Make Your First Semester a Success at AAP

Welcome to the Blue Jay Community – you made a great choice! Your enrollment in the Johns Hopkins University’s Advanced Academic Programs division connects you with a diverse, respected, and accomplished community of intellectually and professionally driven scholars and leaders who are committed to supporting your success.

First things first:

View the New Student Checklist: Follow steps in our timeline to successfully begin your first semester.
Register for Classes: Examine extensive course offerings and sign up for classes.
Learn about Your Resources: The Student Services team, International student resources, housing resources, disability services, health insurance, counseling, and well-being.

New Student Events

New Student Orientation

Join us for New Student Orientation and…

Meet fellow graduate students as well as AAP staff and faculty members
Receive an overview of Johns Hopkins University and AAP
Learn about the resources and support services available to you
Get an overview of the academic expectations and opportunities
Obtain guidance on various administrative processes and procedures

Please register for one of the Spring 2025 New Student Orientation sessions below:

Session	Date and Time *	Location
Session 1	Tuesday, January 14, 2025 12:45 to 5 p.m.	Hopkins Bloomberg Center Washington, D.C.
Session 2	Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:45 to 5 p.m.	Homewood Campus Baltimore, Maryland
Session 3	Thursday, January 16, 2025 6 to 9 p.m.	Virtual

Prior to participating in orientation, all incoming students should review the New Student Checklist. All additional questions can be directed to [email protected].

*All times listed are based on Eastern Time Zone.