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How to Tour James Madison University

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James Madison University is a public university for both undergraduate and graduate students, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley. Visiting and touring the campus is a great way to know if James Madison University is the right choice for you. Here's how you can visit James Madison University and make the most out of your day on campus.

From Quick Guide: Guide to Virginia Colleges
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Take a virtual campus tour of James Madison University prior to your visit to campus. The James Madison University website has a link to this virtual campus tour where you'll view campus buildings and popular campus locations while you're getting information about the school.

  2. Step 2

    View the virtual information session on the James Madison University website. It's a PowerPoint presentation and you should watch it before arriving on campus. The presentation contains both general information and admission information about the university.

  3. Step 3

    Schedule your personal visit to James Madison University on the university's website. The visitation schedule online allows you to choose a visitation date and to schedule your visit, which includes both a walking tour of the school, as well as an information session, led by a member of the admissions staff. You'll receive an electronic confirmation after you schedule your visit.

  4. Step 4

    Reserve any overnight accommodations that you will need for your visit to James Madison University. The electronic confirmation that you receive after scheduling your visit includes information on local accommodations. In addition, James Madison University's website also has a listing of nearby lodging options. This listing also contains contact information and gives the distance of each lodging option from the university.

  5. Step 5

    Check out the campus maps online. Print or download copies of the campus map and the parking map. Click on the interactive campus map to get a more detailed view or search for a building by name. Review these maps prior to your visit and you'll be more familiar with the campus when you arrive.

  6. Step 6

    Plan your travels to James Madison University. The university's website has information on driving directions to Harrisonburg, as well as flight information. In addition, the electronic confirmation that you receive after scheduling your visit also contains directions to the campus.

Tips & Warnings
  • The admissions office is located in Sonner Hall and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the admissions office via phone at (540) 568-5681.
  • Check out "Tips for Great Visit" on the James Madison University website. This quick listing of tips will help you make the most of your visit to the university.
  • James Madison University also gives group tours by request. Arrange for these tours, designed for groups of ten or more students, on the university's website by filling out the group visit request form. You will receive a confirmation call from the office of admissions after requesting a group tour.
  • Consider attending an academic open house at James Madison University to learn more about the university's academic programs. The university's website features a schedule of their open house dates and online registration capabilities as well.
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