Campus Life

Our goal is for all students in the Post-Bac Program to have an enjoyable and rewarding experience as they pursue their dream of attending medical school. An overnight retreat at the Wood Resort in West Virginia is planned exclusively for each new post-bac class prior to the fall semester. There are no formal activities other than to have fun and get better acquainted. We believe that this event helps foster an on-going esprit de corps based on sharing, caring, and the start of life-long friendships. The wealth of experience and talent that each post-bac student brings to the class is an important highlight of the program.

Throughout the year planned events, student initiatives, and impromptu activities provide opportunities for students to enjoy their time at Hopkins. The great success that post-bac students have had in getting accepted to medical school diminishes competition, and each student is encouraged to help his/her classmates be successful.

Former post-bac students have prepared extensive guides to provide academic advice and helpful information to new students about things to see and do at Johns Hopkins and in the greater Baltimore area. Most activities are planned to develop a strong support network and positive learning environment within the class. However, post-bac students have considerable interaction with regular undergraduates - not just in the classroom but also as study consultants (i.e. peer mentors), teaching assistants, participants in numerous student organizations, theatrical productions, intramural sports, and even as assistant coaches for varsity athletic teams.

The Hopkins Campus

Johns Hopkins University can help you make your dreams of entering the medical profession a reality with the new Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. This special program will give you the courses and the confidence you need to apply to medical school.

Founded in 1876, Hopkins was the first modern research university in the United States , emphasizing research and the advancement of knowledge for its students and the world. The institution's namesake and initial benefactor, Baltimore merchant Johns Hopkins, helped to establish both the Johns Hopkins University and Hospital with a $7 million endowment, the largest at the time.

In the decades since their establishment, the university and hospital have consistently held themselves to the high standards of the founder, and today both are considered among the finest in the country.

Read more about the history of Johns Hopkins University:

• About JHU
• Timeline
• 125th Aniversary
• History

Housing
For post-bac students, on-campus housing is only available for the summer sessions. There are numerous off-campus apartment buildings and homes that are comfortable and affordable. Many students live in picturesque Charles Village just across the street from the Homewood campus. Hopkins has a centralized housing office, with a designated person who will assist you in locating a pleasant and convenient living arrangement.

Dining
Post-bac students are no exception when it comes to being hungry. Hopkins offers several levels of meal plans, based on the number of meals you want to eat on campus. In addition, kosher and vegetarian dining is available. Most living arrangements come equipped with kitchen facilities for students to practice their culinary skills.

For more information on housing and dining services, visit the Housing Office website: www.jhu.edu/~hds/offcampus/