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 Biology

Address

James Madison University
820 Madison Dr. MSC 7801
HARRISONBURG
Virginia
22807

Venue description

The Biology Department at James Madison University is located in Burruss Hall, which is located in the main campus near the library and other university facilities. The department currently serves over 800 undergraduate majors and 15 graduate students. It offers a wide variety of courses for biology and biotechnology majors, general education, and pre-health profession majors. The 40 fulltime faculty members are engaged in teaching and research in a broad range of sub-disciplines and mentor over 150 undergraduate student researchers during the academic year and in the summers. Many faculties are supported in their research by external or internal funds.

Telephone number

+1 540 568 6733

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.