What you should bring This is a non-exhaustive list of items that you are most likely to need at JMU. You may not need all of them, because some will depend on your lifestyle choices (such as whether you have a bicycle or not) and some will depend on which hall you chose (such as whether you need a fan). We encourage you to talk to your roommate(s) about items that you can share. Also, keep in mind that it might be better to wait to buy certain items since you will have a better idea of what you need.
q Power strip with circuit protection q Refrigerator (5 cubic feet or smaller) q Reusable water bottle q School supplies q Sewing kit
q Alarm clock q Backpack q Bicycle with a durable lock (there’s a bike rack outside each residence hall) q Coffeemaker with automatic shut-off q Desk lamp q E xtra-long twin bed sheets, pillow(s), blanket(s) q Fan(s) q First aid kit q Flashlight
q Hair dryer q Hangers q Laundry basket and high efficiency detergent q Message board q Optional computer Ethernet cable (25 feet) q Personal toiletries q Posters (Use thumbtacks for drywall or white putty for
q Shower caddy q Shower shoes q Small trash can q Towels and washcloth q Umbrella
cinder block. 3M products are only allowed on cinder block.)
What to leave behind To ensure the safety of all our students, JMU prohibits the use of the following items in residence hall rooms:
◆ Air conditioners or personal space coolers ◆ Air fryers ◆ Appliances without an automatic shut-off ◆ Appliances with open heating elements ◆ Black lights ◆ Candles
◆ Curtains and valances that have not been treated and tagged as fire retardant ◆ Extension cords, cube/ multiplug adapters ◆ George Foreman grills ◆ Halogen lamps ◆ Incense ◆ Knives ◆ Lamps and bed risers with electrical outlets
◆ Microwaves ◆ Pets (except fish)
◆ Room heaters ◆ Toaster ovens ◆ Toasters
◆ Weapons, including replicas and guns (paintball guns or any form of BB gun included) ◆ Wireless routers and hubs
Getting your mail Your assigned mailbox is in The Union post office. Access your box number and combination through MyMadison after Aug. 7. Your housing address and mailing address are different. Send personal mail, magazines, packages, etc. to your mailing address. There is no direct mail delivery to the residence halls. The post office in The Union accepts packages on your behalf. An email notice is then sent out to notify you about the delivery. Courier service is available for a fee upon request for packages too large to pick up. When sending medicine or items needed for guaranteed delivery please use an overnight carrier and not USPS. Next Day Delivery through carriers such as UPS and FedEx guaran- tees delivery to our site. USPS Next Day Delivery may be delivered to the local USPS office and need an extra day for us to get it. With a high volume of packages at the beginning of each semester, please allow extra time for receiving and processing. Consider sending packages a couple of weeks before you arrive to allow for processing.
To avoid mail or package delivery delays, address mail and packages to: Student Name 800 South Main St. JMU Box #### Harrisonburg, VA 22807
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