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 and eat. Turn here to find on- or off-campus housing, learn about dining plans, 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: The Counseling Center provides a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space where students can feel free to explore a wide variety of concerns and issues. We offer a wide variety of services to assist students including drop-in hours, workshops, group therapy, brief individual therapy, couples counseling, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, substance use assessments, eating assessments, and 24/7 crisis intervention services. Services are available to all eligible Homewood and Peabody undergraduate and graduate students and offered free of charge.

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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 (formerly Student Employment Services) 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.