Welcome!
We are so excited for you to start this new and exciting journey at JMU! Orientation is crucial for you to be informed and confident as you navigate a new academic system, cultural environment, and daily life at JMU. During orientation, you will be introduced to important information and resources, as well as begin to build your network that will support you through your time at JMU.
International student orientation sessions will be held in the Center for Global Engagement in Holland Yates Hall on the second floor.
International undergraduate students must complete this form: Pre-departure Form
This form ensures that ISSS is aware of your arrival plans. There are two main options:
- Arriving on your own, supported by ISSS Staff for move-in, shopping, meals, etc.
- Arriving with family, attending only the required orientation sessions
Students arriving on their own should plan to arrive at Dulles International Airport and reserve a seat on the 10:40am Virginia Breeze Megabus on January 15, so that they will arrive on campus by 12:50pm where ISSS will meet them (and their bags) at the Megabus stop on campus. From there, ISSS will guide students through check-in, the move-in process, and an orientation specifically provided for international students.
Spring 2027 Orientation Schedule
All orientation events and sessions will be held at the lounge in the Center for Global Engagement (second floor of Holland Yates Hall) unless otherwise noted.
Friday, January 15
12:50pm Pick-up at Bus Stop (Godwin Hall)
1:15pm Check-in and Lunch
2:00pm Review of Orientation Folder with LINKers
2:30pm Team Building Activity
3:00pm Move into Residence Halls
4:00pm Shopping at Walmart
Second pick-up at Bus Stop (Godwin Hall)
5:00pm Dinner
Saturday, January 16
8:30am Pick-up at East Campus Residence Halls
9:00am Breakfast at CGE
9:30am Welcome to JMU!
9:45am Session 1: Academic Expectations
10:30am Team Building Activity
11:00am Session 2: Cultural Adjustment with LINKers
11:45am Lunch
1:00pm Session 3: Health Insurance [REQUIRED]
1:45pm Session 4: Immigration Session [REQUIRED]
2:30pm Campus Tour and return to residence halls
6:00pm Dinner
2026-2027 LINKer Team
