Upcoming Events
- Thursday, February 06, 2025: Drive Your Future: Master the Car Buying Game from 04:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in Festival Highlands Room: Tired of feeling lost in the car-buying process? This seminar by Finance Professor Jeff Hulett will teach you how to confidently navigate every step, from understanding financing options to spotting the best deals. Learn insider tips and tools to make car buying simple, empowering, and stress-free—because your dream car should come with peace of mind. Register here
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Spring Housing and Community Fair from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Festival Ballroom: The Housing and Community Fairs are large-scale events that the Off-Campus Life hosts twice an academic year. The fairs are essentially a one-stop shop experience for available student housing as we welcome student housing providers in the area to educate students on what they have available. Additionally, we invite a number of community organizations and city departments to come share valuable resources and involvement opportunities with students.
Register here - Bankroll Your Best Life: Budgeting Hacks for JMU Students| Febraury 20, 2025, in Festival Highlands Room @ 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: Personal Finance Professor Jeff Hulett is Ready to help you take control of your finances and make your money work for you? In this seminar, discover simple, actionable budgeting hacks tailored for JMU students. Learn how to save smarter, spend wiser, and build lifelong financial confidence—all while living your best college life. Register here
- Personal Investing for the Recent Graduate By Dr. Jason Douglas Fink| , Febrauary 27, 2025, in Taylor 305 @ 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm: This presentation will cover the basics of investing, starting at the very beginning (such as What is a stock? What is a bond?), and building to a point where students will understand the importance of investing in a 401(k), and how to choose a solid portfolio to do so. The importance of diversification, starting early, investing in only what you understand, and the use of tax advantaged accounts will all be demonstrated. Register here
- How to crush real life | April 02, 2025, in Festival Ballroom A @ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm : OCL is thrilled to welcome back Pete Hardesty, co-author of two Amazon #1 bestsellers, Adulting 101 Books 1 and 2. Join us for his compelling presentation, Transitioning into the "real world" can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can navigate it with confidence. This workshop will cover five key areas essential for success, including overcoming anxiety, managing finances effectively, excelling in the workplace, and practical life hacks to make daily living easier. Join us for an engaging session packed with insights and actionable tips to help you thrive in every aspect of life! Register here
The Pantry
The Pantry is open and here to support our JMU community throughout the year on Monday 12-6 pm and Tuesday-Thursday 12-5 pm in The Union, TDU Room 112, and Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12-5 pm in EnGeo Room 0302.
Our team at Off-Campus Life is very excited to offer Online Orders with rapid and curbside pickup options through "The Pantry at JMU" app, now available in the Apple and Android stores. You can find details on order pickups in the FAQ section of the app.
Please note that The Pantry observes the university schedule for closings and holidays.
Important Notice on Listings Site & Housing Guide
James Madison University and Off-Campus Life do not endorse, promote, or demote any properties listed on our partner site, offcampushousing.jmu.edu, or featured in the Housing Guide. Properties solely provide this content to aid in the housing search. These resources are intended for educational and informational purposes for JMU students and their families to assist in making informed decisions about off-campus housing.
If you have specific questions about housing, leasing, or living off-campus, please stop by our office in The Union Room 205, email ocl@jmu.edu, or call us at (540) 568-6071.
Notice of Recent Scams
Housing and rental scams have become a rampant issue among students looking for housing accommodations, mostly through online advertisements and emails. Students need to be aware of these types of rental scams so they do not fall victim to scammers.