Be Involved!

There are so many ways to get involved at JMU! With nearly 400 clubs and organizations, there is definitely something for you! Many students find that being involved helps them manage their time better. But, it’s also important to be intentional about not overloading on clubs and organizations. The key is to find a balance where you can be successful academically, have fun socially, and maintain great overall health. You know what you need to function at your best. And, if you find yourself struggling to manage your time, come meet with me! We can discuss goals to get you back on track.

Student Organization Night (SON)

Friday, August 29, 7-9 p.m. @ UREC Upper Turf
Check out the 400+ clubs and organization and take advantage of free food & entertainment!
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities & Involvement

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Sorority Recruitment begins Thursday, September 4. Not sure if this is for you? Check out the Sorority Recruitment Information Night on August 28 at from 6-8:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall Auditorium. To learn more, see important dates, and register by the August 31 deadline, visit the Sorority Recruitment webpage. Fraternity Recruitment is from September 1-12. For information, check out the Fraternity Recruitment Information Session on September 1 from 7-9 p.m. Grafton-Stovall Theatre.

Sport Clubs & Intramurals

In addition to being a great place to work out, University Recreation (UREC) has a ton of opportunities to play sports competitively or just for fun. Because Sport Clubs require a greater level of commitment than intramurals, most hold tryouts early in the fall or spring semester. Anyone can play an intramural sport. Visit University Park, UREC’s newest outdoor facility, to see the expanded intramural sport fields. You can also check out equipment from UREC to go camping, canoeing or hiking in the beautiful mountains surrounding JMU.

Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Wellness

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.