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Whether this is your first college adventure, or you are joining the Madison community with some classes under your belt, we are here to partner with you and help you get off on the right foot.
06/19/2026
Get to know OPA Kathleen Winter! Kathleen is a Inclusive Early Childhood Education major from Bethesda, Maryland. 👩🏫
Favorite Song: Trying on Shoes by Tate McRae
Favorite Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You
When did you know JMU was right for you? Checked a lot of boxes... School spirit, football, and strong College of Education
06/18/2026
Get to know OPA Kaitlin Teale! Kaitlin is a Health Sciences major from Leesburg, Virginia.
Favorite TV Show: Modern Family
Favorite Place in Harrisonburg: The Farmer's Market 🥕
Favorite JMU Memory: Bid day for my sorority
06/17/2026
Get to know OPA Joey Hudson! Joey is a Public Administration major from Leesburg, Virginia.
Dream Job Growing Up: Veterinarian 🐕
Favorite TV Show: Survivor
Favorite JMU Memory: Participating and winning my first Trivia Night that I attended!
06/16/2026
Get to know OPA James Haynes! James is a Psychology major from Roanoke, Virginia.
Favorite TV Show: Supernatural
Favorite Place in Harrisonburg: The Den [in Dukes Dining] because the food is great.
Favorite JMU Memory: Reaching a new PR at the gym 🏋
06/15/2026
Get to know returning OPA Ian Garber! Ian is a Hospitality Management major from Broadway, Virginia.
Dream Job Growing Up: Basketball Player 🏀
Favorite Movie: Lego Batman Movie
Favorite JMU Memory: Hanging out on the Quad with my friends!
06/12/2026
Get to know OPA George Poulson! George is a Media Arts and Design major from Alexandria, Virginia.
Dream Job Growing Up: Professional Soccer Player ⚽
Favorite Song: Beaches by Beabadoobee
When did you know JMU was right for you? When I found out there was infinite food in the dining halls.
Next in our Student Services series, we’re highlighting Pre-Weeks of Welcome experiences! 🤩 Pre-WOW is a great way to begin building your community before the semester even begins. While we highlight a few of our experiences in the video, there are more experiences listed on our website.
Use the link in our bio to learn more about Pre-WOW!
06/11/2026
Get to know returning OPA Gabby Dudley! Gabby is an Elementary Education major from Leesburg, Virginia.
Dream Job Growing Up: Teacher
Favorite Song: Save My Life by Niall Horan
Favorite Place in Harrisonburg: Smileys Ice Cream [in Bridgewater] because the ice cream is super yummy! 🍦
06/10/2026
Get to know OPA Ella Medhurst! Ella is a Biology major from Fairfax, Virginia.
Favorite Song: In and Out of the Shadows by Dion
Favorite TV Show: Twin Peaks 🕵
When did you know JMU was right for you? It was so beautiful; the buildings, the nature, and the layout.
06/09/2026
Get to know returning OPA Daniela Islas! Daniela is a International Affairs & Modern Foreign Languages double major from Mexico City, Mexico.
Favorite TV Show: Chicago Fire
Favorite Place in Harrisonburg: 7 Brew; it's a special place for my friend group!
Favorite JMU Memory: When College Game Day was here! 🏈
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