Welcome Letter

Welcome Home to JMU!

You've done it! You've been accepted to James Madison University, and made the decision to start your college experience with us. Now it is time for the learning, and the fun, to begin.

Even though you've heard it in lots of graduation speeches, the next four years will really be a life-altering experience for you. The residence hall experience at Madison is one you will never forget. You will learn more than you ever imagined, and will meet many new and lifelong friends.

It is a privilege to live in a JMU residence hall. As such, there are some expectations we have of all residential students.

A JMU residential student:

• is committed to academic success
• respects the rights and property of others
• appreciates differences in people and ideas
• demonstrates civility and citizenship by showing concern and support for others
• abides by all federal, state, local, and university laws and regulations

Life will never be the same, and isn't that exciting?

Best wishes for a successful career at JMU. We can't wait to meet you!

Office of Residence Life Professional Staff
James Madison University

Contract Information

The online Housing, Dining & Telecom Contract will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. 

• Unable to complete in its entirety?  Come back later and start from the beginning (www.jmu.edu/onebook, step #8).  
• To avoid data entry errors, please do not attempt to leave the contract active on your browser and return later, as this could cause errors in your contract.
• First year on-campus is required.
• To begin this process, answer the following question; how many years would you like to live on-campus?  First Year Only, Not Sure, Two years on-campus.

• Students who choose the "Two Year Option" will be considered early for a contract for your sophomore year.

• Room rent will not be locked in for year two, expect an increase. 

• Click “Two Year Option” You will complete your first-year housing contract and then apply for your sophomore year.

• The Office of Residence Life will review applications and begin to make sophomore year contract offers fall 2008.

• Room selection information will be provided in fall 2008.

We are excited to offer this process to the class of 2012!
You have just completed your First-year housing contract and will complete an application for a contract to live on-campus your sophomore year at JMU.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

The 2-year option is a 2 step process;
Step 1 - You must apply for a Housing Contract. 
Step 2 - You must sign your Housing Contract, once offered. 
Contract offers will begin XXX xx, 2008. 

To apply simply click the button below.  It's just that simple, one click.  Once you have applied, all communications regarding your application and contract will be sent to your JMU email account.  If this is not your primary email account we suggest that you forward to your preferred email address.  The housing office will ONLY correspond with you through your JMU email account. 

Not ready to commit for two years?

• Click "First-year option" to complete your contract.

• Space may be limited for 2009-2010.

• Housing will reserve a limited number of spaces for students who feel they need a bit more time to decide.

• Understand that not all students who request on-campus housing will be offered a room for their sophomore year.

• Information regarding the regular contracting process for 2009-2010 will be made available fall semester 2008.

Dining and Telecommunication Services

Dining Plan
First Year Students are automatically placed on the 14-Plus Meal Plan. This plan is the least expensive and most popular among on-campus residents.

Telecommunication Services
Each residence hall room has one telephone with an individual telephone number and voicemail capability.  Student may place on-campus, local area and toll free calls from residence phones at no charge.

A Telecom PIN (Personal Identification Number) is required for long distance calling. ALL residence hall students will be issued a PIN at no charge. The long distance rate is 8¢ per minute in the United States. International, directory assistance, and operator-assisted calls are billed at higher rates. A Telecom PIN with dialing and voice mail instructions will be distributed to the student with their housing assignment notification at http://www.jmu.edu/onebook (step #12) beginning July 29, 2007.

Roommate Requests

You may identify a roommate request below.  To assure that you will be assigned with this individual, you will need to provide their name and JMU student identification number in the space provided.  

Where can my roommate find his/her student identification number?  
The student identification number can be found:

1.  in the Admissions acceptance packet
2.  in the letter from Admissions confirming receipt of your deposit
3.  on step #7 Your Orientation Date, Checklist (if you have completed One Book step #7)

Admitted JMU freshmen should have received at least one of these three documents at this point.

For roommate requests to be considered, you MUST request each other.  If you are applying for theme housing, your roommate must apply as well.   

Requested Roommate's First Name:  
Requested Roommate's Last Name:  
Hyphenated last name?  Example:   SmithJones

Lifestyle Preferences

Please answer the following questions honestly.  This information will aid in matching you with a roommate.  Responses to these questions are required even if you have identified a requested roommate.

Community Council

Each residence hall has an active Community Council led by an Executive Board consisting of various individuals elected by residents of the hall at the beginning of the academic year.  Hall Council members develop and organize programs and hall activities. These include social events, educational programs, recreational opportunities, and service activities. Community Councils also serve as a major source of input concerning residence hall operations and policies.
Are you interested in participating in Community Council?  Yes    No

If you have a cell phone, please provide your 10 digit # here, beginning with the area code: 

Terms and Conditions

In order to operate the residence halls and dining services at the lowest possible rate for the students, James Madison University provides these services on a contract basis for the full academic year.   The student and parent, guardian or other guarantors are therefore urged to read carefully the content of the following JMU Residential Contract.  When the official JMU Residential Contract form is electronically signed and submitted to James Madison University, it becomes a binding agreement – a contract between the student, or, guarantor (in the case of a minor), and the university.