Shorts Hall Policies
When are quiet hours?
Sun-Mon: 11 PM - 9 AM
Fri & Sat: 2 AM - 10 AM
This is a community for LGBTQ+ people and aspiring allies of all ages, racial and ethnic identities in Harrisonburg and surrounding counties
The Friendly City Safe Space!
What kind of school was JMU when founded in 1908?
A "Normal School" or a teacher college for women.
This departments mission is to provide the highest quality individual and group counseling to students struggling with problems common to a college population
The JMU Counseling Center!
What waterpark and ski resort is just 15 miles from JMU?
Massanutten Resort!
How many consecutive nights can guests stay in Shorts?
2 Nights. A guest must have roommate approval in order to stay overnight.
Located in downtown Harrisonburg, this is where you can get fresh and homemade goods from the local area on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Harrisonburg Farmers Market
How many collective national championships has JMU won in sports?
5
This departments mission is to prepare and empower all students in every aspect of their career development
University Career Center!
What pumpkin patches are in the Harrisonburg area?
1) Back Home on the Farm
2) Myers Pumpkins
3) Myers Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch!
What is the hall policy regarding alcohol, drugs, and other substances?
NOT ALLOWED
This black owned, dynamic and modern hair styling business that is in downtown Harrisonburg!
Brown and Co. Hair Design
What was the first year that JMU admitted men to the school?
1946
This campus department is committed to diversity through education, support, advocacy and the fostering of equity for all students, inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
SOGIE! (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression)
What drive in theater is near Harrisonburg?
Hull's Drive in Theater! (Lexington, VA).
What is the hall policy regarding weapons?
STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED. This includes, but not limited to:
Knives/ blades, guns, firearms, slingshots, or projectile that can be shot by air, gas, or explosions.
This is a library located in downtown Harrisonburg that offers books, magazines, and other forms of entertainment.
Massanutten Regional Library
Who is Charles Haley?
5x Super Bowl Champion ('89, '90, '93, '94, '96) that played and graduated from JMU in 1987.
This campus department strifes to educate and advocate for racial equity, intersectionality, and effective allyship.
CMSS! (Center for Multicultural Student Services)
This national park is located just 25 miles away from campus, and provides campgrounds, sightseeing, and hiking trails.
Shenandoah National Park!
What is the hall policy regarding open flames?
Lighters, Candles, and incense are not allowed to burn in Shorts.
This community center aims to serve marginalized, underrepresented, and the homeless population through volunteer efforts
Our Community Place
What happened at JMU in 1977?
A name switch from "Madison College" to "James Madison University"
Which campus resource uses the motto: "Motivating Madison into Motion?"
UREC! (University Recreation)
This market in downtown Harrisonburg provides a space for small business to market their goods and products in one space.
Agora Downtown Market!