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. Learn how to get your J-Card, set up your email, purchase textbooks, and more.
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

Registration for Fall 2025 New Student Orientation sessions opens May 15, 2025.

Session	Date and Time *	Location
Session 1	Monday, August 18, 2025 12 to 5 p.m.	Hodson Hall, Homewood Campus 3400 North Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland
Session 2	Tuesday, August 19, 2025 12 to 5 p.m.	Hopkins Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C.
Session 3	Wednesday, August 20, 2025 12 to 5 p.m.	Hopkins Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, D.C.
Session 4	Thursday, August 21, 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.