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As a program of Community Service-Learning, we cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations. We address community-identified priorities and ensure our students learn through service.

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Visit new places. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Wrestle with new ideas and perspectives. Use your time and talents to serve others!

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As a program of Community Service-Learning, we cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations. We address community-identified priorities and ensure our students learn through service.

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Visit new places. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Wrestle with new ideas and perspectives. Use your time and talents to serve others!

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As a program of Community Service-Learning, we cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations. We address community-identified priorities and ensure our students learn through service.

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Visit new places. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Wrestle with new ideas and perspectives. Use your time and talents to serve others!

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As a program of the Community Engagement & Volunteer Center, we cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations. We address community-identified priorities and ensure our students learn through service.

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Visit new places. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Wrestle with new ideas and perspectives. Use your time and talents to serve others!

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As a program of the Community Engagement & Volunteer Center, we cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations. We address community-identified priorities and ensure our students learn through service.

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New to JMU? Looking to build great friendships, get involved, and give back to the community? We got you!

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The Center for Global Engagement provides high-quality global education opportunities for our campus community, supports our international students and scholars, and assists in the internationalization efforts at JMU. From our robust study abroad programs to programming that connects our international community, to global virtual exchange, the CGE offers a full range of global experiences.

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The Center for Multicultural Student Services is an integral part of the student experience at James Madison University as we educate and advocate for racial equity, intersectionality, and effective allyship. CMSS strives to support an inclusive campus through dialogue, leadership experiences and cultural celebrations beyond the classroom that honor and value diverse identities.

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CMSS is home to 46 multicultural student organizations. These orgs are diverse in their membership as well as in their focuses, with interests ranging in the areas of diversity, religious affiliation, service, multicultural Greek life, and academics. As a department CMSS supports these organizations in their efforts to educate the campus community about their interest areas through programs, events, and celebratory gatherings. We also engage them and their executive boards in leadership development opportunities, ensuring that they develop skills that will benefit them currently while managing a student organization, as well as beyond in their future careers.

https://www.jmu.edu/multicultural/studentorganizations/index.shtml

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We cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships between students, faculty, and community organizations that address community-identified priorities and contribute to student learning.

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Join us to serve others in local, national, or international communities. We offer programming throughout the year to help you make a difference!

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To provide a safe, supportive, trusting, and confidential environment which empowers students to develop the awareness, values, and skills they will need to meet future challenges and lead vital, meaningful lives.

The primary focus of the Counseling Center mission is to provide the highest quality individual and group counseling to students struggling with problems common to a college population. Additionally, we serve as an assessment and referral source for students with more serious and chronic psychological difficulties. We also engage in active outreach efforts focusing on the prevention of problems and maximizing the potential of all students to benefit from the academic environment and experience.

We are committed to collaborating and partnering with other Student Affairs units and University divisions, serving as consultants to our educational colleagues on psychological matters, and playing an integral role in the management of emergencies and crises affecting our students. The Counseling Center further enhances the educational mission of the University by integrating the training of new mental health professionals within the provision and evaluation of counseling services.

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DMAD brings 100 New Dukes together before Weeks of Welcome. You'll volunteer with a non-profit partner in a small group led by students and CS-L staff. You'll have the opportunity to meet other service-minded New Dukes, to learn about Harrisonburg's most pressing social issues, and to interact with some of the amazing individuals and organizations making your new home a better place for all of its residents. You'll also get to explore Harrisonburg, including its diverse and delicious local restaurants.

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Move in early
Make new friends
Volunteer with local non-profits
Make Harrisonburg your new home

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DMAD brings over 100 New Dukes together before Weeks of Welcome. You'll volunteer with a non-profit partner in a small group led by students and CS-L staff. You'll have the opportunity to meet other service-minded New Dukes, to learn about Harrisonburg's most pressing social issues, and to interact with some of the amazing individuals and organizations making your new home a better place for all of its residents. You'll also get to explore Harrisonburg, including its diverse and delicious local restaurants.

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Move in early
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Make Harrisonburg your new home

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The purpose of East Campus Student Services located on the ground floor of the ENGEO building, is to provide a space for students to access a food pantry, relax in the massage chairs, and connect with various departments around campus.

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We are available in person or online to help you schedule and plan resources for successful events.

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The nation's first academic center for Black poetry, the Furious Flower Poetry Center is committed to ensuring the visibility, inclusion, and critical consideration of Black poets in American letters, as well as in the whole range of educational curricula. Our programming seeks to cultivate an appreciation for poetry among students of all levels—from elementary to graduate school and beyond. In addition, Furious Flower seeks to support and promote Black poets at all stages of their careers and to preserve the history of Black poets for future generations.

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The mission of the James Madison University Honors College is to develop a diverse community of inquisitive and aspirational learners from all parts of campus through distinctive and challenging educational experiences. Our core values include independent, student-centered learning; interdisciplinary training; collaboration; and active and informed service and leadership.

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The goal of ICGC is to develop students as leaders, improve the campus through our involvement, and enhance the community by our contributions. These goals are upheld and achieved by

Celebrating diversity and heightening cultural awareness through programming
Promoting scholarship by upholding high academic standards
Building and creating unity within the encompassing organizations
Endorsing civil engagement through service throughout the Harrisonburg and JMU communities

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The Inter-Cultural Greek Council (ICGC) represents JMU's cultural-based but not exclusive greek letter organizations, which include our Black Greek Letter Organizations, Latinx Fraternities and Sororities, and Asian-Interest Fraternities and Sororities. ICGC serves as the governing body for the 13 organizations we have chartered on this campus. These organizations have a rich history and legacy rooted in brotherhood/sisterhood, service, friendship, advocacy, and access.

I.C.G.C. governs organizations from the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations, Inc. (NALFO), and National APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander & Desi-American) Panhellenic Association (known as NAPA). Everyone is welcomed to pursue membership in these organizations. You do not have to be from these cultures or Diaspora's to join, however you should have an interest in the organization and culture.

N.P.H.C. represents the traditionally African American Divine 9 organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

NAFLO represents the traditionally Laxtinx Greek Letter Organizations: La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Inc., Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Incorporada, and Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Se├▒oritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc.

NAPA represents the traditionally Asian Pacific Islander & Desi-American Greek Organizations: alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc. and Lambda Phi Epsilon International Fraternity, Inc.

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JMU Athletics contributes to a vibrant University, community and student experience. Through our resolute commitment to excellence, service, inclusiveness and engagement, we generate pride, passion and national exposure for the University. Central to our mission is ensuring an exemplary student-athlete experience emphasizing academic achievement, personal development, social responsibility and competitive excellence.

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Because we're rooted in service, we do great things for our people, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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Find out about all the awesome events happening at JMU Dining!

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The Police Department of James Madison University.

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To engage with JMU's diverse communities in their creation and search for knowledge through academic resources, physical and virtual spaces, and educational and research services.

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https://www.lib.jmu.edu/students/

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The Madison Money Mentors program is a student-led initiative designed to empower undergraduates with essential financial literacy skills through relatable, peer-to-peer education. By focusing on key areas of financial knowledge, the program aims to foster long-term financial wellness, reduce student debt burdens, and prepare students for life beyond college.

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- Peer-Led Workshops on budgeting, saving, credit, and student loans.
- One-on-One Mentoring with trained peer mentors.
- Resources & Tools, such as budgeting templates and financial guides.
- Open to all JMU students.

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The Fall MYMOM experience is a 10-week leadership development program for all undergraduate students. The goal of the program is for every participant to obtain a sense of belonging, to become more self-aware, and to begin to recognize their innate ability for self-authorship. In short, it emphasizes every student's ability to make a difference on campus.

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Off-Campus life is here to help students transition into the local community and thrive in their new environment.

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Join this page to stay informed on our unique programs and resources, specifically designed to support out students living off campus or making the transition to living off campus. We are your key to making Harrisonburg home.

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To support collaboration in the arts: across disciplinary barriers, between students and faculty, between university and industry, and beyond.

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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 foundation for the services we offer is rooted in the following values:
• Supportive transition to the JMU community
• Academic achievement
• Providing positive learning experiences
• Providing excellent service and accommodations
We recognize that our greatest contribution to your education is involving you in the development and implementation of these services. We expect you to engage with university life. We expect that each resident will do the same, thus creating and maintaining a learning-centered community filled with respect for one another, consideration for our earth, hope for our future, and of course, sprinkled with just the appropriate amount of fun!

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We facilitate student development and restoration through a fair process that holds students accountable to community and university standards in order to support student and community success.

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Orientation and Transition engages students in the JMU learning experience by preparing them to be active and authentic members of the university community.

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Located in The Union, Warren 419, the Serenity Center is an inclusive sanctuary where all students, faculty, and staff are welcome to retreat and relax. Regular offerings in the Serenity Center focus on teaching contemplative practices for cultivating awareness, well-being, and self-realization.

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Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Expression (SOGIE) works toward promoting James Madison University's commitment to diversity through education, support, advocacy and the fostering of equity for all students, inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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Each semester we have many students, staff and faculty who help to make our program a possibility and we would love to have you join the team! Become a volunteer or a peer educator with us to lend a hand in our student space, at tabling or during events and programming.

If you are interested in volunteering or being a peer educator, please contact sogie@jmu.edu.
As a volunteer, you will:

Join a dynamic team of students to spread awareness of the LGBTQ+ community on JMU's campus.
Spend one hour of your volunteer time each week staffing our Lavender Lounge.
Assist with tabling events on specific topics pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community.
Attend weekly meetings to stay up-to-date on volunteer opportunities, build community, receive professional development.
Remain professional during all Program events.
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Programs covering various LGBTQ+ topics and experiences are offered for classes, organizations, and groups. Our Peer Educators are JMU students in the LGBTQ+ community able to facilitate conversations on identities, inclusivity, language, and more.

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Follow the steps below to access the application during active Start an Organization Process periods.

- Log into beinvolved.jmu.edu
- A widget directing you to the application is on the homepage/on the "Home" tab
- Upon application approval, the proposed President and Treasurer will be added to the "Start an Organization Process" page on BeInvolved at which time they will be able to complete the necessary recognition steps. More information will be sent to the President and Treasurer via email at that time.

1. Online Application: Students wishing to start a new Student Organization begin by completing the "Start an Organization Process" Application on BeInvolved. This can be found on the beinvolved.jmu.edu homepage.

Registration requirements include:

- Five founding members for the organization that are currently enrolled JMU students of any class standing. You must submit their campus email (@dukes.jmu.edu).
- A President and a Treasurer (can be included in the "five founding members" count).
- JMU Faculty/Staff Adviser (full- or part-time faculty/staff member or a registered affiliate, per JMU Policy 3101). This person cannot be a graduate student.
- National affiliation information and sponsorship letter (if affiliated with a larger local, national or international organization).
Answering supplemental questions.
- A Constitution draft will be required upon submission.

2. Next Steps: After submitting the online application it will eventually be approved and the proposed President and Treasurer will be added to the "Start an Organization Process" page on BeInvolved. Here, they will be able to complete the necessary recognition steps via Officer Success Checklists. Necessary recognition steps will include:

- Official Role Approval: The President and Treasurer both must formally approve their role and agree to terms.
- Watch "Navigating BeInvolved" Video: The President and Treasurer both must watch a brief video showcasing the BeInvolved platform.
- Constitution: The President must complete a Constitution Basics module. Once complete, the President will need to pass a quiz based on the Constitution Basics module. Lastly, the President will submit a final draft of their Constitution for final review and approval.
- In-Person Training: Both the President and Treasurer must attend an in-person success training specific to their role. Dates and times will be provided to all Presidents and Treasurers during this step. All trainings will be held in The Club House in The Union (Taylor 208).

Once your student group's application is approved, Presidents and Treasurers can access their Officer Success Checklist by doing the following:

- Navigate to the beinvolved home page and sign in at beinvolved.jmu.edu.
- Click "My Activity Menu" on the left navigation bar.
- Select "My Checklists".
- You should then see your Start an Organization Process Officer Success Checklist.

3. Recognition: Once the President and Treasurer have completed the necessary recognition steps via their Officer Success Checklists (see above) Student Leadership and Involvement will then:

- Make the organization’s BeInvolved page live viewable to the public.
- Alert Event Management & Scheduling of the new organization to allow for room reservations.
- Organization must first have a Student Event Planner trained. This will be available once your organization is recognized.
- Add the organization to the Club House check-in process for authorized use of the space (Taylor 208, The Union).

The organization's Officer team will receive an email alerting to the status change and the organization will be fully recognized and in good standing with full privileges offered to all of our organizations.

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Our mission is to enhance student learning and meet departmental student employment needs by providing meaningful work experiences.

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Our office is here to support you in a number of ways, whether you are a new student looking for involvement opportunities on campus, or whether you are an actively involved student looking for support for your own leadership development or support for your organization's development.

With over 400 organizations on campus, we know that finding that unique experience can be the greatest part of your college career. We also know that it can be one of the most challenging aspects. Whether you are over-involved or under involved, we can help! We provide services for students who are having trouble finding their "niche" on campus, as well as serving the students who are currently involved.

Maybe you're looking to learn more about yourself or develop your leadership skills! We are here to help with that as well.

If you are a student struggling to find your place on campus, we encourage you to come into our office at any time and ask to speak with a staff member. Our staff is here to help you find your place on campus and assist you with the overwhelming task of looking into what your passions are and how you can best leave your legacy at JMU. If you would like someone on our staff to contact you about meeting, please send an email to leader@jmu.edu.

If you are interested in starting a new organization, please take a look at the "starting an organization" section of the website (http://info.jmu.edu/studentactivities).

Please stop by our office (The Union 320, Warren Hall) any time we can be of assistance!

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To provide all students with experiences for self-discovery, belonging, and authentic engagement with each other, their communities, and beyond.

We envision a future were every student is engaged in making meaningful connections that influence positive change in their lives and communities.

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Leverage data and technology to provide holistic and pro-active support to improve student success and retention at JMU

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The Club House is a resource center that supports the development and promotional needs of all student organizations recognized by JMU Student Leadership and Involvement.

Club House Hours for Spring 2026:
Monday: 3pm - 7pm
Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm
Wednesday: 3pm - 7pm
Thursday: 3pm - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Located in The Union 208 (Taylor Hall). Across from Fraternity and Sorority Life.

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The Union Galleries are a showcase of JMU students’ experiences and creativity through photography. The Union Galleries seek to support all students by displaying their original photographs and providing them with a gallery experience. Our Gallery Directors work with photographers from different backgrounds, majors, years, experience levels and perspectives. Everyone is welcome to submit their photography.

Our exhibitions can be found in The Union’s Second Floor Lounge, Airport Lounge and TDU. Shows swap out each semester to feature new artists. If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you!

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Our mission is to empower and guide James Madison University students with our Student Event Planner training and certification, while fostering a sense of belonging and success. Through comprehensive west campus scheduling for the James Madison University community as well as off-campus partners, we aim to provide a strong foundation towards successful events in our spaces. We strive to enhance the community's overall experience through positive campus engagement as the first piece in your event planning processes. We support you in finding spaces and scheduling events in over 100 different locations including: The Union (Taylor and Warren), Warner Commons, Wilson Auditorium, Grafton Stovall Theater, Hillside Field, Memorial Auditorium, The Village recreation spaces, Mr. Chips Basketball Court, west campus general purpose classrooms, and advertising and promotional spaces in the Union.

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It is essential to the instructional mission of the University to assist students in planning for - and beyond - their academic futures. While colleges and academic units may elect to use different methods of assisting students, it is our shared goal to provide accurate and accessible advising to all students, to help them plan well to meet all graduation requirements and prepare for their careers and lives after graduation.

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University Career Center Mission:
"Empower students. Cultivate opportunities. Forge partnerships. Launch careers."

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"Every student's journey matters."

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This page serves as a one stop shop to connect with the JMU University Career Center. Stay in touch with all the University Career Center has to offer by following us on social @jmucareer. For more information about the services and programs we provide, visit www.jmu.edu/career.

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The UCC SAB serves as a way to connect the University Career Center with the larger student body of JMU. SAB members will provide feedback on University Career Center programs and services and make valuable connections within Career Services, both through interactions with staff and employers. It is our hope that through serving on the UCC Student Advisory Board, students will further develop their communication, teamwork, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

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UCC's SAB is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, enhance your r├®sum├®, network with potential employers, and contribute to the continued development of the University Career Center. Develop knowledge about career support and career services as well as to connect with employers in diverse industries.

If you would like to sign up, please contact the group's supervisor Saleena Wilson at wilsonsv@jmu.edu to learn more!

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To provide students with health care and learning opportunities to develop the knowledge and abilities to manage their health.​

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