Review this resource when you're preparing to assist new Dukes in the JMU community.
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Congratulations on being chosen to be a part of the 2022 O-Team!
We are so excited for Weeks of Welcome and hope you are too! This year will be filled with anxious and excited incoming students who will soon call James Madison University their new home. Please utilize this guide to share information with new Dukes to support a successful transition experience. We look forward to a successful Weeks of Welcome. Together, we can create lasting experiences for all our incoming Dukes!
Go Dukes!
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Alumni Association alumni.jmu.edu Why is the JMU Alumni Association important to new students?
As an incoming student, you might think the JMU Alumni Association is only for people who have graduated. But the reality is, even as a freshman, it is never too early to think about the future. JMU Nation is made up of over 135,000 alumni located worldwide and one thing about JMU Alumni is that they LOVE fellow Dukes. As a student, the JMU Alumni Association is a way for you to network with alumni and use them as a resource to find summer internships, be mentored by professionals in your field and form relationships that last far beyond your four years as a student. Keeping the traditions alive The JMU Alumni Association also serves as the tradition keepers for the university. Events are upheld every year by the JMU Alumni Association. Get in on the excitement and help create a lasting
legacy for future Dukes. What we’re all about
The JMU Alumni Association has 30+ geographical alumni chapters located worldwide! The Madison Network also offers opportunities to enhance your Madison Experience by participating in networking receptions, webinars and other professional development opportunities.
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Army Reserve Officer Training Corps jmu.edu/rotc What is the Department of Military Science? This department falls under the College of Education and provides premiere leadership instruction by preparing young men and women for future roles as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army upon college graduation. What is the “Duke” Battalion? Established in 1979, The Duke Battalion is a Senior ROTC host battalion comprised of 180 students at JMU (or at one of our crosstown units – Blue Ridge CC, Bridgewater College). What type of classes does the Military Science Department teach? Lecture: MSCI 101/102, 201/202, 310/320 and 410/420 (300 and 400 level classes are restricted to contracted cadets): Focus is on leadership styles and techniques through a building block approach while incorporating military skills like map reading, land navigation and decision making. Laboratory: MSCI 100/200/300/400: A two-three-hour lab which focuses on military tasks/skills like rappelling, first aid, land navigation, water survival and basic military tactics. Do I have to be a member of ROTC in order to take a Military Science class? No, any student can take the 100 and 200 level Military Science classes for elective credit. However, only contracted cadets (students who have made a commitment to serve in the military after graduation) can take 300 and 400 level classes. There is no Army obligation for taking the basic course (100-200 level). Who works with ROTC? Army Active duty/US Army Reserve/VA National Guard military officers and non-commissioned officers, civilian contractors and Department of the Army civilians. What types of scholarships are offered through ROTC? When available, JMU ROTC offers merit-based campus scholarships from 2-3.5 years. All of the scholarships pay 100% tuition and fees or room and board, $1200 per year for books and a $420 monthly stipend while enrolled in school. Scholarships can only be applied for if the student is enrolled in a military science class. Scholarships are awarded on an Order of Merit list system. What is the ROTC nursing program? It is comprised of all the cadets in ROTC who are nursing majors and want to serve in the Army Nurse Corps. There are nursing scholarship opportunities for those who are eligible. By joining the ROTC program or taking a class, do I have to commit to serve in the armed forces after I graduate? No, there is no obligation to the Army if you are just taking a 100 or 200 level class. Students are encouraged to take a class to see if they may be interested in the Army without any obligation. A military obligation is only incurred if you sign a contract before going into your junior year. Contracting into ROTC is competitive and based on academics, physical fitness and ROTC military skills performance. Scholarship winners are automatically contracted into ROTC and commit to an Army obligation upon commissioning.
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Bookstore jmu.edu/bookstore
What is the JMU Bookstore? We are the official campus store for all JMU licensed merchandise, textbooks, computers, software, peripherals, school supplies and general reading books. Can I purchase merchandise online? Absolutely. Approximately 50% of our textbook sales are through our online store. The easiest and most accurate way to buy textbooks online is through MyMadison. When viewing your course schedule in MyMadison, click the link buy my books and your schedule is automatically cross- referenced against our title list. What you’ll see is a detailed list of your required and recommended textbooks organized by course, course number and section. The Bookstore will have the books ready for you when you arrive or have them shipped to your home. Using MyMadison to buy your books ensures you have the right book at the right time. When can I buy my books? Textbooks are typically available for purchase a week or so before classes start and remain on the You can sell your books to us every day. However, the last weeks of each semester (BUYBACK) are typically the best time to sell your textbooks because we are buying some to use the next semester. We buy those books needed for next semester at 50% of the original purchase price. For more information on buyback, go to: jmu.edu/bookstore/buyback. You can check in your rental books any time before the due date. It is your responsibility to remember which books you rented and to check them in on time. You can find the rental check in due date on your receipt and on our buyback/rental check in page: jmu.edu/bookstore/buyback. shelf for the first 4-6 weeks of the semester. When can I buy or sell back my books?
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Card Services jmu.edu/cardctr
What is a JACard? JACard stands for James Madison University Access Card. Why do I need a JACard? JACard is your official JMU identification and your passport to most services on campus. What are the requirements to obtain a JACard? You must be enrolled in classes and have a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Do I need to replace my JACard every year? No. Your card is good as long as you are a student at JMU. We do replace lost, damaged or stolen cards but there is a fee. Normal wear and tear is replaced free of charge (This is determined by management in Card Services). How much does it cost to replace a lost or damaged card? Replacement cards cost $20. Where do I report a lost card? On the web at jmu.edu/cardctr any time of the day or night, call 568-6446 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday, through Friday. After hours, contact campus police in Anthony-Seeger Hall. What is a FLEX account? A FLEX account is a pre-paid debit account. It operates like a checking account without having to write checks, pay a service fee or balance your account. There are no annual fees. You do not have to worry about carrying cash or checks around with you while you are on campus. All you need is your JACard. How do I add money to my FLEX account? Add to your account via the web, phone, mail, fax or in person. Credit card charges may be phoned in or made on our website, jmu.edu/cardctr. You may also add cash to your account at remote terminal locations. There are remote terminals at Carrier Library, UREC, Rose Library, EnGeo, Student Success Center, Festival and Memorial Hall. Family members can add funds to your account any time via the web, by calling 568-6446 or by mailing a check to Card Services. What is Mobile ID? An app that will allow students entry into labs, classrooms and other non-residential spaces that they have approved access to and that have been labeled for Mobile ID. The app will also enable students to pay for vending, laundry and meals at some locations across campus from their phone. While Mobile ID offers added convenience, it is not meant to replace JACards. It is very important that students continue to carry their JACards as there are still areas on campus unable to accept Mobile ID. It is also important to note that in the interest of public safety, Mobile ID will not allow students entry into residence halls. The use of a JACard is still required to access those spaces.
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Career Center jmu.edu/career
The University Career Center team prepares and empowers every JMU student in every aspect of their career development. In other words, we help all students find what their dream jobs are and how to pursue those career paths. We are most well-known for hosting career fairs at JMU, offering resume workshops, reviewing students’ resumes, conducting interview practices and assisting students with career exploration or any career- related needs via career advising appointments. Career Fairs at JMU: Career fairs are large JMU events that provide unique opportunities for students to connect with recruiters and representatives of 100+ companies who come to JMU campus to hire JMU students for jobs and internships. Juniors tend to find great internship opportunities at career fairs; seniors can conveniently get interview invitations for full-time jobs at career fairs; and first-year as well as second-year students are highly encouraged to attend career fairs to practice introducing yourself or networking in professional settings. Fall 2022 career fairs’ dates: • Meet the Firms (for College of Business students): Sept. 7 • Nurse Recruitment Day (for nursing students): Date TBD • CISE Career and Internship Fair (for students interested in science and engineering careers): Sept. 14 • Campus-Wide Career Fair (for all JMU students across all majors): Sept. 28 and 29 • Hart School Career and Internship Fair (for students interested in hospitality management and sports and recreation management careers): Nov. 9 • SMAD Day (for students interested in media, arts and design careers): Date TBD Handshake (jmu.joinhandshake.com) is: • The #1 way college students find jobs and internships • Where 2,000+ new jobs and internships are posted every week for JMU students • Where students can register for career fairs, find out upcoming workshops and events • Also, where students can make an appointment with a JMU Career Advisor • Available for free for every single JMU student, starting from your very first day at JMU and up to 2 years after you graduate Five Action Steps to Become #CareerReady: 1. Activate your Handshake account and keep updating your Handshake account on a regular basis 2. Meet a JMU Career Advisor at least once every academic year: jmu.joinhandshake.com/appointments 3. Connect your classes with potential career paths that you might be interested in 4. Attend career fairs every semester 5. Have at least one internship during your time at JMU Don’t miss out on important career workshops, resources and news by following us on Instagram: instagram.com/jmucareer
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Centennial Scholars jmu.edu/centscholars
What is Centennial Scholars? The Centennial Scholars Program is designed to provide financial support, social development and academic enrichment to eligible under-served students from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students receive a financial aid package in the form of a grant to cover tuition, comprehensive fees, standard room rates and board for a maximum of four years for first years and two years for transfer students. Applications are available on the CSP website from mid-January to early March for the following fall semester (specific dates vary each year). Undergraduate Participants receive support through a variety of programs offered by CSP: • Large Group meetings • Small Group meetings • CSP Buddy System: upper-class CSP students team up with incoming first year and transfer students • Completion of 100 hours of local community service per academic year • Participate in all program events • First year and students with a GPA lower than 3.0 must attend study hall • All expectations are located on the CSP website Undergraduate Eligibility • Admission to JMU as an incoming first-year or transfer student • CSP students must qualify annually for a Federal Pell Grant (as determined by the FAFSA) The FAFSA must be completed by the March 1 priority filing deadline each year • Aptitude and interest in program activities • Virginia resident Graduate Assistants – Mentors • GAs are mentors for the undergraduate students in CSP • Mentors hold weekly meetings with a small cohort of undergraduate participants in the program.
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Center for Civic Engagement jmu.edu/civic The mission of the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement is to foster and coordinate civic engagement activities in support of the University’s mission. Why civic engagement? JMU aims to be the national model of the engaged university. Civic engagement at JMU means advancing the legacy of James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, by preparing individuals to be active and responsible participants in a representative democracy dedicated to the common good. Although often viewed as synonymous with community engagement, civic engagement is characterized by an ethic of citizenship and public responsibility. Few Americans better exemplify these traits than our university’s namesake, James Madison, who devoted his life to promoting the concept of liberty buttressed by the twin necessities of active political participation and rigorous, substantial education. In a period in which many Americans have lost confidence in our political institutions and find “politics” to be too controversial, partisan or divisive, embodying this Madisonian commitment seems a more pressing charge than ever before. How can students become a more engaged citizen? JMU has an on-campus precinct. Be sure to register to vote: jmu.edu/vote/ Civic learning is embedded in coursework at JMU. Take a class: • General Education American Experience – Cluster 4: jmu.edu/gened/ • Most majors have courses dedicated to civic learning and democratic engagement. Contact your academic department to learn more: jmu.edu/academics/ JMU is constantly hosting interesting lectures, panels and dialogue sessions on contemporary, public issues. The James Madison Center maintains a list of upcoming programs at jmu.edu/civic. Several student organizations are explicitly connected to civic engagement at JMU. Here are some resources: • Student Government Association: info.jmu.edu/sga/ • College Democrats: beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/jmudemocrats • College Republicans: beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/jmucollegerepublicans
• NAACP: beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/JMUNAACP • Virginia 21: beinvolved.jmu.edu/organization/va21
Civic engagement is built into most Community Service-Learning opportunities: jmu.edu/csl. Montpelier, the historic home of James and Dolley Madison, is about one-hour from campus. Learn about the life of Madison, the political debates embodied in the Constitution and explore a new exhibit on slavery: montpelier.org/
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Center for Global Engagement jmu.edu/global What services are provided? The Center for Global Engagement offers a wide array of study abroad programs, support for our international students and scholars on campus, as well as providing opportunity for international
research and collaboration amongst the faculty. International Student and Scholar Services: ISSS provides support and services to JMU’s international community by
• Offering programs to enhance the stay of international students and scholars, including social activities, support for adjustment and culture shock, academic assistance and help navigating JMU. • Advising and assistance with immigration matters pertinent to JMU students, scholars, faculty, and staff. • Offering educational programs to the entire campus community highlighting the numerous cultures represented on campus and to increase awareness of cultures not currently represented. Peace Corps Prep Program: Did you know that JMU was selected by the Peace Corps to host a Peace Corps Prep Program? Not many colleges have the opportunity to prepare students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. Once students successfully complete the Peace Corps Prep program, they will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Peace Corps. Since the agency’s founding in 1961, around 570+ alumni from JMU have served abroad as Peace Corps volunteers. Study Abroad With over 50 countries to select from, there is a suitable program to meet our students global learning needs. Dukes are offered semester-long, short-term, exchange programs, and more! Study Abroad is an excellent way to get credit for coursework while experiencing an incredible new country and culture. Courses taken on any JMU program will count back towards your degree. • Study Abroad advisors help link students to programs that best fit their academic and personal needs. • We will prepare students for their study abroad program with pre-departure orientations regarding health and safety, culture shock, passports and visas, insurance, checklists, etc. • Financial Aid may be applied to a study abroad program, but students should speak with an advisor in Financial Aid about specific details. There are also several JMU scholarships available to students of merit and/or need.
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Center for Multicultural Student Services jmu.edu/multicultural What is the Center for Multicultural Student Services? CMSS is an integral part of the student experience at James Madison University as we educate and advocate for racial equity, intersectionality and effective allyship. The Center strives to support an inclusive campus through dialogue, leadership experiences and cultural celebrations beyond the classroom that honor and value diverse identities. How does CMSS go about their mission? Throughout the school-year, CMSS hosts a number of events and programs that focus on cultural education, social justice, diversity and inclusion. Our student organizations and DEEP Impact facilitate events weekly as well. CMSS is located on the first floor of the Student Success Center and has lounge areas with a television, conference rooms and computer space for students to utilize. The space is open and welcome to all students who enjoy surrounding themselves with others from diverse backgrounds. What student organizations fall under the CMSS umbrella? CMSS is home to 47 multicultural student organizations. These organizations are diverse in their membership, with interests ranging in the areas of ethnic identity, religious affiliation, multicultural Greek life and academics. If interested in joining CMSS student organizations, please visit their tables at Student Org Night. What resources does CMSS offer? • Cultural Programming and Diversity Awareness: o Guest speakers or performers, educational workshops, presentations, trainings, social activities, • Diversity Recruitment and Retention: o Collaborations with JMU Admissions • Leadership Development: o CMSS Student Organization
o Student Travel o DEEP Impact o MLK Celebration Week
• Student Support: o Student organization/personal development, social justice advocacy,
marketing/advertisement, Wellness Passport co-sponsorship/partnership, etc.
Can any student become involved with CMSS? Yes, through student organizations associated with CMSS, volunteer on program committees, participate in leadership programs, attend trips and conferences, work in our department during the year and summer and utilize any other services offered. What jobs are available for students in CMSS? CMSS has several student employment positions throughout the academic year, related to office/front desk assistance and graphic design. We also accept a number of student volunteers each year. Finally, our DEEP Impact program hires Diversity Educators annually. The Yard is in front of the Student Success Center and houses fraternity and sorority plots that represent Black Greek letter organizations, Latinx fraternities and sororities and Asian interest fraternities and sororities, all within the Inter-Cultural Greek Council. Currently ICGC is made up of 13 organizations which have been on campus since 1971.
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Fraternity and sorority plots have existed throughout college campuses for more than 50 years. Traditionally this culture has existed on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities for NPHC organizations and in recent years Predominately White Institutions have also adopted this culture to create representation for culturally based fraternities and sororities. The purpose of fraternity and sorority plots is to highlight the presence of culturally based fraternities and sororities on JMU’s campus. This space is significant to ICGC because it represents the history, pride and culture of our organizations. Each organization has an emphasis on academic excellence, service, advocacy and brotherhood/sisterhood. These organizations have historically been advocates in their community, as leaders and change agents throughout the years. Each of the plots (also viewed as monuments) pay homage to the chapters that have existed on this campus for over 50 years. The organization name, chapter name, founding date and chartering date at JMU is listed on each plot. The space is extremely important to ICGC because it establishes a physical presence of the organizations at JMU.
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Community Service-Learning jmu.edu/csl
What is Community Service-Learning? CS-L gets students involved in community opportunities that solve real-world challenges while connecting with fellow students. From a Friday afternoon, to a weekend, and even a semester, students can make a difference locally and globally. Dukes Make a Difference (D-MAD) Prior to Weeks of Welcome, we connect new students with their classmates to make a real difference while getting immersed in an unforgettable experience of addressing challenging societal problems. No experience necessary; students should come ready to learn and serve together! Opportunities just off-campus Gain global experience without ever leaving Harrisonburg: CS-L partners with more than 100 diverse and local community organizations to connect students to meaningful opportunities. Simply by enrolling in a service-learning course, participating in the Off-Campus Federal Work Study program, joining a service organization and/or stopping by CS-L we get students involved. Stop by CS-L to learn about the dozens of Service-Learning courses offered every semester. Take what you are learning in the classroom and apply it to real-world challenges. From teaching adults English, assisting children with disabilities through activities like therapeutic horse-back riding, and serving people who are hungry, combine class material and community experience to address vexing challenges. Be part of a community on day one! Students eligible for the Federal Work Study program work approximately 8 hours per week at a local non-profit or area school for the semester or academic year. The CS-L staff provides individual support and training workshops while students earn an hourly wage through your financial aid package. Visit CS-L to get the scoop. Transformative immersion experiences One of the most popular and longest running service-immersion programs in the country, JMU’s Alternative Breaks are led by student leaders where you travel together to take on a challenging project for a weekend or week. Students consistently report that these life-changing experiences lead to life-long friends, new perspectives on their goals, and a deeper connection to larger social issues. Students can accelerate their connection to fellow JMU students and address a complex social issue by joining other students in a meaningful service immersion for D-MAD (see above), during fall break or at spring break. You’ll hop on a JMU van, connect with student leaders and fellow students, and invest in a community. To get connected visit us at jmu.edu/abp and stop by at Student Org Night. Online registration is first-come first-served. What other opportunities are offered through CS-L? • Student leader training and development • Paid student employee positions • Service year and other post-graduate resources and assistance
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Counseling Center jmu.edu/counselingctr
The Counseling Center provides free, confidential personal counseling services to all JMU students. Initial visits do not require an appointment as the Counseling Center offers walk-in hours for initial assessments Monday-Friday 10am-3pm. For mental health emergencies (e.g., thoughts or plans to kill yourself, thoughts of seriously harming others, recent sexual assault) crisis services are available by calling or coming into the Counseling Center during business hours to speak with a clinician. After regular business hours or on weekends, call the Counseling Center and select “Option 1” to connect to the after-hours crisis line. Counseling services typically provided at the Counseling Center involve issues such as relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, anxiety/stress, eating and body image concerns and difficulty adjusting to college life. Treatment options provided by the Counseling Center include: • Specialized Treatment Programs: There are several specialized treatment programs to assist JMU students with a variety of goals, including: reducing anxiety symptoms, improving mood, increasing coping strategies, regulating emotions, managing distress, fostering healthy relationships and improving self-care. These three-week programs include numerous evidence-based strategies and interventions. They are one of the quickest ways to reduce symptoms and access clinical services. • Group Counseling: Group counseling is a great way to address a variety of issues within a clinician facilitated small group of participants who meet weekly to discuss their concerns. Groups typically focus on a specific experience, identity or symptoms (e.g., Self-Compassion, Eating Concerns, Women’s Process, True Selves, Grief, Q2Q). • Individual Counseling: Individual counseling provides students with the opportunity to freely explore any personal problems or concerns which have a negative impact on the quality of their life. Due to the high demand for clinical services, individual counseling services at the Counseling center are typically brief, student generally meet with their clinician for approximately 3-5 sessions, depending upon treatment needs and availability. Students who request or require longer term treatment are provided with a referral to a clinician or other services in the local community. • Case Management Services: The Case Managers provide services to students seeking care from the Counseling Center who are assessed as needing additional support due to symptom presentation, lack of resources/means and elevated risk to themselves or others. • Sexual Trauma Empowerment Program (STEP): The Counseling Center provides a variety of clinical, educational, consultation and referral services for survivors of sexual trauma. • Psychiatric Services: The Counseling Center Psychiatric staff are trained medical professionals who specialize in prescribing medications that may be helpful to students dealing with mental health concerns. Psychiatric services are only available to students who are currently engaged in ongoing treatment at the Counseling Center. Once students are stabilized on medication, they will be transferred to a community provider in Harrisonburg or back home. Students who are interested in only medication, need a refill or medication management will be referred to a provider in the community. • Consultation: The Counseling Center staff provide consultation, in person or over the phone, to students, faculty, staff and others who are concerned about the distressed, unusual, problematic or potentially harmful behavior of others. • Outreach Services: Educational programming on a wide variety of mental health topics may be requested through the Counseling Center website.
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• Workshops: The Counseling Center offers a variety of free workshops on topics such as assertiveness, self-care and sleep hygiene to JMU students throughout the semester. • Multicultural Peer Mentor Program: This program is designed to help first year and transfer multicultural and international students make a successful transfer from high school to James Madison University. • Self-Care Spaces: The Counseling Center offers two unique spaces for self-care; these are available to all JMU students; you do not need to be a client of the Counseling Center to use these spaces. The Oasis is a great relaxation and stress management resource. The Studio is a great space to engage in expressive arts.
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Dining Services jmu.edu/dining
Am I required to have a meal plan? Students living in university residence halls are required to purchase a resident meal plan. Off- campus students are not required to purchase a meal plan, but commuter meal plans are available that fit the student lifestyle. How do I sign up? Resident students select their meal plan when signing their housing/dining contract. Commuter students sign up for a meal plan through Card Services. How do I choose? Personal eating habits, class schedule and leisure activities should all be considered when choosing a meal plan. Can I change my meal plan? Students may also change meal plans through Card Services during weeks 2–3 of each semester. What is a Meal Punch? Having your JACard swiped through a card reader and having a meal deducted from your meal plan is called having your JACard punched. A Meal Punch can be used three ways: 1. In residential dining halls, a Meal Punch admits you to the facility and, once inside, you can eat all you want 2. In food courts, a Meal Punch can be used to purchase designated combo meals, called Duke Deals 3. In food courts, a Meal Punch provides a $7 cash equivalence toward à la carte purchases. If the amount purchased exceeds $7, you can pay using multiple Meal Punches or pay the difference with cash, Dining Dollars, Dining Dollars GOLD or FLEX. Is there a limit to how many Meal Punches I can use a day? No. You can use as many Meal Punches as you’d like each day, as long as it doesn’t surpass your weekly allowance. When does my weekly Meal Punch allowance reset? The meal plan week runs from Sunday to Saturday. What are Dining Dollars? Dining Dollars are included with each meal plan. They spend like cash and can be used at all JMU Dining locations and vending machines. When do Dining Dollars expire? Unused Dining Dollars carry over from fall to spring, but not from spring to fall. Any unused Dining Dollars will be lost at the end of the spring semester. Does my meal plan automatically renew? Meal Plans are purchased on an annual basis. If you are a student with a mandatory meal plan, your selected plan will roll over in the Spring semester. If you are a commuter student with a commuter plan, your meal plan will roll over unless you change your options. Follow us on social media for special offers and meal plan sales campaigns. Can I treat a friend on my meal plan?
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All weekly meal plans have guest punches with their plan loaded each semester. The All Access plans each have twelve guest punches per semester; the 14 punch plan has seven guest punches; the 11 Punch, 10 Punch, 7 Punch and 5 Punch plans each have five guest meal punches per semester. These punches are in a separate bucket and can be used for guests to dine with you at residential dining locations. Guests can also dine with you on campus by utilizing Dining Dollars, Dining Dollars GOLD, or Flex Dollars.
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Disability Services jmu.edu/ods
What is Disability Services? The Office of Disability Services exists to assist the University in its efforts to create an accessible and inclusive community. ODS also supports students who need accommodations due to disability. Our Role: • Recommend accommodations and coordinate support services and programs that provide students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the collegiate educational experience. • Join faculty, administration and staff to guard the integrity of JMU’s programs and services, while at the same time, ensuring that students with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations giving them an equal opportunity to meet individual program requirements. • Advocate for access and principles of Universal Design • Support students with disabilities in becoming independent, responsible, effective self- advocates Who can receive services? Services are available to currently enrolled students who have a documented disability that substantially limits one or more of life’s major activities (e.g., learning, walking, hearing and seeing, breathing, bodily functions, etc.). Students also must submit documentation from their treating clinician describing a connection between difficulty because of disability and the accommodations being requested. What services are available? Services and accommodations are provided on an individual basis and may include, but are not limited to: • Consultations regarding disability related questions/concerns • Alternative testing accommodations • Accessible Media/Assistive Technologies • Harrisonburg Paratransit services • Learning Strategies Instruction (free academic coaching for all JMU students) • Housing Accommodation Requests (due to disability) Differences between ODS and having an IEP/504 Plan: • The role of parent changes to more of a guide, encouraging the student to take responsibility • Accommodations are determined based on the university setting • The student must seek out appropriate documentation from a treating clinician to submit to ODS • After ODS notifies a professor of accommodations for a student, the student is responsible for setting up the accommodations with the professor How do students connect with ODS to ask for accommodations? • Submit application and documentation of your disability. Please submit the application online at jmu.edu/ods/getting-started.shtml. • ODS will review application and documentation. Allow 15 business days for this review. • ODS will contact you via telephone or email to your @dukes.jmu.edu account to schedule your initial meeting. • For more resources on transitioning to using disability accommodations in college, visit jmu.edu/ods/incoming-students.shtml.
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Ethical Reasoning in Action jmu.edu/ethicalreasoning
Why do we need ethical reasoning skills? Almost every decision we make has a ripple effect, no matter how insignificant it may seem. This is why it is important to slow down our thinking and consider the best course of action knowing that our decision affects more than just ourselves. One way to take that “pause” before deciding is to ask questions of ourselves and of the situation. JMU’s Ethical Reasoning in Action program offers Eight Key Questions to help us approach decisions with curiosity, rather than snap judgements; with First-year students are introduced to ethical reasoning and the 8KQ throughout Orientation, including It’s Complicated , an interactive ethical reasoning workshop designed specifically for new JMU students. With other students and a facilitator, they discuss a case scenario, generate ethical questions to consider before deciding and then decide together the best course of action. Students may also use the 8KQ decision-making strategy in their academic courses where they have opportunities for subject-specific application of ethical reasoning skills. Student life organizations as well as many JMU programs use the 8KQ as a common language for talking about challenging ethical situations at work, in personal life and in the community. How can students get involved more deeply in ethical reasoning? consideration for others, rather than only ourselves. Where and when will students learn the 8KQ?
• Notice the moral situations in your everyday life. • Practice using the 8KQ with classmates and friends.
• Explore becoming an Ethical Reasoning Educator. This group of students--usually undergraduates--facilitate classroom and workshop sessions in ethical reasoning for their peers.
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Festival Conference and Student Center jmu.edu/festival The Festival is a multipurpose facility for hosting large events in the Grand Ballroom, smaller events around a conference room table or having a conversation with a close friend in one of our many lounge spaces. Several of our meeting rooms are equipped with virtual meeting technology to meet the ever-changing needs of the world around us. Natural light flows through the expansive windows which have spectacular views of campus and the surrounding beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. • Billiards/Table Tennis/Foosball/Air Hockey
• Nap Nook • The Cave • Computer Lab • Print Station • Multiple Device Charging Stations • Lounges/Recliners • Vending • Festival Food Court • Festival Lawn
• Mineral Museum • Lisanby Museum
Offices • Festival Scheduling and Event Services
• Conference Services • Administrative Offices • Aramark Catering
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Financial Aid and Scholarships jmu.edu/financialaid
What is financial aid? Financial aid funds are provided from federal, state and institutional sources, which are administered by a financial aid office. Two categories of financial aid exist: gift aid (grants and scholarships) and self-help (loans and employment). Financial aid funds can also come from private sources that may not be administered by the financial aid office. How and when do I apply for aid? All students interested in federal aid, state aid and need-based university aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit it to the federal processing center. To receive priority financial aid consideration at JMU, the FAFSA must be received at the federal processor by March 1 prior to the academic year you will be attending. What if I do not apply by the priority filing date? You can still apply for financial aid after the priority filing date, but funds may be limited. Will my financial aid be renewed each year? Financial aid is not automatically renewed or guaranteed from one year to the next. You must reapply for financial aid every year Make sure you apply by the priority filing date to maximize your aid potential! Are non-Virginia residents eligible for assistance? All students who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens may apply for most federally funded financial assistance. However, only Virginia residents are eligible to receive aid provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia such as the Commonwealth Award and Virginia Guaranteed Assistance Program. How do I apply for grants? The only application required to apply for grants awarded through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is the FAFSA. In some cases, applying by the March 1st priority filing date can increase your opportunity to receive grant money. Do students with a higher need qualify for more money? Students who apply for aid by the March 1 priority filing date are awarded aid based on available federal, state and institutional funds. Much of the federal and state financial aid funds are need based, so students with a higher need are generally eligible for more money than those with a lesser need. However, eligibility for more money and the actual awarding of more money do not always go hand-in-hand. What is the Federal Work-Study Program? The Federal Work-Study Program is aid that may be offered to students who have a demonstrated need as determined by the FAFSA. Work-Study gives you the potential to work and earn money while attending college. Work-Study students are paid twice a month. You can only receive payment for the hours you have worked. Another benefit is that the amount of money you earn in a Work-Study job this year does not count as income when you file your FAFSA next year. This can help to lower your Expected Family Contribution next year and potentially make you eligible for additional grant funds that you may not have received if you worked in a non-Work-Study job this year.
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Forbes Center for Performing Arts jmuforbescenter.com The Forbes Center is the destination for world-class theatre, dance and music entertainment. Audiences enjoy performances from internationally recognized professional arts, renowned faculty members and emerging young talent from JMU’s School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance. How do I buy discount student tickets to music, theatre or dance performances? The Box Office is open during regular business hours, plus 1 ½ hour prior to performances. Student discount tickets are available. Tickets must be purchased in person at the box office. One per ID. No refunds or exchanges. What type of facilities are located in the Forbes Center? • Mainstage Theatre , Concert Hall, Studio Theatre, Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre and Recital Hall • Theatre faculty offices, Dance faculty offices and Piano faculty offices • Music rehearsal rooms • Scene shop • Prop shop • Music, theatre, dance storage • Theatre rehearsal spaces (reserved for Theatre students) • Dance Studios (reserved for classes/rehearsals for Dance students) • Two computer labs and classrooms Can student groups or other campus groups rent space in the Forbes Center? Due to a very busy production schedule, the theatre venues are not available for renting.
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Fraternity and Sorority Life jmu.edu/fsl
What is Fraternity and Sorority Life? There are a number of Greek letter organizations on campus, however, only social fraternities and sororities are considered a part of The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Social fraternities and sororities do not require a particular major or interest and take members from all academic majors and backgrounds. There are three councils at JMU: Intercultural Greek Council is home to our culturally based organizations with five fraternities and seven sororities and is advised out of the Center for Multicultural Student Services. The Interfraternity Council is home to our North American Interfraternity Conference fraternities with 19 chapters. The Panhellenic Council is home to our National Panhellenic Conference sororities with 12 chapters. The Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council are advised out of The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. Student Leaders and staff in CMSS and The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive experience for all three councils. How many people are members of fraternities and sororities at JMU? The total fraternity and sorority population is over 4,400 students or about 23% of JMU students. The average chapter sizes: PHC Sororities: 213 Members, IFC Fraternities: 98 Members, ICGC Organizations: 8 Members When can I join a fraternity or sorority? Recruitment options differ based on each council and chapter. Panhellenic primary recruitment occurs in mid-September, with individual chapters participating in continuous recruitment throughout the year as space allows. IFC has a formal structured recruitment at the beginning of both Fall and Spring semester. Both PHC and IFC accept members regardless of their year in school. Intake for ICGC groups happens in the Fall and Spring semester, with each organization setting their own requirements for eligibility to join. Anyone who wishes to participate in IFC or Panhellenic recruitment must register online, on the FSL website. Registration opens for both councils in the early summer. Will joining a fraternity or sorority affect my grades? Many social fraternities and sororities were founded as academic circle- safe spaces. While membership can be time consuming, academics and time management are prioritized. The all- fraternity/sorority GPA is consistently higher than the all-JMU average. What can I expect my member experience to look like? Membership in a fraternity or sorority at JMU encompasses much more than just parties. Members are some of the most active students on campus contributing over 55,000 hours of community service and raising over $400,000 for philanthropies. While many chapters do offer social activities such as date functions and mixers, consuming alcohol is an individual choice. New Members can expect to spend time with other members learning about the history and values of their organization through New Member meetings, team building exercises and ice breakers. Hazing is against the Commonwealth of Virginia law, JMU policy and every fraternity/sorority national policy. JMU has a zero tolerance policy against hazing and investigates all reports in a timely and thorough manner. What are the costs associated with Fraternity and Sorority Membership? Each chapter sets their own dues and fees each semester for Membership. These dues vary, but on average you can expect to pay around $350 per semester. Dues cover the cost of insurance, leadership and educational programming, travel to conferences and social programming for the chapter. Most chapters have an additional one-time initiation fee that covers the cost of new member materials and the basic membership badge.
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General Education jmu.edu/gened
What is the General Education Program? The General Education Program, also called The Human Community, is the foundational Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum of the University and is required of all undergraduates regardless of major or professional program. All universities in the United States have a liberal education curriculum as part of their mission to introduce students to a variety of academic disciplines, human perspectives and ways of knowing. General Education is what makes you a generally well-educated person. It’s also essential preparation for the many different jobs and activities you will likely pursue in your lifetime. The Human Community has five sections or clusters, with each organized around a set of common learning outcomes representing a broad area of human inquiry. Students are strongly encouraged to explore new perspectives and subject areas through the courses they select to fulfill cluster requirements. You must complete courses in Cluster One, Skills for the 21st Century and the Madison Research Essentials Test, an information literacy assessment, during your first year. It is likely that you will take general education courses alongside your major courses. Some courses in the general education program simultaneously satisfy major requirements or double count. Ask your advisor for more information about double counting. Because general education provides the foundation for further university study, you are advised to complete your general education requirements by the first semester of your junior year.
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Information Technology jmu.edu/computing Information Technology provides and supports computing and electronic communication services for all JMU students, faculty and staff. What do I need to know as a new student about technology on campus? Click “New to JMU?” on the IT website for details on all of the services listed below: Help and Support • IT Help Desk - located on the 4th floor of the Student Success center; supports IT services, such as computing accounts, connectivity and software • Computing Labs - located throughout campus; provides general use computers, pay-for-print and wireless printing • Hardware Repair - provided by the Madison CyberZone in the Bookstore; an Apple Authorized and Dell Certified hardware repair center • LinkedIn Learning - free online access to video tutorials Accounts and access • eID - access to MyMadison, Canvas, JMU’s free version of MS Office 365 and OneDrive, JMU- Official-Wireless • Duo - 2 factor authentication provides an added layer of security for access to systems on campus • MyMadison - student self-service for enrollment, class schedule, emergency notification and other personal and academic information • Dukes email - official student email Cable TV is available in each residence hall room and lounge areas, streaming campus wide Internet and Network • MyResNet - wireless and wired internet service and support in the residence halls • JMU-Official-Wireless - network available throughout campus Security • Report technology security or abuse issues to abuse@jmu.edu • LiveSafe – share information and receive notifications regarding important safety information in your community. Download the app!
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Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World jmu.edu/stewardship What does the ISNW do? We coordinate the efforts of the university to promote cultural change around environmental stewardship and sustainability. The ISNW emphasizes responsibility for the environment as part of a broader sense of citizenship for students, faculty and staff. What does pursuing “environmental stewardship and sustainability” mean to us? At JMU, we will improve environmental quality and conserve natural resources; foster interdisciplinary research, education and literacy in sustainability and, build sustainable community through partnerships, service and outreach. Who is responsible for JMU’s sustainability? You are joining a campus community with a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. All members of the JMU community are challenged to be environmentally literate, think critically and act -- individually and collectively -- as stewards of the natural world. Are there any degree programs at JMU or other opportunities to learn more? JMU offers a variety of minors and concentrations that include courses focusing on environmental stewardship and sustainability. Additionally, General Education Cluster 3: The Natural World includes courses with environmental stewardship content and most academic units offer sustainability-related courses. You may also consider Study Abroad opportunities related to energy and the environment. How can I do more? You can get involved with one of many environmentally-focused student organizations, take part in a sustainability-focused Alternative Break trip and participate in civic life as an environmental steward. You can pursue undergraduate research and internship opportunities as early as your first year on campus. Every day you can lead by example when you consider how choices affect our environment and talk with others about being more effective environmental stewards: • Drink tap water. • Avoid single-use disposable containers, especially those made of plastic. • Reduce and reuse. • Read and follow the recycling and trash signs carefully. • Walk or ride the bus instead of driving. • Save energy in your residence hall. Where can I see examples of environmental sustainability on campus? You can take the self-guided Environmental Stewardship Tour, online (from our site) or in person. Does JMU have a campus garden? The Madison Garden, located behind E-Hall, is run by JMGrew and Dining. It was the winning idea from a donor-sponsored student competition. The East Campus Hillside has been transformed into an outdoor educational ecosystem that provides students and faculty an outdoor learning resource and
demonstrates JMU’s commitment to environmental stewardship. How do I find out about recycling and composting on campus?
Facilities Management has a team that leads the university’s recycling, energy management and water conservation efforts. Recycling bins are located throughout campus, with separate bins for aluminum cans, paper, electronics, plastic bags and more. Be sure to follow the signs. Campus dining
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