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Office of Disability Services.
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Learning Centers
Is there a class you’re a little nervous about? In addition to meeting with your faculty during office hours for extra help, you can also get help from JMU Learning Centers! Here are some campus resources that are here to support you with your academics.
While attending these centers don’t have designated times on your calendar, block out time yourself to intentionally seek support. Don’t wait to get help until you’re having trouble in a class to get help. Seek help early to confirm your understanding and recognize where you have confusion before it becomes a larger problem.
Learning Accommodations
In High School, did your teachers frequently give you extra time for a test? Have teachers commonly give you any other accommodation to help you demonstrate your learning better? If these accommodations have been informally given, it is important for you to understand that informal accommodations will not happen in college unless you have a diagnosed learning disability registered with the Office of Disabilities Services (ODS). To potentially continue receiving accommodations that allow you to demonstrate your learning and knowledge of the material, I encourage you to seek out ODS for screening and referrals, because you will need appropriate documentation on file with ODS to receive accommodations at college.
Upcoming Blog Post Topics
Tuesday, August 19: This post will teach you about commuting on campus, dining options open before the first day of classes, and tips for Orientation!
Friday, August 22: This post will inform you about drop-in hours to see your advisor, change your class schedule, and how to prepare for the first day of class.
Physical & Mental Wellness
Disability Services
Student Success Center, 1st floor | M-F 8-5 | (540) 568-6705
If you have a diagnosed disability, register for services with the Office of Disability Services (ODS) to create an “Access Plan” to communicate your accommodation needs with faculty. You will need documentation to register for services. If you need documentation, ODS can also help you with the screening and referral process.
Counseling & Student Development Center
Student Success Center, 3rd floor | M-F 8-5 | (540) 568-6552
If you utilize counseling or psychiatric services at home, you’ll want to become familiar with these service that we have on-campus to help you. Traveling home may not be a viable option to receive the same support and service you’re acclimated to having. On campus, we have the Counseling & Student Development Center, which provides personal counseling to over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students at JMU. The Center is staffed by a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselors, social workers and graduate students, and the services rendered to students are free, voluntary, and confidential. They can also refer you to counseling and psychiatric services in the Harrisonburg area if that is a better fit for you.
University Health Center
Student Success Center, 1st and 2nd floors l | (540) 568-6178
Since you, most likely, won’t be able to go home when you’re feeling under the weather, the University Health Center (UHC) provides health services, like your doctor at home. The UHC serves JMU students and operates on an appointment based system. Services offered at the UHC include the Allergy Clinic, Lab Tests, Nutrition, Flu Shots, STD Testing, Women’s Health Clinic, and many more. View a full list of services available at the Health Center.
Immunization Form. Before utilizing the services at UHC, all students must submit an Immunization Form to JMU as a condition of admission to the university, as you learned via your One Book and Summer Springboard Orientation. This information is needed to satisfy Virginia law, university requirements, and to assist in your care. The deadline to submit was July 29. If your Immunization Form and verification was not completed and turned in by the deadline, you will be subject to a non-refundable late fee and a enrollment hold will be placed on your account. This hold impacts your ability to adjust your class schedule.
Spiritual Wellness
If you are currently involved in a religious or spiritual organization at home and want to continue that involvement at JMU/Harrisonburg, or, if you’re looking to find a new place to connect, spiritually, there are many opportunities available.
Religious Student Organizations & Campus Ministries
JMU has well over 300 student clubs and organizations categorized into interests and topics. View the list of the religious and spiritual student organizations to learn more.
Interfaith Coalition
This organization facilitates a mutual understanding of any and all religions and world-views, and promotes the positive civic engagement in the JMU and local communities. Begin getting involved with the Interfaith Coalition by subscribing to the listserv for upcoming events and announcements.
