James Madison University Top Questions

There are a lot of rich kids here. So the professors assume that we do not work and that our parents pay for our school. But I work as much as I can and I pay for school by myself. So I feel like I do not do as well as the students who do not have to work and can focus solely on school.

The school is located in a very small town with very little places to go.

Crime at parties.

Closed off social groups

The worst part about JMU is the financial aid. They do not offer much financial aid. They also do not offer many scholarships, which is very unfourtunate.

the uniformity, and not in the cliche "rebel" sense. More like students feel that doing something different is "outside" but the students themselves are unique and full of potential while not willing to take chances

It's really intimidating that JMU only guarentees housing for freshmen. You have to make a decision of where you are going to live and whom with by mid october/early november if you decide to go off campus, and if you decide to stay on campus you may or may not be offered a dorm until December. That can be stressful!

Commute

There is a large focus on alcohol in most of the off-campus activities. I am underage and don't feel the need to drink while most people my age cannot legally do so and yet this is all they want to do in their free time, whether it's on weekends or during the week.

Financial Aid not given to those who need it. Faculty not forgiving when it is necessary and overly forgiving when it isnt needed.