All student organizations are subject to the following policies in the Student Handbook.

Student organizations are subject to the student handbook alcohol policy and all related university policies on alcohol, including but not limited to the policy of any on-campus building in which an event occurs. Groups that belong to the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council or Inter-Cultural Greek Council are also subject to Fraternity and Sorority Life and CMSS policies, respectively.

Student organizations are subject to student handbook drug policy.

Student organizations must adhere to the JMU Free Speech Policy when exercising their right to assemble.  JMU seeks to preserve students’ privileges to take active roles in exercising their rights of expression, conscience, affiliation and peaceful assembly. At the same time, the university also recognizes its responsibility to ensure the rights and freedom of those who want to pursue their educational interest without interference. 

Student Organizations must follow the JMU Contractual Agreements Policy.  No Front Ended Budget (FEB) student organization, officer or advisor may sign a contractual agreement on behalf of James Madison University. Any contractual agreement must be approved and signed by an authorized Student Life department representative. Furthermore, individuals should not personally sign contracts as that leaves the individual responsible for fulfilling the terms of the contract.

Student organizations must adhere to the JMU Public Posting policy, including limiting flyer posting to two weeks and only posting in approved posting areas.

In case of an emergency involving members of or associated with a student organization after regular business hours, please call 911 or JMU Police at 540-568-6911.  Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations should also call the FSL on-duty phone immediately at 540-421-1177.

Any member of the university community may submit a report giving details of the alleged harm or incident to the Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices. The report submitted should include the following information:

• Detailed description of the alleged harm or incident
• Date, time, and place of incident(s)
• Name of the organization(s) involved
• Name of the individual(s) involved
• Your name and contact information or a "dummy" email account so we can connect with you but you can remain anonymous

If you have any questions, please contact OSARP at osarp@jmu.edu or Student Life at beinvolved@jmu.edu