Take me to: Transitioning to JMU | Previous Phase
Welcome!
The day after you arrive in Harrisonburg, (or on Monday, January 13) check-in with Thomas in his office to figure out what your next steps are. There are very specific steps to take care of, in a very specific order, to ensure that your immigration, JMU check-in, GA payments, etc... are handled!
The International Student and Scholar Services office is located on the 2nd floor of the Holland Yates Hall. You can access the office
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From the Student Success Center (SSC). There is a "skybridge" that connects SSC to Holland Yates Hall on the 2nd floor.
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From the main outside entrance to the building. The individuals at the front desk can point you in the direction of the elevator to take to the second floor.
Spring 2025 Orientation Sessions:
Monday, January 13
> 10:30am | Check-in with Thomas
> 11:30am-2:30pm | Campus Tour & Lunch (free)
> 10:30am-1:30pm | Required session for F-1 students & lunch (free)
All sessions will take place on the 2nd floor of Holland Yates Hall!
Finding your way:
Click on the map/picture to find your way around campus and where to find Holland Yates Hall.
Useful Contact Information:
- (540) 568-6912 non-emergency
- (540) 568-6911 emergency
CGE- ISSS office
- Main desk: (540) 568-5209
- Thomas Lavenir: (540) 568-7314
JMU Important Locations
- JMU Bookstore- Closest building to the Megabus bus stop
- Student Success Center (SSC)- Best place to go on campus to find where someone/something is
- Holland Yates Hall is home to CGE- ISSS. Cross the Skybridge from SSC to find us!
ISSS Checklist
| Step #1 Connect to JMU-Official Wireless. Log-in using your JMU e-ID and password | |
| Step #2 Obtain your JACard | |
| Step #3 Phone plan- Use this Mint Mobile webpage (free trial) to get you started. If your phone is compatible you will be able to use a virtual sim card (or eSIM) or if you need a sim card ask Thomas to give you one. Continue following the instructions to configure your phone and use their Help Center for any questions and/or concerns you have. | |
| Step #4 Open a bank account | |
| Step #5 Go to your Academic Dept. to ensure your class registration | |
| Step #6 Go to your GA Dept. to complete hiring paperwork |
Now that you have a functioning phone number and address:
| Step #1 Complete the Student Check-In in MyMadison, use this MyMadison Student Check-In handout to guide through the process | |
| Step #2 Complete your SEVIS Registration, use this SEVIS handout to guide you through the process. |
24 hours after you have completed Stage 2
| Step #1 Complete the I-9 Form (Section I) | |
| Step #2 Schedule an appointment with Thomas to obtain your SSN letter, and to complete a set of paperwork to allow you to start working |
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100 East Grace Street
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
