Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at James Madison University.
JMU guarantees on-campus housing to all first-year students. Incoming students access the housing portal beginning April 1, must sign their housing contract by May 31, and self-select roommates (using a browse-match or direct-search tool) by July 1. Assignments are made based on questionnaire compatibility and area preferences, with final assignments emailed by August 1. Students needing medical or disability-related accommodations must submit those requests by June 15.
Upperclass housing is offered to roughly 30–35% of returning students and is currently waitlist-only for 2026–27. Contracts are binding for the full academic year and may only be cancelled within five business days of signing.
Harrisonburg, VA
public
22,879 total students
32 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter
| Dorm | Overall ★ | Safety ★ | Cleanliness ★ | Reviews | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converse Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Gifford Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Harper Allen-Lee Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Hoffman Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Logan Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Wampler Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Wayland Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Bell Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Hillside Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| McGraw-Long Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Eagle Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Shorts Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Chandler Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Chesapeake Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Shenandoah Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Paul Jennings Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Chappelear Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Dingledine Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Frederikson Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Garber Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Hanson Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Huffman Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Weaver Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| White Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Potomac Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Cedar Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Dogwood Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Magnolia Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Oak Hall | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Apartments on Grace | — | — | — | 0 | 🍳 Shared Kitchen |
| Massanutten Hall | — | — | — | 0 | |
| Bluestone Hall | — | — | — | 0 |
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