What they do: Advisors help students discover and develop academic interests, engage the university’s curriculum and academic programs, and introduce you to our faculty and campus resources. Turn here for help selecting a major, starting an undergraduate research project, or finding or becoming a tutor. We help inform students from orientation through graduation.

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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: Arts & Innovation supports and promotes the arts across campus including the Center for Visual Arts, Hopkins Symphony, over 50 student organizations in the performing and visual arts, and other co-curricular and collaborative programming. More than 120 major performances are produced every year across campus, in addition to free dance classes, and providing arts engagement opportunities for Hopkins students in Baltimore and beyond.

What they do: The Center for Social Concern fosters a lifelong commitment to active citizenship by integrating education, action, and reflection. They have developed programming that combines education, action, and reflection for a truly transformative experience and support nearly 50 student-led community service groups, provide tutoring for Baltimore elementary school students, interns to work in area non-profits, and support faculty who want to incorporate community projects into their curriculums.

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: 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 we do: We provide a free creativity lab and equipment circulation center for all full-time Homewood students with free access to cutting-edge software, audio and video/photography equipment, gaming gear, maker and DIY equipment, poster printing, photo printing, 3D printing, and VR studio. The DMC is a place where you can come and master new technologies and express yourself. In addition, the DMC has a state of the art Gaming Loft in Scott-Bates Commons (formerly Charles Commons) on the 2^nd floor. On top of all of the physical resources that the DMC has to offer, we also provide assistance with your projects through workshops, one on one meetings, and have a robust student staff that can help you both virtually on our Discord and in person. Come visit us today!

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: The Global Education Office coordinates opportunities for international study offered through Hopkins or other institutions. Learn about programs available to you, as well as information about financial aid and costs, transferring credits, health and safety, and other practical matters.

What they do: Health Promotion & Well-Being helps students meet their goals for healthy behavior with an emphasis on prevention, risk reduction, and overall well-being practices. They also offer various well-being programs and individual consultations to students and trainees.

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: 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: This office supports undergraduate and graduate students and recent graduates in pursuing competitive external fellowships, including Fulbright grants, the Goldwater Scholarship, the Rhodes Scholarship, and NSF Graduate Research Fellowships among many others. We offer information sessions, resources, and individual advising to students looking to fund undergraduate and graduate study, research projects, and service and professional experiences.

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: 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: 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: The SGA is the elected body that represents undergraduates at Hopkins. In addition to advocating for policies and services that benefit the undergraduate student community—including a textbook exchange, ride-share program, and off-campus housing database—the SGA also provides funding for approved student groups and is the voice of the student body.

What they do: Need medical care now? Or advice on how to keep the doctor away? Services at the Student Health & Wellness Center include physical exams and routine immunizations; assessments of alcohol and other drug-use problems; reproductive health care; and more. Most undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral candidates are eligible for services free of charge.

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.