JMU Orientation and Transition

JMU Orientation and Transition We are delighted to be a part of your journey and your collegiate experience.

Whether this is your first college adventure, or you are joining the Madison community with some classes under your belt, we are here to partner with you and help you get off on the right foot.

Sending a huge thank you to our First yeaR Orientation Guides, Orientation Peer Advisers, and everyone on the JMU Orient...
09/01/2026

Sending a huge thank you to our First yeaR Orientation Guides, Orientation Peer Advisers, and everyone on the JMU Orientation and Transition team for welcoming and guiding our newest Dukes as they begin their journey at JMU!

weeks of welcome so far... 💜💛🤩
08/24/2026

weeks of welcome so far... 💜💛🤩

08/24/2026
08/23/2026

What a moment for our first year students! 💜

08/22/2026

No matter how far they traveled, our Dukes are ready to call Harrisonburg "home".

08/20/2026

Move-In and Weeks of Welcome start this Friday! We’re excited for the educational and social programs designed to help you connect with fellow new students, JMU, and the Harrisonburg community.

It’s also a great time to score free swag! We’ll be handing out JMU and WOW t-shirts throughout Weeks of Welcome. The more events you attend, the more chances you’ll have to grab a shirt!

Lights of Madison is JMU’s official welcome, streaming from the Atlantic Union Bank Center. The event will take place th...
08/19/2026

Lights of Madison is JMU’s official welcome, streaming from the Atlantic Union Bank Center. The event will take place this Sunday, August 23 at 4 P.M.

All incoming first-year students are required to attend in person. Current JMU students, staff, families, and supporters are invited to watch the livestream. View the livestream here, https://brnw.ch/21x53BD

This event introduces new students to JMU’s people, values, traditions, and opportunities, with messages from faculty, staff, and fellow Dukes. It kicks off the Madison Experience and invites students to "Be the Light" by leading with purpose, building a welcoming community, and making a positive impact.

Today, our office was recognized and awarded the President's Purple Star Award for Leading Together. The Leading Togethe...
08/18/2026

Today, our office was recognized and awarded the President's Purple Star Award for Leading Together. The Leading Together Award recognizes those who lead purposefully, intentionally, and with integrity to enact needed long-term change with guidance and voices of all constituents. We are honored to receive this award and to continue to work hard for our students during their transition!

08/12/2026

The Community Expectations Trainings step is now live in your New Student Checklist! All incoming students should log in to Canvas and complete the trainings by September 9.

08/07/2026

Next in our Student Services series, we're highlighting JMU Dining! Learn more about our various dining locations and everything has to offer.

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738 S Mason Street
Harrisonburg, VA
22807

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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+15405681787

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