What they do: Good grades don’t happen by magic. The Office of Academic Support can help you develop the skills necessary to academic success, providing services such as small group tutoring, PILOT (peer-led team learning) groups, and one-on-one coaching in academic skills such as time management and note taking, and varied study techniques.

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: 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: Baltimore’s only community orchestra relies on the talents of 150 musicians, including many students. In addition to affordable concerts of orchestral and chamber music, the HSO also works with public schools, offers lectures and demonstrations, and delivers free pre-concert talks.

What they do: OIS provides immigration, visa, and travel guidance to the Johns Hopkins University international community in every school, and serves over 11,000 international students, recent alumni, faculty, researchers, scholars, staff, and their dependents annually.

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: No matter how far along you are in deciding your first destination beyond Hopkins, the Life Design Lab can help—from selecting a major, to writing a resume, networking, job searching, interviewing techniques, and more. We serve all full-time students in Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering, freshmen through PhD candidates, post-doc and post-bacc students.

What they do: The Office of the Dean of Student Life aims to cultivate an inclusive and healthy community that fosters growth, exploration, and engagement. We oversee student leadership and engagement, campus programming, creative arts, and student outreach and support. In fact, if it’s not happening in a classroom, there’s a good chance we might be involved.

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: If your student is at JHU, you’re a Blue Jay, too. Stay informed about university events, student support services, and family resources. Get involved by becoming a Blue Jay Family Ambassador or join the Hopkins Parents Council. Support student life at JHU with a gift to the Hopkins Parents Fund. Plan a visit to explore campus and the surrounding community.

What they do: Whether you need a single meeting room or customized catering and space for an entire conference, the Scheduling and Event Services team can help you plan your entire event. During the summer we offer various style residential accommodations along with on-campus dining, classrooms and beautiful outdoor green spaces for social activities providing the perfect summer conference experience.

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: 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.