What they do: Built for undergraduates who identify as first-generation and/or limited-income (FLI) students, Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Student Success is the hub of the FLI initiatives. CSS staff and programs build community among students and open doors for students at JHU and beyond.

What they do: Chances are you’ll spend less than 20 hours a week in the classroom—a lot less than you’ll spend where you live. Turn here to find on- or off-campus housing, work through roommate problems, and more. Your ties to Community Living won’t end once you leave university housing. Our staff also provide resources for those students living off-campus.

What they do: FastForward U, Homewood, serves as a student hub for all things entrepreneurship and innovation. A collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment, FastForward U provides training, space, hundreds of thousands of dollars in funding and a mentorship community that empowers Johns Hopkins student entrepreneurs to develop ideas and disruptive technologies into successful businesses.

What they do: The first fraternity at Hopkins was established in 1877—just a year after the university itself opened. Today, more than 1,000 students are involved in Greek life. Fraternity & Sorority Life helps organizations plan social events, educational programs, and community service and philanthropy projects for their members and the Johns Hopkins community.

What they do: Gender & Sexuality Resources is the department within the Center for Diversity and Inclusion at Johns Hopkins working to create a more equitable and supportive environment for students with marginalized sexual, gender, and romantic identities. The office provides community support, education, and advocacy centering women, femme, queer, and trans communities at Hopkins.

What they do: Hopkins Dining is committed to cultivating innovative experiences that nourish the well-being of students, embrace authenticity, and fulfill our global responsibility. With multiple locations around campus, seasonal and scratch-made menus, and a friendly, engaging staff, students are guaranteed to enjoy good food and great community. Visit our website to learn more about dining locations, operating hours, and meal plan options.

What they do: Hopkins fields 24 varsity teams—11 women’s and 13 men’s. The Blue Jays’ men’s and women’s lacrosse teams compete in the NCAA’s Division I, while the others compete in Division III. The rich history and tradition of the men’s lacrosse team and its 44 national titles are often the first thing that comes to mind, but all of our teams have achieved success: Hopkins is considered one of the top ten athletic departments in the country.

What they do: The J-Card is Hopkins’ official identification and access card; it also stores J-Cash, which can purchase food and other items on- and off-campus. Deposit cash to your J-Card, report or replace a lost card; campus groups can also borrow terminals to accept J-Cards as payment during events.

What they do: All work + no play = Not something we’d recommend. Leadership Engagement & Experiential Development supports more than 400 clubs and organizations, such as the Student Government Association, performing arts, religious and spiritual, departmental and research groups, and more—giving you the chance to develop leadership skills, build friendships, and create work-life balance. We also work with students to plan annual events such as Lighting of the Quads, hoptoberfest, and Spring Fair.

What they do: Multicultural Affairs promotes diversity, community, and leadership. It provides opportunities for students and campus community to engage conversations around race and ethnicity and identity development. The Multicultural Affairs team supports the academic and co-curricular success of student of color through retention and affinity initiatives, cultural celebrations, educational workshops, and leadership development through an intersectional lens.

What they do: Whether you’re a first-year student, a transfer student, or a parent/guardian, the Orientation and First-Year Experience team will help you settle into Homewood by providing information about campus resources and ways to get engaged in your new community. You’ll get an overview of academics, student life, and what it takes to make a smooth transition to college.

What they do: Our 63,000-square-foot facility is about the same size as a football field (one of which happens to be right outside). The center features a gym, fitness center and weight room, racquetball and squash courts, climbing wall and bouldering cave, six-lane pool, and more. Free to all Homewood students; memberships available to other members of the Hopkins community.

What they do: The Registrar is the university’s academic record-keeper. The office coordinates tasks related to student records including but not limited to grades processing, publishing schedule of courses and registration dates, processing transcripts and enrollment verifications, and collaborating with other offices to ensure student success.

What they do: Religious and Spiritual Life supports religious groups representing a wide range of faiths and also administers the student-led Interfaith Council, which builds cooperation among all campus religious groups. Religious and Spiritual Life promotes and supports spiritual development, theological reflection, religious tolerance, and social awareness among faculty, staff, and students.

What they do: We help full-time undergraduate and graduate students in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering gain equal access and support for academic, developmental, and career-related needs. Students seeking support for a disability must register through our office.

What they do: If you have a question about student accounts, registration, or financial aid, you can contact the Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management (SEAM) to request assistance. SEAM’s knowledgeable and cross-functional student support services team provides personalized assistance in digital and in-person settings.

What they do: We provide students with expert-level technology support, mobile device service as well as access to deep discounts on laptops and accessories.

What they do: Whether you don’t know how to start or need help finding something different, HOUR (the Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research) staff will work with you to find meaningful research experiences. HOUR offers programs to help facilitate and fund undergraduate research opportunities. We also provide proposal feedback, skill workshops, and events to share projects and hone presentation skills. We serve all full-time undergraduate students in KSAS, WSE, and the Peabody Institute, from incoming first-years through seniors.

What they do: Working while in college is one of the most universal experiences of college life. University Experiential Learning offers the opportunity to explore career options, obtain transferable skills, work with faculty and staff who understand student life, and helps to ease financial burdens. University Experiential Learning serves all JHU students—work-study and “non” work-study alike.

What they do: Services offered through Student Affairs, which include career planning, health, wellness, and counseling programs, athletics and recreation, registration and academic recordkeeping, housing and dining, and more, add up to life experience—not just an academic one.