At James Madison University, their commitment to campus facilities and services is demonstrated in its consistent investment in modern infrastructure. Both new construction and modernization is a consistent part of the university’s investment in its students and facilities.
JMU University Recreation Center (UREC)
Opened in 1996, UREC is a world-class health and recreation facility which operates an award-winning recreation facility, utilizing additional indoor and outdoor facilities around campus including the University Park.
Of course, UREC is more than a place to sweat. It’s a place to learn about healthy lifestyles and develop positive habits that you can take with you when you leave JMU.
As a national leader in the development and use of student learning outcomes in the field of collegiate recreation, the department offers over 300 non-credit educational programs a year as well as credit-based courses.
UREC is also the number one provider of educational programs for the Wellness Passport program in Cluster Five of the General Education Curriculum, and is one of the largest employers of students on campus.
Award-winning and nationally-ranked JMU dining experience
Ranked eighth in the Princeton Review, dining at James Madison University provides healthy, fast, fresh, and delicious options at 28 (and counting) locations on campus. Options include international food from all over the world, national brands, as well as all you can eat options at locations.
Forbes Center
Experience the excitement of the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University, featuring five remarkable venues, each unique and acoustically designed to perfection. It’s also home to JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance which provides performance venues and support spaces for the School of Music.
You’ll enjoy extraordinary dance, theatre and music performances by critically acclaimed guest artists and JMU's award-winning faculty members, students and alumni as well as be able to engage in pre- and post-show dialogues with visiting composers, choreographers, world-renowned guest artists and distinguished faculty and students.
The 175,000-square-foot facility is located on the west side of South Main Street directly across from Wilson Hall which completes the historic “Quad” on the JMU campus.
The Quad
The Quad has been considered the heart of campus during every era of James Madison’s history. Bordered by Alumnae, Sheldon, Spotswood and the Music Building to the north; Keezell, Wilson and Maury Halls to the east; Jackson, Harrison, Ashby and Wampler to the south, the Quad represents a distinctive and historic achievement.
The National Register lists the Quad at JMU as a national treasure, and upholds Wilson Hall as the Quad’s prominent architectural and structural feature which offers a more accessible point of entry to this noble space.
Student Services Center
The Student Services Center is a place where students can go and get support, guidance and advice through a broad range of programs, services and resources as they make their transition into, through and out of university.
JMU X-Labs
JMU X-Labs is a model of education specifically designed to teach innovation with intention. Its transdisciplinary programming challenges students to take ownership of their education, pivot creatively, and confidently tackle problems that resist easy solutions. The “X” in JMU X-Labs represents the variable of discipline—any and every major is welcome.
Other outstanding services and facilities include:
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Study Abroad services
- Career and Academic Planning
- Community Service Learning
- University Health Center
- Counseling Center
- Academic Support
- Tutor Connection
- Communication Center
- University Writing Center
- Science and Math Center
- English Language Learner Services
- Peer Assisted Study Sessions
For more information about these Academic Student Services and Resources, click here.
