Visit Report by crawdaddy (Member since October 07 2006 with 7 posts) Visit Date - March 2006
Visit to James Madison University in March 2006 by crawdaddy (Student, HS Class of 2006)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Pleasant guide. Good presentaion by admissions staff, fairly amusing, but loaded with information Campus Tour:
Yes
James Madison University Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 5 - Excellent Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent Appearance of Campus: 3 - Good -
Freight train railroad tracks through campus, which is also split by Interstate 81.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 2 - Fair -
Older buildings in need of some significant repair of exterior trim/windows. Newer building somewhat drab
Dormitories: 4 - Very Good Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good Overall Campus Impression: 3 - Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 2 - Fair -
Campus split by railroad and interstate highway.
City/Town/Community: 4 - Very Good
Campus Visit Notes for James Madison University:
Visit Description:
Appears to have a strong communications and business curriculum. Good library. Offers "no substance" dorms. First-year dorms clumped in center of campus. Has nice plantings and pond. Flexible curriculum offerings.