Identity & Inclusion Workshop

All undergraduates at JHU are required to complete an Identity and Inclusion workshop during their first year on campus. The workshop is designed to give first-year students a shared experience and shared language to understand their identities in the Johns Hopkins University context. The workshop has been offered at JHU since 2016, after the call in the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion for a “Mandatory cultural competency workshop for incoming undergraduates.”

This year, the workshop will be offered in two parts. Part One will be presented in asynchronous format and will walk students through a series of interactive activities, offering the opportunity to think about their own identities, the identities of others, learn about JHU resources, and explore options for further learning. Students who must complete this requirement will have the course automatically added to the Canvas learning management system where they can participate in the workshop at their convenience.

  • Part One of the workshop is due on August 17, 2024. If you are a first-year student who has not yet completed Part One, log into Canvas and access ONE of the following classes that have been assigned to you: CO.UW.New_First_Year_Students or CO.UW.New_Transfer_Students. You must scroll to the bottom where you will find “JHU Identity and Inclusion Workshop.” Please follow the instructions to access the course on Playposit. There are five modules in the course, one of which involves printing your certificate of completion. Please upload the certificate of completion in Canvas, which will confirm you have completed Part One. You can complete the course in multiple sittings. It should take approximately two hours total to complete.
  • Again, Part One of the workshop should be completed by August 17, 2024. Once you complete Part One, you will be contacted to sign up for Part Two, which is due by May 30, 2025.

To contact us, email [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Identity and Inclusion workshop mandatory?

The workshop is part of fulfilling the JHU value of diversity and inclusion as outlined in the Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Therefore, all first-year students are academically obliged to complete Parts One and Two of the Identity and Inclusion Workshop.

Questions about Part One

Where can I find Part One of the Identity and Inclusion Workshop?

Log into Canvas and access ONE of the following classes which have been assigned to you: CO.UW.New_First_Year_Students or CO.UW.New_Transfer_Students. You must scroll to the bottom where you will find “JHU Identity and Inclusion Workshop.” Please follow the instructions to access the course on Playposit.

Is it required to finish Part One in one sitting?

No, Part One is presented asynchronously on Canvas and can be finished at your convenience. You can complete the course over multiple sittings as your progress will be automatically saved. You must complete Part One by August 18, 2024.

Is Part One graded?

No, but there are interactive segments in the workshop such as short answer prompts that you must complete in order to move to the next section of the workshop. Once you are done with all five modules, you will be able to print your certificate of completion. Please upload the certificate in Canva, which will confirm you have completed Part One.

How long is Part One?

The workshop is around 2 hours long.

Questions about Part Two

What is the difference between Parts One and Two of the workshop?

Part One is asynchronous and online, and covers more introductory-level information about diversity and inclusion topics that will be helpful for your time at Hopkins. You will also learn several key definitions, hear from Hopkins professors, engage in an Opportunity Atlas, and explore campus resources. Part Two is synchronous, either online or in-person, and students will delve deeper into the concepts introduced in Part One while also having the opportunity to engage with other first-year students.

Where can I find Part Two of the Identity and Inclusion Workshop?

You must complete Part One asynchronously on Canvas before you are able to take Part Two. Once you have completed Part One, you will be emailed and/or texted instructions for registering for Part Two on Hopkins Groups.

Is it required to finish Part Two in one sitting?

Since Part Two is only offered synchronously, it must be completed in one online or in-person session to receive full credit.

Is Part Two graded?

Part Two is not graded, but there are reflective and interactive segments that require participation. The online portion requires using the chat, whiteboard, poll, and breakout room features to engage with peers in small and large groups. The in-person session requires partaking in individual and small and large group activities. If students do not participate throughout the workshop, they will be asked to leave and reschedule for another workshop.