parents/guard- age or loss of university property. lations except when related to alcohol and drug ians will be notified of any alcohol or drug violation(s). Suspension from University – violations. Parent and guardian involvement can be The student may not attend, visit, or This notification will occur upon citation in off-campus work at JMU for a specified length instrumental in helping a student learn from an inci- cases or at the conclusion of the Accountability Process of time. dent; parents/guardians will be informed of incidents in on-campus cases or cases involving a JMU Officer. Expulsion from University – The involving alcohol or drugs when a student is under the student is permanently separated fro Three Strikes and Suspension the university and may not attend, age of 21. The Office of Student Accountability and visit, or work at JMU. Restorative Practices must receive permission from the If a student is found responsible for an alcohol or drug Restorative Practices – Students student to discuss any other cases or alleged policy vio- violation they will receive a strike. Strikes are cumula- may be required to participate in a lations with a parent/guardian. tive over a student’s entire career at JMU. Upon receiv- circle process, facilitated dialogue, ing a third strike for a minor alcohol or drug violation, conference or one-on-one coach- Student Learning ing. Other outcomes may include a student may be suspended for a minimum of one The processes implemented by OSARP are educational an apology letter, reflection paper or semester. OSARP must balance the needs of the indi- restitution. in nature, not punitive. Our office believes that each vidual and community when making decisions; there Special Assignments/Restric- student has an opportunity to learn and grow from the tions – are times when the office must separate students from In certain cases, special incident that brings them to OSARP. The sanctions assignments, loss of privileges, loss of the JMU community. Repeated violations, major vio- eligibility to participate in extracur- used by the office are designed using student develop- ricular activities, or restrictions on ment theory to give students the skills and tools they lations, or violations that pose health or safety concerns the use of specific campus facilities to the student or the community can result in a student may be imposed. need to make better decisions in the future. being separated from JMU prior to their third strike. For more extensive information Civic Responsibility on each of these sanctions and Major alcohol and drug violations include drug distri- The University indicates its desire to graduate educated sanctioning in general, please visit: bution, hospitalization due to alcohol or drug use, driv- jmu.edu/handbook/sanctions. and enlightened citizens in its mission statement. By ing under the influence, keg registration violations, NOTE: The Student Handbook is holding students accountable to the university’s expec- felony possession of drugs, and alcohol and drugs in revised each summer session. Please tations both on and off campus, JMU hopes to educate always refer to the online version the same incident. Every case is heard on an individ- students about their responsibilities as citizens of both at jmu.edu/handbook for the most ual basis and sanctions may vary based on the circum- up to date information regarding JMU and the larger community of Harrisonburg. OSARP policies and procedures. stances surrounding the case and a student’s history of Restorative Practices policy violations. OSARP works to equip students with skills to prevent Enlightened Citizen Amnesty Process Contacts and address conflict in a way that leads to a safe liv- ing and study environment. Our Restorative Practices OSARP will grant amnesty from receiving a strike to OFFICE OF STUDENT eligible students who voluntarily report they are in need ACCOUNTABILITY staff is available to help students address roommate dis- AND RESTORATIVE putes, interpersonal conflicts, organizational disagree- of medical attention or have medical attention requested PRACTICES ments, or any other type of conflict through services for them by another due to the consumption of alco- Student Success Center, like facilitated dialogues, restorative circle processes and hol or drugs. OSARP will generally not pursue potential Suite 2122, MSC 2901 conflict coaching. Students may also be sanctioned to alcohol/drug policy violations for students who vol- (540) 568-6218 these experiences as a sanction for a case. These prac- untarily report that someone else is in need of medical Fax: (540) 568-2807 www.jmu.edu/osarp/ tices are based on the larger theory of restorative justice attention due to the consumption of alcohol or drugs. and emphasize the importance of bringing together all For more detailed information on these strategies, participants involved in a conflict to address the under- please visit: www.jmu.edu/handbook. 54 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Learning Centers The Learning Centers offer free tutoring by trained faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate stu- dents. Our six programs offer discipline-specific, cus- tomized instruction to help JMU students take their learning to the next level. Communication Center Student Success Center, Room 1155 (540) 568-1759 • jmu.edu/commcenter The Communication Center supports the com- munication needs of all JMU students, regardless of major. We can help with public speaking, group pre- sentations, interview preparation, group conflict, MREST and SCOM test prep, and more. Digital Communication Consulting (DigiComm) Student Success Center, Room 1155 (540) 568-6203 • jmu.edu/digicomm DigiComm tutors help students one-on-one to pro- duce more sophisticated and professional online con- tent. Our team of highly trained peer consultants can help any student working on a digital assignment, website, or professional portfolio. English Language Learner Services (ELLS) Libraries Student Success Center, Room 1155 At JMU, the libraries are here to support the academic (540) 568-2881 • jmu.edu/ELLS and creative success of all students. A variety of com- ELLS supports multilingual students by provid- fortable and safe places to learn, explore and collabo- ing individual and group consultations on such topics rate are available in four locations — Carrier Library, as reading, writing, listening, speaking, and American Educational Technology and Media Center, Music academic culture. Library and Rose Library. In the makerspaces in Car- Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) rier and Rose, students can tinker, craft and invent with Student Success Center, Room 1119 a wide range of technologies including 3-D printers, vir- (540) 568-2932 • jmu.edu/pass tual reality, sewing machines and more. The Librar- PASS helps students successfully complete tar- ies’ knowledgeable staff and faculty are eager to help geted, historically challenging courses. Peer educa- students find the collections, tools, and resources they tors facilitate weekly out-of-class study sessions that are need. We are here to help, whether at a service desk, via designed to help students master course content and online chat, in a workshop or by appointment. develop their organizational, study, and learning skills. Carrier Library features collections related to the arts, humanities and social sciences. Carrier provides Science & Math Learning Center spaces for individual and collaborative study, JMU Spe- (SMLC) cial Collections, a makerspace, and a café. Student Success Center, Room 1107 The Music Library serves the School of Music as (540) 568-3379 • jmu.edu/smlc well as offering its specialized resources to the greater The Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC) university community. supports introductory science and mathematics courses Contacts Rose Library features collections related to science, by providing walk-in tutoring services. Consult our technology and health sciences. Rose provides spaces for Learning Centers website for a current list of supported courses. Student Success Center individual and collaborative study, a café, a makerspace, Room 1138 University Writing Center and a 24-hour study area with a secure entrance and a (540) 568-2932 Student Success Center, Room 1121 computer lab. jmu.edu/learning (540) 568-1759 • jmu.edu/uwc The Educational Technology Media Center JMU Libraries The Writing Center offers writers help with all prepares students in the College of Education and Pro- (540) 568-6150 types of writing, including arguments, scholarly arti- fessional Education Unit to be knowledgeable users of www.lib.jmu.edu cles, fiction and personal narratives, business writing, educational technology. Its library space in Memorial [email protected] formatting and citation, grammar and punctuation, Hall is available for all members of the JMU community and research strategies. to learn, study, and collaborate. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 55 With the advent of elec- tronic communication, today’s students don’t always check Getting Your Mail their mailboxes as regularly as ach residential student is assigned a box at students did in the past. If you the JMU Post Office located in Madison send a letter, or know that one Union. Students can access their box num- is coming, it’s probably a good ber and combination through MyMadi- idea to encourage your student Eson. Your housing address and mailing address are to check his or her mailbox. different. Personal mail, magazines, packages, etc… should be sent to your mailing address. There is no Parents Say direct mail delivery service to the residence halls. The Don’t forget that the post office offers out going “My daughter has been post office in Madison Union accepts packages on mail services as well. extremely happy at JMU. I feel behalf of students. An email notice is then sent out to Due to an extremely high volume of packages at very satisfied with her choice and notify the student about their delivery. Courier ser- the beginning of each semester, please allow an extra am so pleased at her adjustment vice is available for a fee upon request for packages day or two for receiving and processing packages. For to living away from home, mak- too large for student pickup. faster service, consider ordering books and sending ing friends, balancing school and If sending medicine and items needed for guar- packages so that they arrive a couple of weeks prior fun and meeting and making to you. This way they will be processed and wait- anteed delivery please use an overnight carrier and friends. We Love JMU!” ing for you. In order to avoid further mail or pack- NOT the USPS. Next Day Delivery through carriers age delivery delays, student mail and packages must such as UPS and FedEx is guaranteed delivery to our JMU visitors must request be addressed: site. Next day through the USPS because of delivery a parking permit, at no charge, Student Name from Parking Services. A campus times may just be delivered to the local USPS office 800 South Main St. parking map is available online and require an additional day for us to take physical JMU Box #### at www.jmu.edu/parking. possession of it. Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Parking Services ll students, except resident freshmen, are official record. This service indicator will prevent a stu- permitted to have cars on campus. All vehi- dent from registering for courses, making course adjust- cles on university-owned or leased property ments, obtaining transcripts or receiving a diploma. In must be registered with Parking Services most cases, service indicators are removed within one Aand must display a valid parking permit. hour of satisfying the delinquent fines. Student cita- Parking Services will provide visitors with parking tions delinquent for more than 30 days will be trans- permits at no charge during normal business hours ferred to the University Business Office for collection. (Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Temporary Delinquent citations are included in future student parking permits are available for a small fee for stu- financial bills. dents who do not purchase a permanent permit. For Citations may be appealed within 10 calendar days more information on parking permits and fees down- of the date the citation was issued by submitting the load the Parking Regulations document at www.jmu. citation appeals form located on the Parking Services edu/parking. website. Student citations delinquent more than 10 Parking Citations days and citations transferred to the University Business Parking regulations are enforced 24 hours a day, 365 Office may not be appealed. Contacts days a year. Any vehicle parked on university-owned or Payment of parking fees and fines may be made UNIVERSITY MAIL leased property that fails to display a parking permit is online at www.jmu.edu/parking; at the Parking Ser- SERVICES subject to a parking citation. Inability to locate a vacant vices office during regular business hours or after Madison Union, MSC 0001 parking space in an assigned area does not constitute hours, by inserting payment in the citation payment (540) 568-6257 justification for parking illegally. In accordance with drop box located at the front of the Parking Services www.jmu.edu/postoffice/ the Code of Virginia, no person without a disability, or office. PARKING SERVICES transporting a disabled person, is permitted to park in a James Madison University assumes no responsibility Champions Drive Deck disabled parking space. Under no circumstances should for any motor vehicle or its contents at any time. MSC 1301 a vehicle be parked, stopped or left standing in a fire Students should take note that various on-campus (540) 568-3300 lane for any length of time. lots are not available on football and basketball game- Fax: (540) 568-8060 days. Lots will be posted and monitored, cars left in [email protected] Students receive an electronic reminder via their www.jmu.edu/parking campus email account 1-3 business days after the cita- lots reserved for game day parking may be ticketed and tion has been issued. If payment is not made on the towed. Game-day parking information is available at tenth day, a service indicator is placed on the student’s jmusports.com/gameday. 56 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Safety JMU is committed to the safety and well-being of its students, faculty and staff members “Your Right To Know” A copy of the university’s annual ames Madison University holds a strong and Harrisonburg (main US) cam- ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being pus, Washington (DC) Intern- of its students and faculty and staff members. ship Semesters plus three overseas JThis commitment is manifested in a comprehen- branch campus security reports sive emergency response plan, which has been used are available upon request. Also by more than 400 organizations nationally and inter- available is the University’s nationally. This plan is consistently evaluated and Annual Fire Safety Report. updated. The Office of Public Safety — a profes- You can obtain a copy of sional force of state-trained police officers — is respon- any of these reports by contact- sible for the direct oversight and implementation of ing the Office of Public Safety, the comprehensive emergency response plan. To view n LiveSafe app LiveSafe makes it easy to share infor- MSC 6810, James Madison the complete safety plan visit the website at www.jmu. mation about potential crimes and unsafe situations University, Harrisonburg, VA edu/safetyplan/index.shtml. with campus police. From user’s phones they are able 22807 or request that a copy be Key leadership from across the university constitutes to report GPS — tagged information with added pic- mailed to you by calling (540) the university’s Emergency Response and Recovery tures, videos and audio clips. LiveSafe also allows law 568-6969/6913. This informa- Team. This task force serves as an advisory team to the enforcement to push information to users that sup- tion is also available by clicking senior management team in the midst of a crisis. This plements the Madison Alert system as well as infor- on the “Your Right to Know” team identified the multiple communication methods mation on traffic problems and other non-emergency links for the Harrisonburg cam- to be used by JMU during an emergency. issues. The LiveSafe app also can provide access to pus’s annual crime and fire safety Emergency Notification Methods alert messages for parents and visitors who choose reports, Washington Semesters, n Cell phone Text or voice emergency alerts for reg- to download it. The app is a free download in both and three overseas branch cam- istered students and university employees. Stu- Google Play and iTunes stores. puses at: www.jmu.edu/pub- dents must add a cell phone number to his or her As an important safeguard, each of the university’s safety/righttoknow.shtml. MyMadison account and select the Emergency 35 residence halls are locked 24 hours a day, and entry Notification Authorization box to receive alerts. requires card access. “Prop door” alarms ensure that n Email During an emergency the university will doors remain closed and locked. send blast email messages, which can be sent and Additional security measures includes emergency and received within two to five minutes, to all students blue-light phones at more than 275 locations throughout and university employees to provide updates and campus. These phones are wired directly to the Univer- critical information. sity Public Safety Department communications center. n Campus siren The University uses two differ- Public Safety Department ent systems that produce audible signals to warn the The University Public Safety Department is com- campus community of impending emergency situ- prised of 54 highly trained persons who cover eight Contacts ations or hazardous conditions. One component is areas: Administration, communications, criminal inves- DEPARTMENT OF the Madison ALERT horn, siren and public address tigations, forensic, patrol, cadet, crime prevention and PUBLIC SAFETY system. This system alerts members of the university university safety. The department is located in Anthony- Anthony-Seeger Hall, community of an imminent threat to public safety Seeger and is open 24 hours a day, every day. University MSC 6302 on campus. A second component is the Thorguard police patrol the campus around the clock by foot, bicy- (540) 568-6913 Severe Weather Early Warning System. This auto- cle and car. Emergencies: mated system monitors weather conditions in prox- In addition to their primary role, enforcing all Com- (540) 568-6911 imity to the university. This system will activate a monwealth laws and campus rules and regulations, Uni- Alternate Emergency Line: series of horns and strobe lights in designated areas versity police also deliver a host of community-oriented (540) 442-6911 on campus if atmospheric conditions have a high educational programs aimed at creating a safe campus probability of producing lightning close to campus. environment. Programs focus on personal safety, self- Non-Emergencies: (540) 568-6912 n University Web page During critical incidents, defense, alcohol awareness and safety, safe walkers and the university will redirect any computer that attempts drivers, and silent witness. Fax: (540) 568-3308 to access a university website to an emergency notifi- The University Police Cadet program includes cur- Voice Mail System Direct cation page containing important information. rent JMU students of at least sophomore status. The from On-Campus: 8-4411 n Campus and local media The University works cadets supplement the Police Department force, as the Police Communications closely with local media to distribute information cadets are the eyes and ears of the department. The pd_dispatch@ regarding emergency events and weather cancellations. cadets provide security-related functions on campus jmu.edu To receive important information, tune to the JMU and serve as safety escorts for any student or university www.jmu.edu/pubsafety/ radio station AM-1610, or local stations WSVA-550, employee, free of charge. Students may request safety WMRA-90.7 or television station WHSV. escorts by calling (540) 568-6913. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 57 Off-Campus Part-Time Jobs Student Employment The Off-Campus Part-Time Jobs program is designed MU employs both graduate and undergraduate stu- to assist students in securing off-campus, part- dents in academic, administrative or service-oriented time employment regardless of their financial aid areas. Students must be degree seeking and enrolled eligibility. The program’s coordinator works with Jon at least a half-time basis during the academic year local employers to promote hiring JMU students to be employed in these positions. They receive pay- and to assist with advertising their opportunities. ment for their services via direct deposit twice a month. Additionally, the program is centered on creating Wages earned in student positions are not applied real-world experiences for students that will not only directly toward the cost of tuition; however, they serve as increase self-knowledge but also develop marketable Parents’ Guide to a source of income for weekly living expenses. skills that will provide a solid foundation for securing Career Development There are three work programs at JMU. Although employment during career options beyond graduation. college may not fit every stu- Federal Work-Study Program dent’s schedule, studies show Federal Work-Study jobs are part of the financial aid that students working part-time package for students who demonstrate financial need as Tapping into Campus Resources determined by their FAFSA. Students who are offered will experience benefits well into Students can gather career-related information Federal Work-Study will need to apply and interview the future. Some of these bene- from a variety of sources. So, encourage your stu- with employers to secure a position; however, employ- fits include: dent to: n Lessons in budgeting ment is not guaranteed. These jobs provide a student n Work experience through with the opportunity to earn a paycheck through- n Make note of and attend career and internship application of theoretical out the year. The money earned through this program fairs on campus. is not counted as income when the student applies coursework in practical settings n Attend career panels that may be sponsored by for financial aid next year, if the student reports FWS n Enhancement of time man- Career and Academic Planning, student clubs agement skills earned in the appropriate section of the FAFSA. or faculty members. n Professional networking and Institutional Employment n Go to student organization fair to get a good résumé boosting for future Institutional employment positions are on-campus sense of the clubs and organizations on campus. career opportunities positions available to degree seeking JMU students Of course, working during regardless of financial need. To obtain additional infor- n Check out guest lectures, who can often pro- college means finding a job that mation concerning available on campus positions, refer vide insight into the speaker’s professional field. provides a flexible schedule and to Joblink at joblink.jmu.edu. There are approximately n Read profiles in the Madison Magazine to discover requiring no more than 20 work 2,000 Institutional Employment positions available on what others have gone on to do after college. hours per week allowing students campus each year. Students may not work more than n Visit the Career Resource Center on campus. to keep their academics as their 20 hours per week in any on campus position during priority. At JMU the Student the fall and spring semesters. Employment office works with students and campus depart- ments in the development and Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity fulfillment of employment posi- tions that enhance student learn- James Madison University does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race or color, national or ing. The Student Employment ethnic origin, political affiliation or belief, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, office hosts an annual part-time job fair on campus in Septem- family medical, genetic information, veteran status, parental status (including pregnancy), marital ber, so encourage your student to attend this event. Contact the status, in its employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. JMU complies with all laws Student Employment office for regarding non-discrimination, affirmative action, and anti-harassment. The responsibility for overall more information. coordination, monitoring and information dissemination about JMU’s program of equal opportunity is Contacts assigned to the Office of Equal Opportunity: James Robinson, Director (540) 568-6991, jmu.edu/oeo, STUDENT [email protected] EMPLOYEMENT Student Success Center, JMU and Title IX prohibits sexual and gender-based harassment including sexual assault and other MSC 3519 (540) 568-3269 forms of inter-personal violence. The responsibility for overall coordination, monitoring and information Fax: (540) 568-7994 [email protected] dissemination about JMU’s Title IX program is assigned to the Title IX Coordinator: Amy Sirocky-Meck jmu.edu/student-employment (540)568-5219, jmu.edu/titleix, [email protected]

58 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Institutional Dean of Students Office Veterans Benefits Organization Dr. Josh Bacon, Dean of Students e, the Veterans Certifying Officials, As in any community, universi- Gloria Mast, Associate Dean of Students are committed to assisting veter- ties have an organizational struc- Ashley Stovall, Assistant Dean of Students ans and families with the admin- ture. By familiarizing themselves he Office of the Dean of Students is com- istrative process of requesting and with the institution’s hierarchy, students will understand how mitted to providing students with impar- Wreceiving education benefits. We are constantly educat- the campus is organized and tial and independent support regarding ing ourselves with regard to significant VA changes and where a particular problem can university policies, procedures and regula- ensure that open communication is maintained with be resolved. Ttions. Specific types of assistance include: families regarding those changes. We continually strive Although there are many divi- n withdrawing from the university to improve our performance in the ever-changing pro- sions at JMU, most concerns or n notifying professors of extended class absences cess of Veterans benefits. We serve as the primary liai- questions should be addressed at the lowest level of the hierarchy n facilitating communications and connections with sons between: the student and Veterans Affairs; Veterans as possible. A few parents or stu- university personnel and departments Affairs and JMU; JMU and the student; and the State dents may erroneously believe n referring students to resources to increase the likeli- Approving Agency (SAA) in Virginia and JMU. the president’s office is the place hood of their success to start; however, it is best to Federal Benefits n providing professional and impartial facilitation solve the problem at the source n Post 9/11 GI Bill when possible. of communication. n MGIB Active Duty For example, if your student We assist students who are considering withdrawing n MGIB Selected Reserve has a complaint about a profes- from the university. The student and dean of students sor’s grading, he should contact n Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) staff member discuss personal, financial and academic the professor first. If the com- n The Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assis- implications including pertinent policies and proce- plaint is not resolved to his sat- tance (DEA) isfaction, the next step is to dures directly involved with their withdrawal. n The Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry contact the department head We recommend students make direct contact Scholarship who is responsible for the over- with their professors in cases of short-term or routine all teaching done in that depart- absences. In situations where the student is incapaci- State Benefits ment. If the problem remains, tated or experiencing extraordinary circumstances over n Virginia Military Survivors and Dependent Educa- the next step is to contact the the course of several days, the Office of the Dean of tion Program (VMSDEP) dean, as so on. Students need to become Students will notify faculty on behalf of the student. For detailed information about each military bene- familiar with the organizational Such notifications are sent as a convenience for the fit, please visit our Veterans Benefits website: www.jmu. structure of their campus so that student, but do not excuse the student’s absence. It is edu/registrar/veterans and access our benefit brochures. issues may be addressed and the responsibility of the student to contact each profes- We would like to express our gratitude for the service resolved in the most expeditious sor upon their return regarding the professor’s policy and sacrifice of our military service members and their way. Your student’s academic advisor can be a good source of for missed classes and assignments. families. information and is a potential advocate for him or her when problems arise. Contacts OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF STUDENTS Student Success Center 3010, MSC 3534 (540) 568-6468 Fax: (540) 568-6538 www.jmu.edu/ deanofstudents OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR Veterans Benefits Student Success Center, MSC 3528 (540) 568-4769 or (540) 568-6569 Fax: (540) 568-5615 [email protected] www.jmu.edu/registrar/ veterans

MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 59 University Catalogs The Department of Academic Colleges James Madison University is comprised of eight under- experience by intentionally mixing students from Policy and Curriculum Develop- graduate colleges and a graduate school. disciplines and majors from across the entire campus. ment creates the undergraduate n The College of Arts and Letters offers high-quality This ecosystem helps move students to higher levels and graduate catalogs each year. programs of specialized study in the social sciences, of commitment and success. Honors incubates ideas The Catalog provides useful humanities, communication and the arts, and in sev- and experiments that enrich the entire campus com- information about the univer- eral pre-professional and cross disciplinary areas. sity, courses and major require- munity. The Honors experience challenges students Fore more information, visit www.jmu.edu/cal/. ments. For more information, to intentionally link together the types of engaged n The College of Business offers programs in account- and to access the catalogs, visit Madison experiences that we know transform lives. ing, computer information systems, economics, jmu.edu/catalog. For more information, visit www.jmu.edu/honors. finance, international business, management and n The College of Integrated Science and Engineer- marketing. For more information, visit www.jmu. ing unites Computer Science, Engineering, and Inte- edu/cob/. grated Science and Technology. This college offers n The College of Education offers undergraduate innovative applied STEM programs in an environ- and graduate programs that are designed to lead to ment that stresses hands-on learning with a uniquely majors and minors in pre-professional education, ini- talented faculty. Students may select from a variety tial teacher licensure, advanced programs for teach- of academic programs focusing on both cutting-edge ers, educational leadership, adult education, human solutions to critical human problems and fundamen- resource development and military science. For more tal understanding of the environment in which those information, visit www.jmu.edu/coe/. solutions must be implemented. For more informa- n The College of Health and Behavioral Studies tion, visit cise.jmu.edu/. encourages the exploration of personal, social and n The College of Science and Mathematics offers out- institutional wellbeing, recognizing how urgently standing programs that are student-centered and the scholarship of today must inform the practices designed to prepare students for responsible posi- of tomorrow. Preparing students to recognize and tions at all levels in research, industry, education, understand the contributions they may offer for medicine and government. For more information, health and human services, businesses, governments, innovative community agencies and the advance visit www.jmu.edu/csm. n of knowledge in the 21st century, the college’s pro- The College of Visual and Performing Arts is grams foster interdisciplinary and interprofessional founded on the belief that artistic expression reveals opportunities for inquiry, critical reflection, research the essential nature and diversity of human expe- and practice. Students may select from a variety rience. The college offers a variety of majors and of majors, minors, programs, concentrations and minors through three schools. For more informa- tracks that are available through the departments tion, visit cvpa.jmu.edu/. that comprise the College of Health and Behavioral n The Graduate School coordinates graduate and Studies. For more information, visit chbs.jmu.edu/. postgraduate education throughout the university. n The Honors College is JMU’s newest college It is the mission of The Graduate School to sup- (founded July 2016) with approximately 750 total port, facilitate and promote excellence in lifelong students. The Honors College is more than just aca- education through graduate programs of distinc- demics; it’s an experience that begins in freshman tion, innovative outreach programs, and a diverse orientation and continues beyond graduation. The student body. For more information, visit www. Honors College experience enhances the Madison jmu.edu/grad/.

60 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK Getting to and from cam- Student Travel Options pus often becomes easier as stu- Getting your student to and from campus Shenandoah Valley dents meet and get to know new oncerned that travel to and from home Regional Airport friends. Ride sharing boards and or around Harrisonburg may be a hassle The Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) is informal networks can suffice for for your student? No worries! Check out located approximately 20 minutes from campus. Sky- first year students’ transporta- these options. West Airlines now offers daily service from SHD to Unit- tion needs. C ed’s hubs at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago and Amtrak Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. SHD An Amtrak station is located in Staunton, Va., 20 also provides shuttle service between campus and the air- minutes south of JMU. The station serves the Car- port. Travelers may book flights at www.united.com or by dinal/Hoosier State route, which runs to/from New calling United reservations at 1-800-UNITED1. York – Penn Station to Chicago – Union Station. For more information, contact the station at (800) 872- Washington Flyer 7245 or visit the website at www.amtrak.com. Washington Flyer is a wonderful complement to Home Ride. By combining these two services, a student can BreakShuttle get to Dulles Airport. Then he or she simply takes the BreakShuttle provides students with coach bus ser- Metro from the Home Ride Northern Virginia drop-off vice during academic breaks serving major metropol- to the West Falls Church Metro stop, where he or she itan areas, including Washington D.C., Philadelphia can catch the Washington Flyer bus shuttle service to and New York City. BreakShuttle uses motor coaches the airport. For more information, call (888) 927-4359 equipped with WiFi, TV and bathrooms. Tickets can or visit the website at www.washfly.com. be purchased at www.breakshuttle.com. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) is located 45 minutes east of JMU. CHO is a non- hub, commercial service airport offering daily nonstop flights to and from Charlotte, Philadel- phia, New York/LaGuardia, Washington/Dulles, Chicago and Atlanta. For more information, con- tact the airport at (434) 973-8342 or visit the website at www.gocho.com. College Transit The College Transit motor coaches service includes service home for Thanksgiving, winter break and spring break. For more information, contact College Transit by phone (703) 229- 4311, email [email protected] or Virginia Breeze visit the website at www.collegetransit.com. Virginia Breeze is an daily intercity bus service connect- Harrisonburg Transit ing Blacksburg, Va. with Union Station in Washington, Harrisonburg Transit provides free bus service to JMU D.C. . For more information, contact Virginia Breeze at students. Students can ride the bus to get around on (877) 462-6342 or visit the website at www.catchthev- campus or off campus. Buses typically run from 7:30 abreeze.com. a.m. to midnight. Campus routes operate only during Washington Dulles International Airport JMU’s fall and spring semesters. For route schedules Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is and more information, please visit the website at www. located two hours northeast of JMU in Chantilly, Va. harrisonburgva.gov. Dulles is a major hub offering non-stop flights to 125 Home Ride domestic and international destinations on over 35 Home Ride of Virginia provides weekend and holiday airlines. For more information, contact Dulles at (703) bus service to Charlottesville, Hampton, Northern 572-7200 or visit the website at www.flydulles.com. Virginia and Richmond. Generally, the bus departs Zimride JMU Friday afternoons and returns Sunday evenings. Zimride is a rideshare community for JMU employees Contacts Additional dates include Thanksgiving, winter break and and students. Once logged into the system with their JMU TRANSPORTATION spring break. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the JMU electronic IDs, students, faculty and staff will be (540) 568-4522 JMU Bookstore or by contacting Home Ride at (800) able to find others with similar commuting patterns jmu.edu/transportation 553-6644. For more information, contact Home Ride by or one-time rides. For more information, visit www. phone or visit the website at www.homeride.com. zimride.com/jmu. MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 61 Harrisonburg, Virginia Advertiser Locations

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1. Hotel Madison 6. The Harrison Apartments 2. Virginia Quilt Museum 7. The Hills: Northview Apartments 3. Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union 8. To Shenandoah Valley Airport 4. Follett/JMU Bookstore 9. The Hills: Southview Apartments 5. The UPS Store 10. The Hills: Stonegate Apartments Appendices Contact Information Additional Resources Academic Student Services...... (540) 568-7123...... www.jmu.edu/acstudserv Academic calendars Admissions...... (540) 568-5681...... www.jmu.edu/admissions www.jmu.edu/registrar/ academiccalendars.shtml Alumni Relations...... (540) 568-6234...... www.jmu.edu/alumni Athletics Sports Hotline...... (540) 568-6164...... www.jmusports.com Dining Dollars information Bookstore...... (540) 568-6121...... www.jmu.edu/bookstore www.jmu.edu/cardctr/ddinfo. shtml Bus Schedule and Routes...... www.harrisonburgva.gov/index.php?id=648 Campus Operator Information...... (540) 568-6211 Meal plan information www. Card Services, JACard...... (540) 568-6446...... www.jmu.edu/cardctr jmu.edu/cardctr/mealinfo.shtml Career and Academic Planning...... (540) 568-65555...... www.jmu.edu/cap Off-campus FLEX Center for Multicultural Student Services...... (540) 568-6636...... www.jmu.edu/multicultural information www.jmu.edu/ Center for Global Engagement...... (540) 568-5209...... www.jmu.edu/global cardctr/flexoff.shtml Community Service Learning...... (540) 568-6366...... www.jmu.edu/csl Off-Campus Housing Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union...... (540) 438-0977...... www.cofcu.org properties information Counseling Center...... (540) 568-6552...... www.jmu.edu/counselingctr offcampushousing.jmu.edu Dean of Students, Office of...... (540) 568-6468...... www.jmu.edu/deanofstudents Madison Money Manager Development...... (800) 296-6162...... www.jmu.edu/give links www.jmu.edu/ubo/ Dining Services...... (540) 568-3663...... www.jmu.edu/dining m3.shtml Disability Services...... (540) 568-6705...... www.jmu.edu/ods Residence Life Housing Financial Aid and Scholarships...... (540) 568-7820...... www.jmu.edu/financialaid Contract terms and Fraternity & Sorority Life...... (540) 568-4195...... www.jmu.edu/fsl conditions www.jmu.edu/orl/ General Education...... (540) 568-2852...... www.jmu.edu/gened housing/housing-contracts.shtml Inclement Weather Hotline...... (540) 433-5300 Tuition and fees, billing Information Technology...... (540) 568-7063...... www.jmu.edu/computing dates and information Help Desk...... (540) 568-3555...... www.jmu.edu/computing www.jmu.edu/ubo/ Libraries...... (540) 568-6150...... www.lib.jmu.edu Major Advising...... (540) 568-7350...... www.jmu.edu/advising Off-Campus Life...... (540) 568-6071...... info.jmu.edu/ocl Orientation...... (540) 568-1787...... www.jmu.edu/orientation Outreach & Engagement...... (540) 568-4523...... www.jmu.edu/outreach Parent Relations...... (540) 568-3190...... www.jmu.edu/parents Parking Services...... (540) 568-3300...... www.jmu.edu/parking Public Safety...... www.jmu.edu/pubsafety Non-Emergency...... (540) 568-6912 Emergency...... (540) 568-6911 Parents Say Post Office...... (540) 568-6257...... www.jmu.edu/postoffice “The Parent Relations office really made the transition from Registrar and Records Office...... (540) 568-6281...... www.jmu.edu/registrar high school to college smooth Residence Life...... (540) 568-4663...... www.jmu.edu/orl for both student and parents. Road Conditions in Virginia...... 511virginia.org Thank you!” Student Accountability and Restorative Practices, Office of...... (540) 568-6218...... www.jmu.edu/osarp/ Student Activities & Involvement, Office of...... (540) 568-8157...... www.jmu.edu/osai/ Student Employment...... (540) 568-3269...... www.jmu.edu/stuemploy/ Student Success...... (540) 568-3787...... www.jmu.edu/successcenter/ Student Wellness and Outreach...... (540) 568-2831...... www.jmu.edu/healthcenter Tickets Athletics, UPB, Family Weekend...... (540) 568-3853...... jmutickets.com Masterpiece Season Series...... (540) 568-7000...... www.jmu.edu/cvpa/masterpiece Theatre and Dance...... (540) 568-6342...... www.jmu.edu/theatre University Business Office...... (540) 568-6505...... www.jmu.edu/ubo University Health Center...... (540) 568-6178...... www.jmu.edu/healthcenter University Recreation Center...... (540) 568-8732...... www.jmu.edu/recreation MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 63 Chesapeake Apartments Ice House on Grace C16 R12 Avenue Grace Three blocks to Lot BUILDING KEY downtown C13 C15 Parking Deck Street t Martin Luther King, Jr W. Bruce Street 131 W. Grace Street E-2-3 Commons, The C-4 Golf Practice Facility A-9 Logan Hall B-4 Shorts Hall C-6 ee Modular alnut Lane e W et t Memorial 220 University Boulevard J-9 Converse Hall B-3 Grace Street Modular B-1 Long Field/Mauck Stadium F-4-5 Showker Hall C-6 venu Service ee Art Complex Vehicle Admissions Ice House t 380 University Boulevard J-9 Convocation Center D-E-7 Grace Street Parking Deck C-3 Madison Hall C-2 Small Wind Training S West Gr Ice House ee Veterans Memorial 1 esapeake A Parking . Visitor Parking Z Park and Testing Facility H-5-6 Ch Wa 755 MLK, Jr. Way H-4 D-Hall C-4 Grafton-Stovall Theatre D-3 Madison Union D-3-4 ace St. South MainHo Stretel Madison y South Willow Str (City of Harrisonburg) University South Mason Str 1077 S. Main Street A-3 D-Hub, JM’s Food Court E-F-4 Greek Row B-5-6 Mason Street Parking Deck C-1 Sonner Hall B-C-7 Services t R9 ee S. Liberty Str Alumnae Hall C-3 Dingledine Hall E-4-5 Hanson Hall D-5 Massanutten Hall A-3 Spotswood Hall B-C-2 University East Grace Mason Street University C8 Anthony- Parking Deck Anthony-Seeger Hall B-1 Duke Dog Alley D-6 Harrison Hall B-3 Maury Hall C-4 Student Success Center C-D-2 Services Annex Seeger Health Center Campus Stre S. Main Street Gr Apartments on Grace B-1, E-2-3 Duke Hall C-2 Health & Behavioral Studies D-2 McGraw-Long Hall E-3 Studio Center E-F-2 ace Stre South High Str Police et Martin Luther King, Jr C7 Ashby Hall B-3 Eagle Hall C-6 Health Center, University D-2 Memorial Hall E-1-2 Tree Houses B-7 Duke Madison Warsaw et Memorial Admissions Bell Hall E-3 E-Hall G-7-8 Hillcrest House C-3 Memorial Hall Art Complex E-1 Union Bank & Trust Center H-8 Warsaw AvenueAvenue 11 Office X CantMartin Luther King Bioscience G-6 Edith J. Carrier Hillside Hall D-3 Miller Hall C-2 University Recreation Center Parking r South Mason Street ell Av Deck . 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66 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAVID SHOWALTER, VILLE VIEW PHOTOGRAPHY & UNIVERSITY UNION Visiting JMU n order to ease travel plans we have included the Cross over I-81 and at the second light, turn right into following driving directions for those driving. the main entrance of campus. Visit the Student Travel section for airline and From the WEST (West VA) train information. I Drive I-64 East (portions toll) to Lexington, VA. Merge From the NORTH (Pennsylvania) onto I-81 North toward Winchester. Take exit 245, Drive I-81 South toward Winchester. You will see Port Republic Road. Turn left off the exit ramp onto parts of campus on both the left and right as you Port Republic. Cross over I-81 and at the second light, approach exit 245. Take the 245 exit, Port Repub- turn right into the main entrance of campus. lic Road off I-81. At the light, turn right onto Port From Northern VA and Washington, D.C. Republic. At the next light, turn right into the main (including Dulles & Reagan Airports) entrance of campus. Drive I-66 West until this road ends at Front Royal. From the SOUTH Merge onto I-81 South (toward Roanoke) and continue (Southern VA/ North Carolina) to exit 245. Turn right at the light, off the Drive I-81 North toward Winchester. Take the 245 exit ramp. At the next light, turn right into exit, Port Republic Road off I-81. At the light, left the main entrance of campus. Winchester onto Port Republic Road. Cross over I-81 and at the For listings of accommodations visit Washington, DC 81 66 second light, turn right into the main entrance of cam- www.jmu.edu/parents/travel/ James Madison 95 pus. accommodations.shtml. University Charlottesville From the EAST (Richmond) 64 Lexington 64 Drive I-64 West to Staunton. Merge onto I-81 North Richmond toward Winchester. Take exit 245, Port Republic 81 Roanoke Road. Turn left off the exit ramp onto Port Republic. Wytheville VIRGINIA 85 Chesapeake 77

MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK 67 Index A I Academics...... 30 Information Technology (IT)...... 53 Attendance...... 33 Help Desk, Information Technology...... 53 Commencement Requirements...... 39 Course Adjustment...... 34 J Educational Records...... 38 JACard...... 43 Final Examinations...... 35 General Education Program...... 38 L Honor System...... 37 Learning Centers...... 55 Major Information...... 37, 44 Standing...... 32 Libraries...... 55 Student Services...... 32 M Admissions, Office of...... 42 Advising Madison Money Manager...... 48 Freshman/Transfer...... 14, 44 Mail Services...... 56 Major...... 42 Care Packages...... 46 Alumni Relations, Office of...... 10 Map Athletics...... 19 Campus...... 64, 65 B Harrisonburg...... 62 Banking/ATMs...... 43 Bookstore...... 43 O Business Office, University...... 48 Orientation...... 10, 11, 12 C Outreach and Engagement...... 44 Card Services...... 43 Career and Academic Planning...... 44 P Center for Multicultural Student Services...... 17 Parents Council...... 6 Center for Global Engagement...... 40 Parent Relations, Office of...... 6 Study Abroad...... 40 Civic Engagement...... 16 Parking Services...... 56 Colleges...... 60 Public Safety...... 57 Commencement...... 39 Community Service-Learning...... 17 R Contact Information...... 63 Recreation Center, University (UREC)...... 52 Counseling Center...... 45 Registrar, Office of...... 38, 59 D Residency Dean of Students, Office of...... 37, 59 Contract...... 22 Degree Off-Campus Life...... 20, 21, 22 Credit Hours...... 37 Major/Minor...... 37 Residence Life, Office of...... 13, 20, 23, 24, 25 Dining Services...... 18 Roommates...... 13, 20, 22 Meal Plans...... 18 Disability Services...... 46 S Safety...... 57 E Employment (Student)...... 58 Emergency Notifications...... 57 Equal Opportunity Notice...... 58 Scholarships...... 47 F Student Accountability/Restorative Practices...... 54 Family Weekend...... 6 Student Involvement Opportunities...... 27 Financial Aid...... 47 Student Dean, Office of...... 37 First-Year Send Offs...... 10 Student Records Fraternity and Sorority Life...... 26, 27 Location/Privacy of...... 38 G Student Success...... 35 Giving...... 49 Student Work Experience Center...... 58 Grades...... 34, 35 Parent Access...... 35, 38 T Graduate School...... 44 Traveling To/From Campus...... 61, 67 H Harrisonburg Tourism...... 66 V Health Center, University...... 50, 51, 52 Veterans benefits...... 59 68 MADISON FAMILY HANDBOOK James Madison University Bookstore the best place for...

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