Upperclass students have to live in the Lake Area.
MYTH. Upperclassmen housing is available all over campus, including the Bluestone, Skyline, Lake and Treehouse areas, as well as the Apartments on Grace which are conveniently located to the Forbes Center, Memorial Hall, and the quad.
Do JMU dorms have bathrooms?
Most rooms are located on a corridor with community baths. There are several suites of rooms with two students per room sharing a bath with another double room. Residents are responsible for the cleanliness of bathrooms that are not accessible from a common hallway.
What is housing contract at JMU?
A Housing Contract is a legally binding document that, when signed electronically, commits a student to live in the residence halls during the upcoming year and reserves a space for the student according to the Terms and Conditions of the Contract.
Are JMU dorms air conditioned?
Are first year halls air-conditioned (AC)? Apartments on Grace, Bluestone Residence Halls, Hillside Residence Halls, and Skyline Residence Halls all have A/C throughout the buildings.
Can you pick your roommate at JMU?
While first year students can select their roommate(s), they cannot select suitemates.
Do RA’s get free housing JMU?
Resident Adviser
RAs receive a salary, reduced room rent, a laundry stipend and if possible, a single room on campus. They are still responsible for paying all tuition, room & board, and fees.
How do you pick a dorm at JMU?
Room Selection Timeslots are based on when you pay your enrollment deposit, so pay your deposit as early as possible. In addition, you must sign the 2022-2023 Housing Contract to participate in Online Room Selection. Housing Contracts will be available on April 1, 2022 on the Online Housing System.
What GPA do you need to get into JMU?
With a GPA of 3.55, JMU requires you to be around average in your high school class. You’ll need a mix of A’s and B’s, and very few C’s. If you have a lower GPA, you can compensate with harder courses like AP or IB classes.
What comes in a JMU dorm room?
A typical room in White Hall has:
Two XL twin beds with innerspring mattresses (beds are bunkable and height adjustable; underneath clearance: 5″ to 28″)Two individual desks with chairs.Two built-in wardrobes with top storage.Two chests of lighting.Mirror.Mini blinds or roller shades.
Can you have microwaves at JMU?
Students are responsible for renting or buying their own refrigerators. Microfridges are not authorized on campus (fridge/microwave combo). To rent or purchase a refrigerator, you may do so via College Savers.
How can I get out of my JMU housing contract?
To submit a Contract Release Request form, please go to the Online Housing System, click on Forms, and select Contract Release Request. If you have any questions about this process, please contact Residence Life at 540-568-4663 or .
Does JMU have on campus Apartments?
The Office of Residence Life believes that the Apartments on Grace are a great option for upperclass and transfer students who want to experience apartment living with all the benefits of living on campus!
How many JMU students live off campus?
James Madison University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,727 (fall 2020), with a gender distribution of 42% male students and 58% female students. At this school, 30% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 30% of students live off campus.
