To begin each academic year three orientation programs are featured welcoming undergraduate, graduate and international students to Johns Hopkins University. These assemblies are casual, friendly and full of first time introductions to contacts from all the major organizations on campus.
NOTE: Orientation is mandatory for graduate and international students.
Undergraduate Orientation
Undergraduate orientation is a week long program that makes the transition to college as smooth as possible. At Johns Hopkins University, a new web site is constructed each academic year to aid students in planning before and after arriving at JHU.
Graduate Orientation
Graduate orientation is a shared welcome between the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, G.W. C. Whiting School of Engineering and the student's chosen department. Graduate orientation is the same casual affair as undergraduate orientation but differs as all housing is off-campus and the course work begins immediately. The GRO (Graduate Representative Organization) hosts a social outing the evening graduate orientation takes place for family/friends.
International Student Orientation
A short program takes place directly after graduate orientation specifically designed for international students. The staff of the OISSS hosts presentation that highlights visa, tax and social security issues. A stimulating question/answer period is included in this mandatory session. A picnic follows where students can greet and meet from all corners of the globe.
- http://www.jhu.edu/~orientat/
- http://www.jhu.edu/gro
- http://www.jhu.edu/~isss
- theworld@jhu.edu
- orientation@jhu.edu
Dorothy Sheppard
Associate Dean of Students
Director of Orientation
(410) 516-8208
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