🏠 James Madison University — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at James Madison University.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

📍 Location

Harrisonburg, VA

🏛️ College Type

public

👥 Enrollment

22,879 total students

🏠 Housing

30 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
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
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
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

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for James Madison University dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

🔍 Filter by Amenity

Looking for something specific? Browse James Madison University dorms filtered by amenity:

❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female