Congratulations JMU Class of 2022 on your acceptance! If you choose to make JMU your home for the next four years (which you definitely should), you'll need these free apps to make the most of your experience.

1. Venmo. If you're not a cash kind of person, Venmo is the app for you. Basically, you link your credit or debit card to the app, which gives you the ability to securely pay and receive money from other people who have the app. It's great for when you have a bunch of stuff you need from Walmart but don't feel like actually going out for. Just Venmo a friend! (And yes, Venmo is a verb, too.)

2. Canvas. Most professors post grades, homework, and announcements on Canvas. Once you have the app, you're able to access all that essential information whenever you need it. You'll be checking it obsessively during finals week, trust me.

3. myStop. Need to catch that bus from Festival to Memorial, like, right now? Check myStop! It's the best app for tracking where your bus and figuring out which route you'll need to take. Plus, it's better than JMU's official bus app.

4. Uber. If you don't already have it, get it. While the Harrisonburg buses are pretty good at taking you where you need to be, they don't always run when you want them to (which is to IHOP at 1 AM on a Saturday, obviously).

5. GroupMe. Whichever dorm you get assigned to will probably have a hall GroupMe chat. Also, it will be helpful for project groups and similar academic pursuits.

6. JoyRun. If you're feeling especially lazy, you can get other people to get your food for you. Once you get past the initial confusing layout, you can say hello to almost any food you've ever dreamed of from the comfort of your own dorm.

7. myHomework. Save yourself some money and download this app instead of buying a planner. Using myHomework, you're able to input your class times, assignments, and how high of a priority they are with an incredibly simple user interface.

8. Spotify. JMU has a huge campus, and nothing passes the time walking or riding a bus like some great bops. Once you're a college student, you can get Spotify Premium for only $5.99 a month. It's a great investment. Plus, you get a free Hulu account.

9. Quizlet. Flashcards and more! Get this app for handy studying wherever you are.

10. Netflix. Nobody will judge you for binge-watching Shameless in SSC. We all need a break sometimes.

Class of 2022, we can't wait to have you! Go Dukes!