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Welcome!
If you are reading this page, this means that you received your visa stamp, and that you have arrived in JMU/Harrisonburg. Congratulations! Now, let's focus on your adjustment in the area!
Fall 2024 Orientation Schedule (Pending)
Start completing your checklist- Join us in the CGE lounge area to obtain answers and suggestions to your situation as well as connect with other new graduate international students. We'll get stated on the ISSS Checklist Meeting location: CGE Lounge 2nd floor of Holland Yates Hall.
Required session for F-1 students- By virtue of your immigration status, you need to know and understand immigration implications on your academic status, on your ability to work, and travel. We will start your process for obtaining a social security number and we will introduce you to your health insurance plan. Make sure to: bring your passport and I-20. Meeting location: CGE Classroom 2nd floor of Holland Yates Hall.
Shopping Trip- Hopefully, by now, you are moved into your new living unit, but you may need a few items for yourself and/or your room. Meeting location: CGE Classroom 2nd floor of Holland Yates Hall
Welcome Picnic- Let's take this time to come together and informally meet one another to socialize and enjoy a "US-style picnic." Bring your sneakers if you want to play some outdoor/indoor games (such as soccer). Meeting location: Bus stop or directly in the back of UREC (University Recreation Center).
(540) 568-6912 non-emergency
(540) 568-6911 emergency
CGE- ISSS office
Main desk: (540) 568-5209
Thomas Lavenir: (540) 568-7314
800 S. Main St - MSC 5631, Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Finding your way:
Click on the map/picture to find your way around campus and where to find Holland Yate Hall where the CGE office is located (on the second floor of that building)
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
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Step #1 Meet with Thomas in person to (1) be in the JMU system and (2) get started on this ISSS Checklist … and get paid. |
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Step #2 Connect to JMU-Official Wireless. Log-in using your e-ID & MyMadison password |
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Step #3 Phone plan- Download the Mint Mobile app & follow the instructions + video demo- Android | Apple |
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Step #4 Open a bank account |
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Step #5 Obtain your JACard |
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Step #6 Attend the international sessions for F-1 students |
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Step #7 Login to MyMadison and complete your contact information section (mailing address & US phone #) |
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Step #8 Complete your SEVIS Registration |
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Step #9 Download your health insurance card |
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Step #10 Go to your academic dept. and stop by to see your GA supervisor. (1) Introduce yourself and find out what they need from you. (2) Get your GA supervisor to complete and sign the top section of your SSN Letter. |
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Step #11 Schedule an appointment with Thomas to: (1) sign the bottom portion of your SSN letter, complete the SSN Application, (2) complete the I-9, and (3) go over the SSN & Payroll Timeline. |
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Step #12 14 days after your entry in the US- Go to the social security office (301 N. Mason Street Suite 101 with your: I-20, passport, I-94, SSN application receipt & signed SSN letter |
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Step #13 Schedule an appointment with Thomas in early February |
MSC 5731
100 East Grace Street
Room 2nd Floor
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
