The ABC’s of JMU A N B O C p D q E r f s G t H u i v J w k x L Y Z m
amy fisher/staff writer
Ashby The name of an apartment complex on Port Republic Road and the international dorm located on the Quad.
The Breeze JMU’s twice-weekly awardwinning student newspaper. The most popular section of the paper is Darts and Pats, where students submit anonymous kudos or snarky putdowns toward targets of their choice.
Convo This phrase is short for the Convocation Center. Located across I-81 on the east side of campus, this facility seats 7,612 and hosts basketball games, large conferences and concerts.
D-Hall Although officially titled Gibbons
Hall, most students refer to this popular eatery as “D-Hall.” The all you-can-eat facility requires a punch for admission and is famous for its grilled cheese Thursdays.
E-campus This online system is the go to spot for class registration, paying tuition bills and requesting transcripts.
FROG This acronym stands for First yeaR Orientation Guide, the person who will lead you through a week’s worth of orientation activities at the start of school.
Greens Mrs. Greens, located in the basement of Chandler Hall, primarily serves salads and healthier fare. This popular dining destination is only open for lunch during the week. H’burg This abbreviation is common among students when referring to our ‘friendly city.’
IDLS Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies is the major of choice for those who wish to pursue teaching elementary education.
JAC This card is crucial to your surivival
at JMU. It gives you access to your dorm, computer labs and is required for meal plans and Flex usage.
Keezell Hall This building, located on the Quad, is the site of the departments of English and Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Linwood Rose JMU’s fifth president
can often be seen walking around the Quad or chatting with students in D-Hall.
Mr. Chips This convenience store, located near
Warren Hall, contains a Quiznos and various products dorm dwellers might have forgotten at home.
NoVa This terms refers to Northern Virginia, an area located right outside of Washington, D.C. that is a common hometown for many students. Outpost University Outpost is the off-
campus equivalent to the JMU Bookstore. Located across from Rockingham Hall on Port Republic Road, the store sells textbooks, JMU gear and is an alterative to the oncampus bookstore.
Punch The equivalent of one meal (roughly $4) on campus. Depending on the eatery, a punch can hold a different value but will almost always be a better deal than buying individual items. Quad The Quadrangle is a central portion of the main campus, located in front of Wilson Hall. On warm days, the area is crowded with students playing Frisbee, walking dogs and hanging out.
Registrar The Office of the Registrar can
help with any question regarding scheduling, transcripts and graduation.
Sawhill This gallery is inside of Duke Hall and features artwork from students and professors.
TDU Taylor Down Under is a popular meeting place and hangout spot offering free entertainment, pool tables and a Java City coffee bar. UREC The University Recreation Center is a three-floor fitness facility with a swimming pool, rock wall and indoor track. The center offers many outdoor programs and is a popular workout spot for students.
Varner House This building, located behind the James Madison statue on Bluestone Drive, houses the Counseling and Student Development Center (CDSC).
Wilson Hall This trademark
building on campus seats 1,372 and has a cupola with a clock tower that plays the JMU Fight Song twice a day.
X-ing When getting around campus, make sure to pay attention to the train that runs through JMU. You The most important component of JMU.
Zip code JMU has its own zip code: 22807. Note that other areas (including most off-campus housing) in Harrisonburg will have a different code.
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