Institution name

James Madison University

Total number of students

18971

Contact address for international enquiries

Sonner Hall MSC 0101
481 Bluestone Dr
HARRISONBURG 22807

Venue / office name

College of Science and Mathematics, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Address

James Madison University
901 Carrier Drive MSC 4502
HARRISONBURG
Virginia
22807

Venue description

The Physics Department moved in May 2005 into the new Physics and Chemistry Building on the East Campus of JMU. Research labs compose most of the central part of the 2nd floor and academic support areas including the stockroom and student library/study room are also on the 2nd floor. The department is small and upper-level course rarely have more than 10 or 15 students; and offers both major and minor programs for students interested in a challenging program in pure and applied sciences

Telephone number

+1 540 568 6109

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

The Office of Residence Life at James Madison University is committed to designing and maintaining a caring environment that encourages academic success, respect, personal growth and responsibility to one's community. The residential halls are Ashby Hall, Bell Hall, Cedar Hall, Chandler Hall, Chappelear Hall, Chesapeake Hall, Converse Hall, Dingeldine Hall, Dogwood Hall, Eagle Hall, Frederikson Hall, Garber Hall, Gifford Hall, Hanson Hall, Hillside Hall, Hoffman Hall, Huffman Hall, Ikenberry Hall, Logan Hall, Magnolia Hall, Maple Hall, McGraw-Long Hall, Oak Hall, Poplar Hall, Potomac Hall, Rockingham Hall, Shenandoah Hall, Shorts Hall, Spotswood Hall, Spruce Hall, Wampler Hall, Wayland Hall, Weaver Hall, White Hall, Willow Hall. Students in sorority houses are assigned to double rooms with a community bath located on each floor. Laundry and vending facilities are provided on the second floor and a kitchen, chapter room and activity room are located on the ground floor. Each room has two single beds with innerspring mattresses, all bunkable; two individual desks with chairs; two wardrobes; two chests of drawers; fluorescent lighting; mini blinds or roller shades; telephone, TV cable hookup and internet access; tiled floors; and these buildings are air-conditioned.