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!
Spring Housing Fair
We’re going live and in-person (masks and socially distant protocols required). Over the span of two days, come visit us outdoors on the patio of The Union, and talk with our community partners and local housing providers.
Monday, April 5th, 10:30AM-2:00PM
Tuesday, April 6th, 10:30AM-2:00 PM
Come with your questions about leasing and life off campus! Click here to learn more!
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.