Family Engagement
Family Engagement
The Blue Jay Family Connection
At Johns Hopkins, we understand the importance of family engagement in supporting our students’ academic and personal journey. That’s why we use an interactive platform, dedicated to staying connected with all things Hopkins.
The Blue Jay Family Connection, gives you the ability to customize your experience. Whether you’re interested in academic resources for your student, campus events, or important deadlines, you can curate your preferences to receive information that matters most to you and your family.
We now use the Blue Jay Connection exclusively to share newsletters and information for our families. Follow this link to sign up or add additional users: The Blue Jay Family Connection
As a Blue Jay Family, you play an essential role in your student’s transition and success at Hopkins. Family Engagement is here to provide resources and support as you and your student navigate the university and encounter new and dynamic experiences that occur while your student is at JHU.
New Families – Welcome!
A warm Blue Jay Welcome to all of the families of our newly admitted students! Family Engagement is here to assist with your transition to Johns Hopkins. We will offer a full orientation webinar series starting in May 2025 for our incoming students and families. Visit our Hop on Board Webinar Series page for a listing of the summer webinars. Newly admitted families who are encouraged to sign up for The Blue Jay Family Connection to receive information about events and resources available to students and their families.
We encourage you to:
- Explore this website
- Learn more about our Family Engagement events and resources throughout the academic year
- Sign up for Blue Jay Family Connection
- Get involved and visit us on campus
Questions?
For general inquiries and concerns, contact the Office of Family Engagement at 410-516-7355 or email [email protected].
Upcoming Events
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November 7, 2025
Graduate Writing Mini-Retreat: Two Workshops & Writing Time
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News & Announcements
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A touching beer story
Students at Johns Hopkins' Whiting School of Engineering design a printer capable of punching braille text into beer labels and more
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Student center comes alive for grand opening celebration
Hundreds gather for the official unveiling of a new space devoted to student activity and connection
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Student innovation fund aims to promote dialogue
Student proposals will receive up to $10,000 each, with applications accepted through Oct. 22
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Two from JHU named Quad Fellows
Keegan Eveland, Shilpy Vohra among recipients of highly competitive award for exceptional master's and doctoral students to study STEM in the U.S.
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Hopkins No. 7 in 'U.S. News' Best Colleges rankings
University recognized for academic excellence as well as for low student debt, value, innovation, undergraduate research, and disciplines including biomedical engineering and biotechnology
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Fulbright grants awarded to 14 JHU students
The students and recent graduates will travel abroad to conduct research, pursue graduate degrees, and teach English