Exam Schedule | Study Spaces

Exam Schedule

The Office of the Registrar posts the exam schedules for each semester online.  If you haven’t done so already, take a look. Often, the time of the exam is different from the typical time of your course and could even be in a different location. Be sure you know when your exam is happening and where you will take the exam well in advance. If you have questions about when and where you will take your final exam, refer to your course syllabus or ask your instructor.

Study Spaces

With final exams right around the corner, study space can become increasingly hard to find as every other JMU student is reading, writing, researching, and studying at the same time. I’ve mentioned in previous posts that your room isn’t the most effective place to study. With all the distractions (e.g. your bed, Facebook, TV, video games, roommate), temptation can interfere with productivity. So, if your typical study areas become occupied, take note of the variety of study spaces available on- and off-campus!

Need Quiet?

• If you need absolute silence to get your work done, the libraries are the place for you. Although there are group study rooms and more noisy areas of Carrier and Rose libraries, they are, generally, the best quiet spot on campus for studying. 
• The study lounge in your residence hall is another great quiet spot and doesn’t even require you to leave the building (a nice perk in this chilly weather).
• Finding a nook in Festival, Warren, Taylor or any academic building can also be a good find. Not to mention you get the added bonus of comfortable couches and people watching!

Need a little background noise?

• The Student Success Center is full of great seating options, study rooms, and lounge spaces to get work done. The Dunkin' Donuts is right there on the first floor to keep you caffeinated!
• TDU is a comfy environment with a variety of seating options, a Java City coffee bar, and pool tables or games when you need a break.
• Some students find dining halls like Top Dog or Market One to be good places to study. Yummy food is at your fingertips and there are plenty of windows so you can still get a taste of the outside world.
• If you want a coffee shop vibe, Carrier Starbucks or Greenberry’s across from Memorial Hall may be the best options for you. 

Need a computer?

• Whether you need a MAC or a PC, there are plenty of computer lab locations throughout campus, some even open 24 hours! If you’re in need a special software to complete a project, check the hours and make sure you give yourself plenty of time. Also, don’t forget to put some money on FLEX if you need to print. 
• If you're looking to check your e-mail real quick or print a paper before class, head over to one of the libraries.

Want to escape campus?

• Harrisonburg Crossing options like Panera and Barnes & Noble are easily accessible via the HDPT buses. Although you might run into a JMU student or two, it's a nice change of scenery from the library. Panera has good food, free WiFi, and a warm fireplace. And Barnes & Noble has a Starbucks cafe, but the internet isn’t free.
• Downtown locations like Earth & Tea Cafe and the Artful Dodger offer a fun, relaxed atmosphere with good food and a great cup of tea or coffee.