Response to COVID-19
Find all OCL updates in response to COVID-19 here.
Join OCL for daily Virtual Office Hours, or view our Frequently Asked Questions. We’re here to help!
Pop-Up Pantry
We are excited to announce that the Pantry has a new home in The Union. We are now located in Taylor Down Under (TDU), Room 112. Regular summer hours and curbside pickup options are still available. For more information click here.
OCL staff is now actively back in the office. We are still hosting daily virtual hours, but you can also come visit us (masks required) in our new location in The Union, Suite 404, or give us a call at 540-568-6071 or email at OCL@jmu.edu. Thank you!
Our Mission
It is the mission of Off-Campus Life (OCL) to assist students in gaining necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions within the JMU off-campus community. The transition of moving off-campus includes new and exciting situations, challenges, and responsibilities. This includes upholding legal and community responsibilities, budgeting money, learning time management, and adjusting to life with new roommates. OCL helps students understand and live up to these new expectations.
Important Notice on Listing Site and Housing Guide: The properties listed on this website and in the Housing Guide are not endorsed by James Madison University. These resources are intended for educational and informational purposes for JMU students and their families, to assist in making informed decisions about off-campus housing. If you have specific questions about housing, leasing, or living off-campus, please stop by our office in The Union, Suite 404, or call us at 540-568-6071.