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 Arts and Letters, School of Liberal Arts Department of Anthropology

Address

Sheldon Hall MSC 7501
HARRISONBURG
Virginia
22807

Venue description

James Madison University is a public, comprehensive university and is the only university in America named for James Madison. The university was founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, with Julian Ashby Burruss as its first president. JMU provides a total education to students - one that has a broad range of the liberal arts as its foundation and encompasses an extensive variety of professional and pre-professional programs, augmented by a multitude of learning experiences outside the classroom. The mission of the University is committed to prepare students to be educated and enlightened citizens who will lead productive and meaningful lives. It is s accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Telephone number

+1 540 568 6171

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.