Directions: From I-81 take US 33 east; at the second stop light, across from the Valley Mall (Blockbuster on the corner) turn right onto University Blvd.; drive for about 1 mile and turn right onto Carrier Drive (entrance to JMU East Campus) and you will see the dorms and College Center
From the east, take US 33 (at Ruckersville toward Stanardsville and Harrisonburg) from US 29 and go over the mountain; as you approach Harrisonburg the Valley Mall is on your left; turn left onto University Blvd., turn right onto Carrier Drive (JMU East Campus). The dorms and College Center are on your left.
Emergency Phone Number: 540/568-3606 the 24-hour conference line.
Registration Information
First-Time Attender Vouchers: Each Monthly Meeting can award up to three vouchers to first-time attenders giving them two free nights at Annual Session. First time attenders using vouchers must pre-register and include the voucher with their registration. Contact your Monthly Meeting Clerk for information.
Preregistration: The reduced rate is available ONLY if registrations are postmarked (or hand delivered to the BYM office) by 7/11. Please mail your registration early.
Medical Release Forms: We MUST have a medical release form on file for each minor child.
Wednesday through Saturday: 1:15 p.m.–2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.;
Sunday: after Meeting for Worship, about noon.
In addition, the Registration Desk will be open daily from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for the purchase of lunch meal tickets only. If you arrive when the Registration Desk is not open, feel free to join the scheduled adult activities until the next registration time. Children must visit the Registration Desk before they can join the children’s program. They must remain in the care of their parents/sponsors until they do so.
Occupancy Rules: Up to two children under the age of ten years may sleep on the floor, but only if both beds in the room have been paid for. No more than four people in a room please! You must register with a roommate to have children sleep on the floor.
Keys: You will be charged $25 for each room key you lose.
Linen Sets can be rented from the College for $10. These sets include sheets, one pillowcase, two towels, and a wash cloth. Alternatively you can bring your own linens (including towels). Dorm beds have extra-long twin mattresses. A pillow and blanket are provided.
Meals: Meal cards, programmed with the meals you paid for, will be issued. Lost meal cards can be replaced by the college for a fee. Commuters who want to eat on campus must purchase meal tickets at the registration desk. Those staying in dorms, but arriving before lunch (a meal-day is dinner through lunch the next day) may also purchase a ticket for lunch at Registration. Breakfast, $5.50; Lunch, $6.75; Dinner, $6.75.
Check Out Time is noon. Please turn in your room key to the Registration Desk before lunch on your day of departure or you may be charged an extra night.
Comfort and Convenience
All dorm rooms and spaces in the College Center are air-conditioned. Bring a sweater for comfort.
Things to bring: Desk Lamp, Alarm Clock, Bath Mat, Shower Shoes, Swim Suit, Workout or Gym Clothes, Coat or sweater, Hangers, Soap, Toiletries Caddy, Extra Pillows(?), Interchange
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