Pre-Orientation 2023
REGISTRATION FOR PRE-ORIENTATION 2023 WILL OPEN IN MAY!
Prior to participating in required New Student Orientation programming, incoming first-year students can sign up for an optional Pre-Orientation program. Pre-Orientation programs allow new students to connect with a small group of their peers around a shared area of interest.
Details on the August 2023 Pre-Orientation Programs can be found below. We hope you consider registering for a August 2023 Pre-O Program. Registration opens on May 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST! Registration is required for all programs except for Clark Scholars and MAPP, which have a different process.
Transfer students may be considered for participation in our Pre-Orientation programs in June 2023 if spaces are still available.
Capacity for each program is limited, so registration is first come, first serve and will function in two phases. Phase 1 of registration will consist of registering for a spot in your desired Pre-Orientation Program. The system will activate a waitlist once program capacities have been reached. All Phase 1 registration requests will be reviewed for any changes, conflicts, or other issues.
Phase 2 of the registration process will consist of confirming students on a pre-orientation roster on or around June 25, 2023. Those confirmed for a spot in a pre-orientation program will then be prompted to accept and pay for a spot in the program (if applicable).
Questions may be directed to the Office of Orientation and First-Year Experience via e-mail at firstyear@jhu.edu or by text at 410-376-5710.
2023 Pre-Orientation Program Offerings
Please note – Program fees and capacity vary for each program; Financial Aid options are available for eligible students.
HopkinsCORPS
Program Length: 3.5-Day
Cost: $250
Program Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2023 -Saturday August 19, 2023
Move-In Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The 2023 HopkinsCORPS pre-orientation program is an immersive, service-learning and leadership development experience for incoming JHU students hosted at the Center for Social Concern (CSC). HopkinsCORPS participants gain a deeper understanding of social justice issues and civic engagement, as they relate to Baltimore City through a series of educational workshops, direct service projects with community partners, reflection sessions, and leadership development activities. Students who participate in HopkinsCORPS will be able to connect with some provided resources and build conversations with others surrounding Baltimore City prior to arrival.
Baltimore Arts
Program Length: 3.5-Day
Cost: $250
Program Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2023 -Saturday August 19, 2023
Move-In Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Join fellow students of a tour of the arts around Baltimore and on the JHU Homewood campus. Students will travel to arts hotspots around Baltimore including the Arts District on North Avenue, theater houses, art-house movie theaters, and museum locations perfect for viewing Baltimore art and taking selfies! Baltimore Improv Group will also offer an Intro to Improv class – fun for all levels of interest! Students will also get a sneak-peek at arts spaces on campus including the new Center for Visual Arts location at the Centre Theater, the historic Merrick Barn theater, and the newly renovated Arellano Theater and Shriver Hall. A great way to explore all the arts has to offer on campus and in Baltimore – join us!
Baltimore Through the Camera Lens
Program Length: 3.5-Day
Cost: $250
Program Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2023 -Saturday August 19, 2023
Move-In Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Join the DMC (Digital Media Center) to learn how to take amazing photographs while exploring Baltimore and getting a behind the scenes look at the city’s and JHU’s art scenes. Visit local arts organizations and galleries to see the work of local artists. Take trips to beautiful and exciting locations where you will be given the chance to explore the photographic skills you learned at the DMC. At the end of the program your finished works will be displayed in the DMC’s Hallway Gallery. All materials will be provided including high end cameras and lenses. No photo experience needed – we will teach you everything you need to know from the basics of how to use a camera to advanced photo editing techniques!
International Student Orientation
Program Length: 3.5-Day
Cost: $250
Program Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2023 -Saturday August 19, 2023
Move-In Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the International Student Ambassadors at Hopkins (ISAH) invites incoming international students to learn more about campus and classroom resources while connecting and having fun with other international students. Students will be paired with a student ambassador and together with their small group will explore campus and Baltimore city. Planned activities include presentations from departments on campus resources, karaoke night, outdoor field activities, a trip to a local attraction, and more!
MAPP Pre-Orientation
Program Length: 3.5 Day
Cost: Waived for 2027 Cohort Of MAPP Mentees
Program Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2023 -Saturday August 19, 2023
Move-In Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Mentoring Assistance Peer Program (MAPP) invite first-year students who are interested in a yearlong mentorship (~20 hours/semester) with an upperclass student matched by major and/or identity. MAPP has historically served underrepresented students such as the following: first generation (if you are the first one in your family to attend college in the United States), limited/modest income, students with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and international students; however all students are encouraged to apply. Students will build awareness on their identities and how it may impact their personal and academic Hopkins experience. Students will then learn more about campus resources and soft skills to smoothen their transition to Hopkins. Students will be paired with a mentor and a family (group of 4 mentors and their mentees) to explore campus and the Baltimore city. Planned activities include Mentor, Mentee, and Family Reveal; Identity and Privilege; Imposter Syndrome; Life Design Lab – Planning 3 versions of your life; Professor Meet and Greet; an Outdoor Excursion; and more.
If you are able to commit to, are interested in mentorship for your first year, and can attend pre-orientation on the dates above, please complete the application on Hopkins Groups. If you are interested in the yearlong mentorship and will not be able to attend pre-orientation, please email Stephanie Mathew at smathe36@jh.edu.
Once you complete the MAPP application, it will be reviewed. Submission of an application does not guarantee admission to MAPP or a spot in the MAPP Pre-Orientation. Due to capacity, space is limited. You will receive notification of your admission to the program and more details about the Pre-Orientation by June 1st.
HopkinsLEAD
Program Length: 3.5-Day
Cost: $250
Program Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2023 – Saturday, August 19, 2023
Move-In Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
– Developed a leadership mission and involvement plan to guide them through their first-year at Hopkins.
Clark Scholars Pre-Orientation
Program Length: 7-Day
Cost: Waived for 2027 Cohort of Clark Scholars
Program Dates: Sunday, August 13, 2023 – Sunday, August 20, 2023
Move-In Date: Sunday, August 13, 2023
As a part of the A. James Clark Scholars Program, all incoming scholars are required to attend the week-long Pre-Orientation facilitated by the Clark Scholars Program Staff. The 2027 Clark Scholars cohort will explore the Johns Hopkins University campus and the surrounding Baltimore area. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the A. James Clark Scholars Program at JHU through interactive, hands-on experiences on-and-off campus. Participating students will build community with other scholars in their cohort and learn about both critical JHU students’ resources and the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation. After participating in this Pre-Orientation, students will understand what it means to be a Clark Scholar. This program is only open for Clark Scholars of the 2027 Cohort. Please contact cle@jhu.edu with any questions.