Bring your car to college.
Having a car accessible 24/7 makes trips home, visits to other campuses, off-campus work commute, and end of year move-out a breeze.
We are proud to offer our parking services to freshmen at JMU.
Our parking lot is located off campus at the Valley Mall in Harrisonburg, and we are not affiliated with the university.
Why Choose Freshmen Parking?
"Freshmen Parking was a tremendous benefit for our family during my son's freshman year at James Madison University. At first, my husband and I were leery about agreeing to our son having a car in Harrisonburg during his freshman year. We were worried that he would use his car too often and not be responsible. But the opposite occurred. Our son actually learned how to be more responsible with his car. The lot used by Freshmen Parking is close to school but far enough away that our son had to think before he could use his car, which was a good thing. He actually had to plan how he was going to get to his car. This also meant that he could not just use his car on a whim. He still learned to use the transportation provided by JMU, which is exceptional. My son only used his car when he wanted to travel to another school or come home. And the coming home was a real perk because we live three in a half hours away. And on the last day of his freshman year, after all his exams, he loaded his own car with all his belongings and brought his own self home. That is what I call responsibility - I did not have to go help him pack up all his dorm goods - and all parents know that what they cram into those little dorm rooms is quite a bit!!! Guess he also learned that maybe he can live next year with a little less!! Thanks Freshmen Parking!!"
- Blair S., parent