2024 Move In Information

  • First-Year Student Move-In: Friday, August 16, and Saturday, August 17

  • Transfer Student Move-In: Sunday, August 18, from 8:00 a.m. – Noon

  • Upperclass Student Move-In: Sunday, August 18, and Monday, August 19


If you have any questions about Move-In (that are not addressed on this page), please contact the Housing Office at (540) 568-HOME (4663) or res-life@jmu.edu.

Packing for Move-In:

Move In FAQs

Hall Specifications

You will have the opportunity to complete an inspection of your room when you move in.

All students with housing assignments can access the electronic Room Condition Form (RCF) through MyMadison under the Student Center section. It will be used as a tool to measure the condition of the room when you move out.

Examining the RCF when you check in and confirming the condition of the room will help you avoid unwarranted damage charges at the end of the year.

If there are damages in your room and they are not noted on the check-in RCF, you could be held financially responsible for repairs after check out. 

Mattresses in our residence halls are twin extra-long (36" x 80").

Students have the option to order from Residence Hall Linens.

Bed types are subject to change at any time for any reason.

Bed types by hall

Bed Type

Area and Hall

Bunkable and Adjustable height; underneath clearance 5" to 28"

Bluestone Area: Converse Hall

Hillside Area: Hillside Hall, McGraw-Long Hall

Lake Area: Eagle Hall

Village Area: Chappelear Hall, Dingeldine Hall, Frederikson Hall, Garber Hall, Hanson Hall, Huffman Hall, Weaver Hall, White Hall

Adjustable loft bed; underneath clearance up to 55"

Apartments on Grace

Bluestone Area: Gifford Hall, Harper Allen-Lee Hall, Hoffman Hall, Logan Hall, Spotswood Hall, Wampler Hall, Wayland Hall

Hillside Area: Bell Hall

Skyline Area: Chandler Hall, Chesapeake Hall, Paul Jennings Hall, and Shenandoah Hall

Permanent Triples: Chander Hall and Chesapeake Hall
A Wing: 381, 481, and 581; B Wing: 332, 432 and 532

Lake Area: Shorts Hall

Treehouses: Cedar, Dogwood, Magnolia, and Oak

Village Area Room #100 Only: Chappelear Hall, Dingeldine Hall, Frederikson Hall, Garber Hall, Hanson Hall, Weaver Hall

All Residence Halls have the chair pictured below; The Southwest Rolling Black Chair

Chair types are subject to change at any time for any reason.

Southwest Rolling Chair

A loft bed is any temporary structure or device that is intended to elevate a single sleeping surface from floor level so that it creates additional floor space in a room. We recommend a safety rail on highly lofted beds.  

Requests for safety rails must come from the student from their JMU student email account. 

If residents are bringing their own loft bed or constructing one, the structure must comply with the guidelines specified in the loft Hall Policy.

Please be aware that storage is not available for bed pieces that are not used. 

All residence halls have tiled floors with the exception of Harper Allen-Lee Hall, Spotswood Hall and the Apartments on Grace (they have carpeted floors). Students may want to bring an area rug for their floor.

Specifics Items

JMU has partnered with MicroFridge to offer Microfridge rentals. The unit that we are offering is a fridge/freezer/microwave combo with a safety plug and smoke sensor.

See unit specifications here
The yearly rental fee is $209.99 + tax (5.3%) and processing fees (4.5% of total)
Returns and refunds are allowed as well as waiting until after moving in to place your order.
Order by August 1, 2024, to ensure your unit is delivered before move-in. 

Watch this video for more information on the MicroFridge unit

  • Only ONE MicroFridge is allowed per room - you may have an additional mini-fridge.
  • If you choose not to use MicroFridge, you may have one mini refrigerator (up to 5 cubic feet) per resident. 
    • Mini refrigerators are also available through the MicroFridge company ($179.00 rental) if your room/roommate has already rented your ONE MicroFridge OR you would only like mini-refrigerators.
  • If you are in a Village Residence Hall, you may have one MicroFridge in your room as well as one in your suite, but still no more than 2 in the same room. 

This is the only MicroFridge allowed in JMU Residence Halls.
No microwaves are allowed in JMU residence halls other than MicroFridge - there is a community kitchen in every hall with a microwave.

*Please note that this unit stands at 45.55in./115.69cm.
  • Our Residence Halls have two bed types.
    • If you have the Adjustable Loft bed, you will have to loft* your bed to almost the highest amount to fit the MicroFridge under your bed.
      *When lofting your bed to higher heights, we recommend using a safety rail to prevent the risk of serious injury (not provided by the university).
    • If you have the Bunkable/Adjustable height bed, the bed will not allow Microfridge to fit underneath and will need to go somewhere else in the room.

Any appliance with a heavy electrical draw, such as a refrigerator, hair dryer, or an iron, must be plugged directly into a wall outlet, rather than a circuit-protected power strip. All power strips must be UL-approved, circuit-protected, and have a reset button. Power strips must be plugged directly into a wall outlet. Plugging a power strip into another power strip is prohibited. Power strips must lie flat on the ground, or be secured to a flat surface so that no stress is placed on the power cords. Extension cords of any kind are strictly prohibited, including appliances with built-in electrical outlets, such as lamps, bed risers, etc.

All appliances should be covered under a homeowner's/renter's insurance policy. Students are responsible for renting or buying their own refrigerators. If you bring your own mini refrigerator from home, you will be responsible for unloading it from your vehicle and into your room. Due to liability reasons, move-in volunteers will not be able to assist with unloading refrigerators. 

Microwaves are not permitted in the residence halls. To have a microwave in your room, you may rent a MicroFridge. All Residence Halls have a community kitchen in which a minimum of one microwave is available for resident use. 

Airfryers of any kind are not permitted, except for in the Apartment on Grace.

If you choose to loft your bed we strongly recommend bringing and utilizing safety rails for your bed. 

If you are lofting your bed with a loft kit/custom build, please make sure you are meeting our Loft Policies.

Students interested in purchasing desk hutches can visit College Savers website for ordering information.

Location: R4 Parking Lot (Skyline Area on Soccer Field Service Drive) 

Dates: Friday, August 18, 2023, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Saturday, August 19, 2023, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Technology & Insurance

Internet service is available in all residence halls through MyResNet. Once residents have their room assignment, they should register for a MyResNet account at jmu.apogee.us . This should be completed prior to arrival on campus so residents have access to the network the day they arrive. Be sure to register all devices (computer/laptop/iPhone/iPad etc….)

Both wireless and wired internet access are available. There is one Ethernet port per resident in their room. If residents prefer to connect their computers to a wall-mounted Ethernet port, they should bring a network cable.

Residents should not bring wireless routers/hubs/servers etc. for use in the residence halls as these items are prohibited.

Residence halls have a cable TV connection in each student room and in the hall lounge. Students must bring a coaxial cable. Our halls also have Stream2, allowing students to stream TV shows, movies, and sports from their phones, laptops, and other Wi-Fi-connected devices. 

See the instructions to set up your Stream2 Account.

Televisions are not to be mounted on any walls or university furniture.

For more in-depth information on how to set up your internet and/or tv cable or streaming, visit our Internet & TV page to create your MyResNet account. Be sure to do this before your move-in day in August!

A Note about Printers: Wireless printing on a large wireless network is much different than wireless printing from a home network. At home you might have ten total devices, one of which is a printer, therefore the printer is easy to identify, not to mention your network at home is usually secure and only accessible to you and your immediate family. At JMU there are thousands of devices on the network and a couple hundred of them could be printers. With the increased volume of printers, it makes it much harder to identify which printer is the right one to use. Another issue we face with wireless printers has to do with our network being open. On an open network, other people can see the printer devices, which means any student can print to any printer regardless of content or time of day. Also, our network is looking for an IP address, and based on the DHCP lease the IP address can change making it that much more difficult to locate the right device associated with a particular IP address. 

A Note about Appliances/Electronics: 
Appliances, coffee pots with automatic shut-off, desk lamps, radios, stereos, cable-ready televisions, UL-approved hot pots, and BluRay/DVD players are all fine to bring with you but coordinate with your roommate first so you won't have two of everything. All appliances not plugged directly into a wall receptacle must be plugged directly into a surge protector with circuit protection. For more information on appliances, visit our Hall Policies page. Any items not listed are up to the discretion of Residence Life.

Surge protectors without reset/on or off switches are not permitted.

  • These can come in all kinds of configurations.

    • Examples: Cube adapter, which looks more like a square with 6 plugs usually, but no on/off switch, a smaller looking power strip with 3 plugs and USB ports, but no on/off switch.

Only circuit-protected surge protectors are permitted.
Circuit protection: it needs to have a reset/on-off switch.

  • “Reset” is another word for “on”, reset meaning the surge protector is reset/on and functioning normally with the electrical load plugged into it.

  • If the electrical load becomes too much, then the surge protector will switch to the off position and at that point needs to be turned back to the reset/on position.

    • Any kind of device with a USB-only plugin with charging capability is permitted, per the state fire marshal. Examples: lamps, alarm clocks

    • However, if there is an electrical outlet embedded within these types of items then it is not permitted. Example: bed risers.

The university cannot be held accountable for the loss, damage, or theft of any student's personal property. All students are encouraged to carry their own insurance coverage. Your family's homeowner or tenant insurance may provide coverage or you can arrange for personal property insurance through a private agency. Visit the National Student Services Incorporated website for more information about Theft, Fire, and Accident Insurance for students. 

View the NSSI Trifold here!

 

Peace of mind protection for your college student! Worth Ave. Group offers College Plus student property insurance that can protect student property and housing structures in the event of a loss or damage!

Click here for more information!

Move-In Day Tips

To make things fit in your car easier, consider unboxing new items. This will help you consolidate and will make for less recycling and trash bin trips on move-in day!

Assembled boxes containing other packaging or trash take up more space and can create hazards by overflowing trash rooms and dumpsters, blocking exits and contaminating recycling efforts.

  1. Please empty boxes of any packaging or other contents.
  2. Foam should be put in a dumpster.
  3. Flatten boxes and stack in area designated by location below:
    • Village Halls, Eagle Hall: Boxes should be empty, flattened, and stacked next to dumpster.
    • All other Residence Halls: Boxes should be empty, flattened, and stacked in trash or recycling rooms. 

Storage Scholars

Student Storage, Made Easy
Storage Scholars is the preferred moving, storage & shipping partner of JMU.

How Summer Storage & Moving Works:

  1. We Supply: We supply all the essentials to pack and safely store all your items.

  2. We Pick Up: A fellow student will come to grab your things at a time that is convenient for you!

  3. We Deliver: When you are ready to come back to campus, we will have your items delivered and waiting for you in your new home.

See how it works

 

How Ship to School Works:

  1. We Ship You Empty Boxes: We send a bundle of empty boxes along with tape and prepaid return shipping labels to your home.

  2. You Pack & Ship Back: You pack your items in the boxes, seal them up, and ship them back over to us over the summer months.

  3. We Receive & Deliver: Our team receives those packages, stores them, and delivers them ready and waiting in your room when you arrive on campus.

To help make move-in day run super smooth, be sure to label all your bags and boxes with your hall and room number!

Once you’re all moved in and assess the things you really need, you can always make a store run! Consider waiting to bring your winter clothing until later. Your family can always bring it with them when they visit for Family Weekend!

  • Bed linens
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Bed Risers (electrical outlets in bed risers are prohibited; USB ports are allowed)
  • Alarm Clock
  • Hangers
  • Desk Lamp (electrical outlets in bed risers are prohibited; USB ports are allowed)
  • Fan
  • Laundry basket
  • Circuit-protected power strip
  • Small trashcan
  • USB plug-in or wireless printer
  • Medications/First Aid
  • Sanitizer/wipes
  • Toiletries
  • Towels & Washcloths
  • Shower caddy & Shower shoes
  • High-Efficiency detergent
  • School supplies
  • Bicycle & lock
  • Message board & Posters 
  • Stamps & Envelopes
  • Rubber Mallet (bed adjustments)
  • Sewing kit

This is not a comprehensive list. Don't hesitate to contact the Office of Residence Life directly for any questions or concerns.

  • Appliances with open heating elements
  • Bed risers with BUILT-IN electrical outlets*
  • Desk lamps with BUILT-IN electrical outlets*
  • Halogen lamps 
  • Curtains/tapestries not tagged as fire retardant
  • Candles, wax warmers and/or incense
  • Duct tape
  • Extension cords*
  • Micro-fridges: microwave + fridge combo unit (unless rented from mymicrofridge.com through JMU partnership)
  • Weapons of any kind; knives, guns, bb guns, etc.
  • Pets (except fish and approved ESA)
  • Window unit air conditioners & Room heaters
  • Wireless routers and hubs
With the exception of Apartments on Grace:
  • George Foreman Grills
  • Microwaves
  • Toaster/toaster oven
  • Air fryers

This is not a comprehensive list. Don't hesitate to contact the Office of Residence Life directly for any questions or concerns.

*Some third-party vendors, that are not in association with JMU, put items in their dorm packages that are not allowed in JMU Residence Halls. Please be aware of this and do not bring them to campus.

Please follow each residence hall’s specific driving directions during move in to create a smooth move-in process for everyone. 

We ask that you do not bring U-hauls/Trailers/Box Trucks.

These cannot be accommodated at move-in due to limited parking or grass-only parking.

If you bring U-hauls/Trailers/Box Trucks you will be parked away from your hall at a distance and must move all of your belongings on your own without the assistance of FROGs/Staff.

Moving carts will not be available on move in day. Feel free to bring a handcart with you!

You will need your JACard at check in, so make sure its in an easy to reach spot in the car. Reference your One Book to learn more about securing your JACard.

If you're living in a hall without air conditioning in your bedroom, don't worry! Crisp fall air will be here before you know it. Until then, to maximize air flow in your room, both you and your roommate can bring a fan and also follow the following:

Place a box fan in your window with the fans facing outwards. This will pull the hot air out of your room, leaving cooler air inside! Have another fan in your room to circulate the cooler air in your room. 

Air conditioning window units and personal air coolers are prohibited. All suites and common areas in The Village, Eagle Hall, and Shorts Hall have an a/c unit. 

Also, be sure to check our HVAC page to learn about your hall's specific HVAC system and how to properly use it.

Other ways to beat the heat:

  • Hang out in your hall’s TV Lounge! You can indulge in the air conditioning while hanging out and making new friends.
  • Drink lots of cold water! Staying hydrated is important no matter where you are. 

  • Need a bit of a break? You can always visit other places on campus like The Student Success Center, The Union, Festival, or UREC.

To avoid fines at the end of the year, be sure to check your res hall's hall description for wall type to see what types of adhesives are allowed. 

  • On Cinder Block:
    • poster putty
    • command strips and hooks
    • Bonus tip: Wipe the wall area with alcohol and let dry to ensure that things will stick really well!
  • On Drywall:
    • push pins
    • thumb tacks
  • The following is prohibited on all wall types:
    • nails
    • screws
    • duct tape
    • any kind of tape

We're here for you! The Resident Advisers (RAs) and Hall Director (HD) are always available and are there to help you with everyday life. 

Resident Advisers (RAs) are dynamic leaders on a floor of residents who create positive communities and coordinate fun and educational events to enhance the campus living experience.

Hall Directors (HDs) manage the residence halls and supervise the RAs.

Building with our hall staff will give you a support system unlike any other!

Is something not quite right with your room upon your arrival?

Submit a maintenance request

JMU students are expected to maintain a high level of maturity, responsibility and common sense regarding their behaviors and actions. In addition, students are responsible for understanding hall policies, rules and regulations contained in the JMU Student Handbook, their JMU Residential Contract, the JMU Honor Code and information from residence hall staff members. Students may contact their resident adviser or hall director if they have questions.

Move in Directions & Parking Info by Area

Apartments on Grace

In order to better manage traffic on Grace Street and in the unloading areas around the hall itself, we are asking residents to approach the move-in area from HIGH STREET (instead of Main Street) and report directly to the R-14 Parking Lot and not the hall itself.  Please follow the directions below. 

Apartments on Grace residents should use I-81 Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND: 

  • At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Port Republic Road
  • Continue to the Fifth traffic light. Approx 1 Mile
    • (note: after the third traffic light Port Republic Road becomes MARYLAND Ave.)
  • At the fifth light TURN RIGHT onto S. HIGH STREET
  • Continue on S. High Street to the FIRST TRAFFIC light. Approx. 1/4 mile.
  • TURN RIGHT onto W. GRACE STREET
  • In approximately 500 feet you will see CHESAPEAKE AVE. on your LEFT. Turn left here and follow the directions from the staff and police.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Port Republic Road
  • Continue to the THIRD traffic light. Approx 1 Mile
    • (note: after the second traffic light Port Republic Road becomes MARYLAND Ave.)
  • At the third light TURN RIGHT onto S. HIGH STREET
  • Continue on S. High Street to the FIRST TRAFFIC light. Approx. 1/4 mile.
  • TURN RIGHT onto W. GRACE STREET
  • In approximately 500 feet you will see CHESAPEAKE AVE. on your LEFT. Turn left here and follow the directions from the staff and police.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street and continue on Grace through South Main (Route 11).
  • You will see CHESAPEAKE AVE. on your RIGHT after crossing the railroad tracks. Turn right here and follow the directions from the staff and police.

Vehicles will be given a placard and staged in the parking lot until unloading space opens up near the Apartments on Grace. While unloading, someone MUST stay with the vehicle at all times.  Vehicles are given 30 minutes at the building to unload.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please follow the exit signs and make a RIGHT onto W. Grace Street and then a LEFT onto CHESAPEAKE AVE. You may park in the Chesapeake Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Bluestone Area

Converse residents should use I-81 Exit 245:

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and CONVERSE HALL is to the left of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and CONVERSE HALL is to the left of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street, and take a left onto South Main Street (Route 11).
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/4 mile.  Stay in the left lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly past the FedEx building), TURN LEFT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and CONVERSE HALL is to the left of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please return to South Main Street. Drive straight through the light and onto Warsaw Avenue. Park in the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Gifford residents should use I-81 Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND: 

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and GIFFORD HALL is in the front of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and GIFFORD HALL is in the front of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street, and take a left onto South Main Street (Route 11).
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/4 mile.  Stay in the left lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly past the FedEx building), TURN LEFT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and GIFFORD HALL is in the front of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please return to South Main Street. Drive straight through the light and onto Warsaw Avenue. Park in the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Harper Allen-Lee residents should use I-81 Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and HARPER ALLEN-LEE HALL is in the back of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and HARPER ALLEN-LEE HALL is in the back of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street and take a left onto South Main Street (Route 11).
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/4 mile.  Stay in the left lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly past the FedEx building), TURN LEFT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and HARPER ALLEN-LEE HALL is in the back of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please return to South Main Street. Drive straight through the light and onto Warsaw Avenue. Park in the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Residents should use I-81 Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-LOT (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN RIGHT immediately between Wayland and Hoffman Halls.
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area.
  • When facing Wayland and Hoffman Halls from the parking lot, Wayland will be to your left and Hoffman will be to your right.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-LOT (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN RIGHT immediately between Wayland and Hoffman Halls.
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area.
  • When facing Wayland and Hoffman Halls from the parking lot, Wayland will be to your left and Hoffman will be to your right. 

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street, and take a left onto South Main Street (Route 11).
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/4 mile.  Stay in the left lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly past the FedEx building), TURN LEFT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN RIGHT immediately between Wayland and Hoffman Halls.
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area.
  • When facing Wayland and Hoffman Halls from the parking lot, Wayland will be to your left and Hoffman will be to your right.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please return to South Main Street.  Drive straight through the light and onto Warsaw Avenue. Park in the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Logan residents should use I-81 Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and LOGAN HALL is to the right of the parking lot
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and LOGAN HALL is to the right of the parking lot
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street, and take a left onto South Main Street (Route 11).
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/4 mile.  Stay in the left lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly past the FedEx building), TURN LEFT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and LOGAN HALL is to the right of the parking lot
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area.

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please return to South Main Street. Drive straight through the light and onto Warsaw Avenue. Park in the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Residents should use I-81 Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND: 

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • Just after the sign for CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY is K-Lot parking
  • TURN RIGHT into K-Lot
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), continue STRAIGHT. At the next traffic light (E. Grace Street), turn RIGHT
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN RIGHT into the parking lot, look for Spotswood Signage as well
  • Continue straight through the lot towards the back of Spotswood Hall
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area. 

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in right lane.
  • Just after the sign for CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY is K-Lot parking
  • TURN RIGHT into K-Lot
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), continue STRAIGHT. At the next traffic light (E. Grace Street), turn RIGHT
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN RIGHT into the parking lot, look for Spotswood Signage
  • Continue straight through the lot towards the back of Spotswood Hall
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff to your unloading area. 

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please return to South Main Street. As you exit Spotswood Hall you will come up to a traffic light at E. Grace Street. Turn LEFT onto E. Grace Street. Drive straight through the FIRST light (South Main Street) onto W. Grace Street, once you cross the railroad tracks turn LEFT towards the parking deck. Park in the Chesapeake Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Wampler residents should use I-81 Exit 245

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN LEFT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and WAMPLER HALL is in the back of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass 

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, TURN RIGHT onto Port Republic Road.
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT (South Main Street) and TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/5 mile. Stay in the right lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly prior to the FedEx building), TURN RIGHT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and WAMPLER HALL is in the back of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street, and take a left onto South Main Street (Route 11).
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/4 mile.  Stay in the left lane.
  • At the sign for K-lot (parking lot directly past the FedEx building), TURN LEFT.
  • Traffic will be staged in K-lot and then directed to the unloading zone at the building.
  • When you are directed, TURN RIGHT out of K-lot (stay in the right lane).
  • At the traffic light (Bluestone Drive), TURN RIGHT.
  • Travel for approx. 1/5 mile and TURN LEFT immediately beyond the sign for Gifford Hall
  • Stay to the left at the immediate split, and WAMPLER HALL is in the back of the parking lot
  • Please pull into any spot that is not for handicap accessibility or the grassy areas with TWO TIRES FULLY on the grass. In the median, pull straight onto the grass, do not pull parallel on the grass

Once you have unloaded your vehicle, please return to South Main Street. Drive straight through the light and onto Warsaw Avenue. Park in the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck. Campus Map

Tree Houses and Greek Row

Greek Row residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West

  • Travel west on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into the left lane. At the first traffic light turn LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the 4th traffic light and make a LEFT turn onto South Main Street. Get into the LEFT lane and continue on South Main Street to the 2nd traffic light. At this light make a LEFT onto campus at Bluestone Drive.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear right at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight down toward the Greek Row houses on your left.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions near your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards Greek Row Houses from there. 

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R2 parking lot. Campus Map

Please note that fire lanes, accessible spaces and access aisles will continue to be enforced at all times for the safety of the JMU community. Please do not leave a vehicle unattended for any length of time in these areas.

Residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West

  • Travel west on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into the left lane. At the first traffic light turn LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the 4th traffic light and make a LEFT turn onto South Main Street. Get into the LEFT lane and continue on South Main Street to the 2nd traffic light. At this light make a LEFT onto campus at Bluestone Drive.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear right at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there. 

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit RIGHT onto E. Grace Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto South Main Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto Bluestone Drive entering campus.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear RIGHT at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there. 

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R2 parking lot. Campus Map

Dogwood residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West

  • Travel west on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into the left lane. At the first traffic light turn LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the 4th traffic light and make a LEFT turn onto South Main Street. Get into the LEFT lane and continue on South Main Street to the 2nd traffic light. At this light make a LEFT onto campus at Bluestone Drive.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear right at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there. 

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit RIGHT onto E. Grace Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto South Main Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto Bluestone Drive entering campus.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear RIGHT at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there.

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R2 parking lot. Campus Map

Magnolia residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West

  • Travel west on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into the left lane. At the first traffic light turn LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the 4th traffic light and make a LEFT turn onto South Main Street. Get into the LEFT lane and continue on South Main Street to the 2nd traffic light. At this light make a LEFT onto campus at Bluestone Drive.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear right at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit RIGHT onto E. Grace Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto South Main Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto Bluestone Drive entering campus.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear RIGHT at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there.

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R2 parking lot. Campus Map

Oak residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West

  • Travel west on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into the left lane. At the first traffic light turn LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the 4th traffic light and make a LEFT turn onto South Main Street. Get into the LEFT lane and continue on South Main Street to the 2nd traffic light. At this light make a LEFT onto campus at Bluestone Drive.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear right at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit RIGHT onto E. Grace Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto South Main Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto Bluestone Drive entering campus.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear RIGHT at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there.

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R2 parking lot. Campus Map

Willow residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West

  • Travel west on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into the left lane. At the first traffic light turn LEFT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Way to the 4th traffic light and make a LEFT turn onto South Main Street. Get into the LEFT lane and continue on South Main Street to the 2nd traffic light. At this light make a LEFT onto campus at Bluestone Drive.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear right at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit RIGHT onto E. Grace Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto South Main Street.
  • At the FIRST stop light turn LEFT onto Bluestone Drive entering campus.
  • After the first stop sign go approximately 20 feet and bear RIGHT at the first intersection onto Newman Drive, cross the railroad tracks, and continue straight down past the Greek Row houses on your left and follow signs to your hall move-in location.
  • From this point follow the direction of JMU staff or police personnel for unloading parking instructions behind your hall.
  • Once you have unloaded your vehicle, follow exit signage and drive down the shared walk/bike path, the Lake will be on your left and exit right onto Bluestone Drive, stay in the right lane and go STRAIGHT through the intersection at the traffic light at Port Republic Road and Bluestone Drive. Drive up the hill and park anywhere in the R2 parking lot. You can walk back towards your hall from there.

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R2 parking lot. Campus Map

Hillside Area

Residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West.

  • Travel West on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into your left lane.
  • At the first traffic light turn left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way through two traffic lights.
  • Just after you drive through the second light (Paul Street), turn left into the C-4 parking lot. 
  • From this point, you can follow the signs to your hall’s unloading area and look for staff or police personnel for further directions.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit Right onto Grace Street.
  • At the stoplight turn Right onto South Main Street.
  • At the first stoplight, turn Right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way through one traffic light. (S. Mason St.)
  • After the traffic light, you will eventually come down a big hill, once you get to the bottom of the hill, turn RIGHT into the C-4 parking lot.
  • From this point, you can follow the signs to your hall’s unloading area and look for staff or police personnel for further directions. 

After unloading please move your vehicle to the Grace Street Parking Deck. Campus Map

Lake Area

Take I-81 to Exit 245. 

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Port Republic Road
  • At the second light turn right onto Bluestone Drive. 
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive to the first stop sign and turn left onto Champions Drive.
  • From this point please follow the signs and/or instructions from JMU’s parking staff.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp turn right onto Port Republic Road
  • Take your next right onto Bluestone Drive. 
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive to the first stop sign and turn left onto Champions Drive.
  • From this point please follow the signs and/or instructions from JMU’s parking staff.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit the parking deck on Mason Street. (You will only be able to take a right-hand turn).
  • Turn right onto E Grace Street, and take a left onto South Main Street (Route 11).
  • Travel on South Main Street for approx. 1/4 mile. Stay in the left lane.
  • Turn left onto Port Republic Road.
  • Take your next LEFT onto Bluestone Drive at the traffic light. 
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive to the first stop sign and turn left onto Champions Drive.
  • From this point please follow the signs and/or instructions from JMU’s parking staff.

Parking Services and Public Safety personnel will be on-site to direct vehicles parking for move-in. Visitors should park as directed. Campus Map.

Skyline Area

Residents should use I-81 Exit 247 A - Route 33 East

  • Travel East on Route 33/East Market Street
  • At the second traffic light turn right onto University Boulevard
  • Continue on University Boulevard to the 5th TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto Carrier Drive.
  • Follow Carrier Drive until you reach the BIOSCIENCE building (approx. ½ mile)
  • Just past the Bioscience building you will TURN LEFT onto the sidewalk/service drive between Bioscience and the Physics & Chemistry building. Please watch for signs for Chandler Check-In.
  • From this point, you will be directed behind the buildings over to the Festival Lawn; watch for directional signs and/or university staff for unloading instructions.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison

  • From the front of Hotel Madison, turn right onto South Main Street.
  • Take an immediate right at the FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir Street.
  • Continue on Reservoir Street to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto University Boulevard.
  • Continue on University Boulevard to the SECOND TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto Carrier Drive.
  • Follow Carrier Drive until you reach the BIOSCIENCE building (approx. ½ mile)
  • Just past the Bioscience building you will TURN LEFT onto the sidewalk/service drive between Bioscience and the Physics & Chemistry building. Please watch for signs for Chandler Check-In. 
  • From this point, you will be directed behind the buildings over to the Festival Lawn; watch for directional signs and/or university staff for unloading instructions.

Once your vehicle has been unloaded, please move your vehicle into the East Campus parking deck, the designated parking area for Chandler Hall. Campus Map

Residents should use I-81 Exit 247A Route 33 East 

  • Travel East on Route 33/East Market Street
  • At the second traffic light turn right onto University Boulevard
  • Continue on University Boulevard through 5 traffic lights.
  • After the 5th traffic light look for move-in staff and JMU police on your right.
  • Follow staff instructions as you will be directed up towards Chesapeake Hall for unloading parking.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs after the 5th traffic light instead of staff. In that case please follow the signs for your move-in.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison

  • From the front of Hotel Madison, turn right onto South Main Street.
  • Take an immediate right at the FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir Street.
  • Continue on Reservoir Street to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto University Boulevard.
  • Continue on University Boulevard through 2 traffic lights.
  • After the 2nd traffic light look for move-in staff and JMU police on your right.
  • Follow staff instructions as you will be directed up towards Chesapeake Hall for unloading parking.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs after the 2nd traffic light instead of staff.  In that case please follow the signs for your move-in for Chesapeake Hall.

Once your vehicle has been unloaded, please move your vehicle into the East Campus parking deck, the designated parking area for Chesapeake Hall. Campus Map

Residents travelling SOUTHBOUND on I-81 should use I-81 Exit 247A Route 33 East

  • Travel East on Route 33/East Market Street
  • At the second traffic light turn right onto University Boulevard
  • Continue on University Boulevard through 5 traffic lights (approximately ¾ mile) until you see signs for Shenandoah move-in on the right at Paul Jennings Hall entrance.
  • DO NOT TURN RIGHT UNTIL YOU GET TO THE PAUL JENNINGS HALL ENTRANCE.
  • Shenandoah move-in traffic will be routed through the R6 parking lot at Paul Jennings Hall and will cross the land bridge towards Shenandoah Hall. Please follow the directions of the move-in staff and JMU Police.
  • Once staged, cars will be directed to park near the building for unloading.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs instead of staff.  In that case please follow the signs for your move-in. 

Residents traveling NORTHBOUND on I-81 should use I-81 Exit 245

  • At the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp, travel straight to Forest Hill Road.
  • Turn left onto Oak Hill Drive at the stop sign, this road becomes University Boulevard, follow the turns past the old Convocation Center to Paul Jennings Hall entrance on your left.
  • Shenandoah move-in traffic will be routed through the R6 parking lot at Paul Jennings Hall and will cross the land bridge towards Shenandoah Hall. Please follow the directions of the move-in staff and JMU Police.
  • Once staged, cars will be directed to park near the building for unloading.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs instead of staff. In that case please follow the signs for your move-in.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison

  • From the front of Hotel Madison, turn right onto South Main Street.
  • Take an immediate right at the FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir Street.
  • Continue on Reservoir Street to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto University Boulevard.
  • Continue on University Boulevard through 2 traffic lights, then look for signs for Shenandoah move-in on the right at Paul Jennings Hall entrance.
  • DO NOT TURN RIGHT UNTIL YOU GET TO THE PAUL JENNINGS HALL ENTRANCE.
  • Follow staff instructions for parking at Shenandoah Hall for unloading.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs after the 2nd traffic light instead of staff.  In that case please follow the signs for your move-in.

Once your vehicle has been unloaded, please move your vehicle into the Ballard Parking Deck, the designated parking area for Shenandoah Hall. Campus Map

Residents travelling SOUTHBOUND on I-81 should use I-81 Exit 247A Route 33 East 

  • Travel East on Route 33/East Market Street
  • At the second traffic light turn right onto University Boulevard
  • Continue on University Boulevard through 5 traffic lights (approximately ¾ mile) until you see signs for Paul Jennings move-in on the right.
  • Move-in traffic will be directed to pull up and turn right onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward for student check-in. Please follow the directions of the move-in staff and JMU Police.
  • Once space is available, cars will be directed to park around the side and back of the building for unloading.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs instead of staff.  In that case please follow the signs for your move-in.

Residents traveling NORTHBOUND on I-81 should use I-81 Exit 245 

  • At the traffic light at the end of the exit ramp, travel straight to Forest Hill Road.
  • Turn left onto Oak Hill Drive at the stop sign, this road becomes University Boulevard, follow the turns past the old Convo to Paul Jennings Hall entrance
  • Move-in traffic will be directed to pull up and turn right onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward for student check-in. Please follow the directions of the move-in staff and JMU Police.
  • Once space is available, cars will be directed to park around the side and back of the building for unloading.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs instead of staff.  In that case please follow the signs for your move-in. 

If you are driving from Hotel Madison  

  • From the front of Hotel Madison, turn right onto South Main Street.
  • Take an immediate right at the FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto Reservoir Street.
  • Continue on Reservoir Street to the THIRD TRAFFIC LIGHT and TURN RIGHT onto University Boulevard.
  • Continue on University Boulevard through 2 traffic lights (approximately ¾ mile) until you see signs for Paul Jennings move-in on the right.
  • Move-in traffic will be directed to pull up and turn right onto the concrete service drive in front of the hall and pull forward for student check-in. Please follow the directions of the move-in staff and JMU Police.
  • Once space is available, cars will be directed to park around the side and back of the building for unloading.
  • If move-in traffic has decreased by the time of your arrival you may see directional signs instead of staff.  In that case, please follow the signs for your move-in.

Once your vehicle has been unloaded, please move your vehicle into the Convo-A parking lot, the designated parking area for Paul Jennings Hall. Campus Map

Village Area

Residents should use I-81 Exit 245.

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Port Republic Road
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the second traffic light (Bluestone Drive) and turn right onto campus
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive to the traffic light
  • Turn right at the traffic light onto Carrier Drive
  • Look for Village Move-In signs on your left after approx. 1/10th mile
  • Turn left into the R7 parking lot.
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.
If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:
  • At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Port Republic Road
  • At the very first traffic light, turn right onto campus (Bluestone Drive).
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive to the traffic light
  • Turn right at the traffic light onto Carrier Drive
  • Look for Village Move-In signs on your left after approx. 1/10th mile
  • Turn left into the R7 parking lot and follow the signs to your unloading area
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit Right onto Grace Street.
  • Turn Left at the stoplight onto South Main Street
  • At the 2nd stoplight turn Left onto Port Republic
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the first traffic light (Bluestone Drive) and turn Left onto campus
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive to the traffic light
  • Turn right at the traffic light onto Carrier Drive
  • Look for Village Move-In signs on your left after approx. 1/10thmile
  • Turn left into the R7 parking lot and follow the signs to your unloading area
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R1 parking lot. Campus Map

Residents should use I-81 Exit 247B Route 33 West.

  • Travel West on Route 33/East Market Street and quickly get into the left lane.
  • At the first traffic light turn left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way to the 2nd traffic light.
  • Turn Left at the traffic light onto Paul Street
  • Make the first right onto campus (Duke Drive)
  • Follow Duke Drive for 1/3 mile and turn left onto the service drive
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit Right onto Grace Street.
  • At the stoplight turn Right onto South Main Street.
  • At the first stoplight, turn Right onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Way.
  • Continue on Martin Luther King, Jr. Way to the 2nd traffic light.
  • Turn Right at the traffic light onto Paul Street
  • Make the first right onto campus (Duke Drive)
  • Follow Duke Drive for 1/3 mile and turn left onto the service drive
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff. 

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R1 parking lot. Campus Map

Residents should use I-81 Exit 245. 

If you have been traveling NORTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, turn left onto Port Republic Road
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the second traffic light (Bluestone Drive) and turn right onto campus
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive Through the FIRST traffic light
  • Just after the campus gate, you will turn right onto the service drive
  • Turn onto Hanson Field for unloading
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

If you have been traveling SOUTHBOUND:

  • At the top of the ramp, turn right onto Port Republic Road
  • At the very first traffic light, turn right onto campus (Bluestone Drive).
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive Through the FIRST traffic light
  • Just after the campus gate, you will turn right onto the service drive
  • Turn onto Hanson Field for unloading
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

If you are driving from Hotel Madison:

  • Exit Right onto Grace Street.
  • Turn Left at the stoplight onto South Main Street
  • At the 2nd stoplight turn Left onto Port Republic
  • Continue on Port Republic Road to the first traffic light (Bluestone Drive) and turn Left onto campus
  • Continue on Bluestone Drive Through the FIRST traffic light
  • Just after the campus gate, you will turn right onto the service drive
  • Turn onto Hanson Field for unloading
  • From this point follow the directions from the police and staff.

After unloading please move your vehicle to the R1 parking lot. Campus Map

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