Blue Jay Welcome Weeks: Fall 2025

We can't wait to see you on your Blue Jay Community Walk—a guided experience designed to help you explore the neighborhood surrounding Johns Hopkins University. Led by student leaders, this walk will introduce you to key landmarks, local resources, and transportation options in and around Charles Village. Along the way, you’ll gain insight into the history, diversity, and culture of the surrounding Baltimore community and learn how to navigate the area safely and responsibly.

This walk will also highlight opportunities for civic engagement through the Center for Social Concern and local partners, encouraging you to see yourself as both a Hopkins student and a member of the broader Baltimore community. Come ready to explore, connect, and begin your journey as an engaged Blue Jay!

• Monday, August 25 @ 12pm
• Tuesday, August 26 @ 12pm
• Monday, August 25 @ 4pm
• Monday, August 25 at 5pm
• Tuesday, August 26 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, August 26 @ 5pm
• Wednesday, August 27 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, August 27 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, August 27 @ 5pm
• Tuesday, September 2 @ 12pm
• Tuesday, September 2 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, September 2 @ 5pm
• Wednesday, September 3 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, September 3 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, September 3 @ 5pm
• Monday, September 8 @ 12pm
• Monday, September 8 @ 4pm
• Monday, September 8 @ 5pm
• Tuesday, September 9 @ 12pm
• Tuesday, September 9 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, September 9 @ 5pm
• Wednesday, September 10 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, September 10 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, September 10 @ 5pm
• Monday, September 15 @ 12pm
• Monday, September 15 @ 4pm
• Monday, September 15 @ 5pm
• Tuesday, September 16 @ 12pm
• Tuesday, September 16 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, September 16 @ 5pm
• Wednesday, September 17 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, September 17 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, September 17 @ 5pm
• Monday, September 22 @ 12pm
• Monday, September 22 @ 4pm
• Monday, September 22 @ 5pm
• Tuesday, September 23 @ 12pm
• Tuesday, September 23 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, September 23 @ 5pm
• Wednesday, September 24 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, September 24 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, September 24 @ 5pm
• Monday, September 29 @ 12pm
• Monday, September 29 @ 4pm
• Monday, September 29 @ 5pm
• Tuesday, September 30 @12pm
• Tuesday, September 30 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, September 30 @5pm
• Wednesday, October 1 @12pm
• Wednesday, October 1 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, October 1 @ 5pm
• Monday, October 6 @12pm
• Monday, October 6 @ 4pm
• Monday, October 6 @ 5pm
• Tuesday, October 7 @ 12pm
• Tuesday, October 7 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, October 7 @ 5pm
• Wednesday, October 8 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, October 8 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, October 8 @ 5pm
• Monday, October 13 @12pm
• Monday, October 13 @ 4pm
• Monday, October 13 @ 5pm
• Tuesday, October 14 @ 12pm
• Tuesday, October 14 @ 4pm
• Tuesday, October 14 @ 5pm
• Wednesday, October 15 @ 12pm
• Wednesday, October 15 @ 4pm
• Wednesday, October 15 @ 5pm

Celebrate the weekend all year long with special events and programming from LEED! Visit this page throughout the academic year to see what's coming up this weekend, and plan ahead for future events you don't want to miss!

Student Transitions and Family Engagement is excited to distribute Class of 2029 T-Shirts, proudly sponsored by the JHU Alumni Association! Each shirt features the official Class of 2029 banner.

When you schedule your pick-up, you’ll have the entire hour window you select to stop by and grab your shirt—no need to rush, just come anytime within that hour.

• Monday, September 15 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Monday, September 15 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Monday, September 15 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Monday, September 15 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 16 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 16 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 16 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 16 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 17 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 17 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 17 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 17 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Thursday, September 18 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Thursday, September 18 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, September 18 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Thursday, September 18 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Monday, September 22 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Monday, September 22 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Monday, September 22 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Monday, September 22 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 23 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 23 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 23 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 23 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 24 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 24 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 24 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Wednesday, September 24 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Thursday, September 25 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Thursday, September 25 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, September 25 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Thursday, September 25 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Monday, September 29 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Monday, September 29 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Monday, September 29 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Monday, September 29 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 30 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 30 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 30 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Tuesday, September 30 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 1 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 1 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 1 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Wednesday, October 1 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Thursday, October 2 | Between 12:00 - 1:00 PM
• Thursday, October 2 | Between 1:00 - 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 2 | Between 2:00 - 3:00 PM
• Thursday, October 2 | Between 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• FYM HAS SHIRT; PICK UP DIRECTLY FROM THEM

Color, paint, or work on a puzzle. Connect with someone new.
Take a break from your phone.

JHU Field Hockey takes on Messiah on Saturday, September 24th at 7:00pm. Be there.

Come make keychains with us, using resin and/or shrinky dinks!

JHU Field Hockey takes on Bryn Mawr on Saturday, September 27th at 1:00pm. Be there.

Water Polo takes on Mount St. Marys on Sunday, September 28th at 5:00pm. Be there.

Color, paint, or work on a puzzle. Connect with someone new.
Take a break from your phone. Enjoy some quieter time in the Rec & Well-Being Suite. Bring your own project or we will have supplies.

Please contact Jacki Stone at jstone37@jhu.edu for disability accommodations.

Swing by the Breezeway on Monday, 9/29 from 10AM-12PM and grab a FREE insulated mug courtesy of The HOP. Perfect for keeping your drinks hot or cold during busy days. First come, first served!

Join Student Affairs and Off-Campus Housing for Blue Jay Tuesday at the Breezeway from 11:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday, September 30. Remember to wear your blue or Hopkins gear to be eligible for the swag (remember, blue jeans don't count as something blue). Giveaways while supplies last. Sponsored by Student Affairs and Off-Campus Housing.

JHU Field Hockey takes on Dickinson on Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00pm. Be there.

Women's Soccer takes on Mary Washington on Wednesday, October 1st at 7:00pm. Be there.

JHU Football takes on Dickinson on Friday, October 3rd at 6:00pm. Join us for our annual Friday Night Lights Game. Be there.

Women's Volleyball takes on York on Friday, October 3rd at 7:00pm. Be there.

Join Student Affairs and the Writing Center as we celebrate Blue Jay Tuesday on Tuesday, October 7 in the Breezeway from 11:30am-12:30pm. Remember to wear your Blue or Hopkins gear to get the swag! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Off-Campus Housing joins Student Affairs for this week's Blue Jay Tuesday! Be sure to wear your blue or Hopkins gear to be eligible for the giveaways and to show your Hopkins spirit. Sponsred by Student Affairs- Go HOP!

Students and organization members take a pledge to not haze by signing a banner and the first 100 students receive a Krispy Kreme Donut!

Join Student Affairs and the Office of Arts and Innovation as we celebrate twice for Blue Jay Tuesday on Tuesday, September 23 from 11:30am-12pm in the Breezeway with staff from the Arts and Innovation team. Remember to wear your Hopkins swag or blue to get the gear! We will also be at the Bloomberg Student Center Room 403 in the afternoon from 4-6pm getting crafty with a mosaic coaster project from Art with a Heart (while supplies last). Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Come to our pet visit with one of Homewood's cutest dog!

Tillie will be in the Recreation and Well-Being Suite on Level 2 of the O'Connor Center for Recreation & Well-Being from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM!

Please contact Megan Tassinari at mtassin1@jh.edu at least one week prior to the event to request disability accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.

Join Student Affairs and the Office of Arts and Innovation as we celebrate twice for Blue Jay Tuesday on Tuesday, September 23 from 4-6pm at the Bloomberg Student Center Room 403 in the afternoon getting crafty with a mosaic coaster project from Art with a Heart (while supplies last). The Arts and Innovation team will also be earlier in the day at the Breezeway from 11:30am-12pm. Remember to wear your Hopkins swag or blue to get the gear! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Color, paint, or work on a puzzle. Connect with someone new.
Take a break from your phone. Enjoy some quieter time in the Rec & Well-Being Suite. Bring your own project or we will have supplies.

Please contact Jacki Stone at jstone37@jhu.edu for disability accommodations.

Learn some basic self defense techniques in our personal safety (RAD) class. All female-presenting students are welcome to join us to gain skills in awareness, prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance. This class will be facilitated by our Community Liaison, a certified R.A.D. class instructor, Jon Walter.

Join us for a Hop Talks Book Talk as we explore A Beautiful Ghetto, a photo book by local Baltimore artist Devin Allen. Through his compelling images and reflections, we’ll discuss themes of community, struggle, and resilience.

JHU Men's Soccer takes on Swarthmore on Saturday, September 20th at 12:00pm. Be there.

Women's Soccer takes on Swartmore on Saturday, September 20th at 3:00pm. Be there.

Attend a performance through the HopArt program, free of cost, thanks to the Hopkins Family Fund. RSVP to be entered into the ticket lottery. Participants will be confirmed 5-7 days before each event. Students will attend with faculty or staff chaperones, enjoy a meal out, and transportation is provided to and from JHU. Available to undergraduates only.

Led by luminary artistic director Mark Caserta, BigKid Dance is a queer movement community based in Philadelphia. They create collaborative, thought-provoking contemporary dance works reflecting on love, grief, curiosity, fear and identity in today’s society primarily through a queer lens.

Departure for this program will be around 6pm for the 7:30pm Annapolis location performance, with optional dinner before the performance. Registration to enter the lottery ends Friday August 12 at 12pm.

Learn everything you need to know about moving off-campus. Hear from Off-Campus Housing, Financial Aid, and Dining about tips and tricks as you prepare and what you can be doing in your second year to get ready. Free lunch provided to all attendees, limited to 100 guests. 

Drop by the Interfaith Center (3509 N Charles St) every Thursday for a fun afternoon of crafting, tea and ice cream! From painting to crocheting, drawing, to jewelry making and everything in between - we’ve got you covered. Chat with the chaplains, be creative and enjoy a soul care break. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own! All JHU Affiliates are welcome.

Get excited about different opportunities and ways to learn beyond the classroom for your second year. Hear from Global Education, Research, and the Pava Center about what opportunities will help boost your resume and take what you know to the next level. Free lunch provided to all attendees, limited to 100 guests. 

Living off campus for the first time? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help you thrive in your new space!

We’ll cover everything you need to know, including:
--Building positive roommate relationships for a peaceful home.
--Setting up utilities and saving money on monthly bills.
--Common maintenance issues: from clogged toilets to pests.

Choose a time that works for you...
--September 17th | 12:30-1:30 pm | Hopkins Student Center
--September 17th | 5:30-6:30 pm | Off-Campus Housing Office

Color, paint, or work on a puzzle. Connect with someone new.
Take a break from your phone. Enjoy some quieter time in the Rec & Well-Being Suite. Bring your own project or we will have supplies.

“Stained Glass” Workshop is BACK!
Join us on Wednesday, September 17th from 5-7 PM to learn about the history of stained glass in both sacred and secular spaces, tour the beautiful stained glass that adorns the Interfaith Center and design & make your own “stained glass” to take home. Registration required to claim your spot. Walk ins welcomed, but spot not guaranteed. All JHU Affiliates are welcome.

Celebrate Constitution Day with us as we explore the past, present, and future. We will have small group discussions about the Constitution’s lasting impact on our society, the importance of understanding court interpretations, and how we can each contribute to constructive dialogue about the role of the constitution in our daily lives.

JHU Men's Soccer takes on Lebanon Valley on Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00pm. Be there.

Join SEAM and Student Affairs as we celebrate Blue Jay Tuesday on the Breezeway from 11:30am-12:30pm on Tuesday, September 16. Remember to wear your Blue or Hopkins gear to be eligible for the swag! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

The Interfaith Circle is a group of students who meet weekly to share a meal, engage in dialogue and mutual learning. They may have differing viewpoints but share the vision of working toward establishing a cooperative community spirit and to dispel myths and misunderstandings that may be held about various religious traditions, spiritual paths and belief systems. For more information email chaplain@jhu.edu. All JHU Students Welcome!

Color, paint, or work on a puzzle. Connect with someone new.
Take a break from your phone. Enjoy some quieter time in the Rec & Well-Being Suite. Bring your own project or we will have supplies.

Please contact Jacki Stone at jstone37@jhu.edu for disability accommodations.

Celebrate the fall sports season at Blue Jay Opening Day on Saturday, Sept. 13! We'll be kicking off the festivities with a universitywide tailgate, followed by two exciting matchups!

The tailgate begins in the Athletic Circle at 11:15 a.m. with free food and an exclusive t-shirt giveaway for the first 800 fans in attendance. 

Head over to Homewood Field at 12 p.m. to see Blue Jay Football take on John Carroll. After the football game, stick around to see Men’s Soccer face off against Rutgers at 4 p.m. The first 50 fans will be eligible for a belt bag giveaway!

This is an opening day you don’t want to miss! Let’s pack the stands and show our Blue Jay pride!

JHU Men's Soccer takes on McDaniel on Saturday, September 13th at 4:00pm. Be there.

Come enjoy pastries with us while decorating adorable plant pots!

Drop by the Interfaith Center (3509 N Charles St) every Thursday for a fun afternoon of crafting, tea and ice cream! From painting to crocheting, drawing, to jewelry making and everything in between - we’ve got you covered. Chat with the chaplains, be creative and enjoy a soul care break. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own! All JHU Affiliates are welcome.

Join us at Commons Salon A for trivia and a chance to win a prize. This game's theme is Disney, so bring your most knowledgeable friends, and prepare to wins some J-CASH

Join Multicultural Affairs in this lunch series focused on bringing together community through camaraderie, coalition building, and conversations.

Fall 2025 Theme: "Connecting Community" - Build sustainable connections through departmental local, and global resources shared by our campus community!

SEPT 3RD | MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS: HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
Learn about Multicultural Affairs and its resources, initiatives, and opportunities

CMC Fall Photo Walk

Color, paint, or work on a puzzle. Connect with someone new.
Take a break from your phone. Enjoy some quieter time in the Rec & Well-Being Suite. Bring your own project or we will have supplies.

Women's Soccer takes on Salisbury on Wednesday, September 10th at 4:00pm. Be there.

JHU Field Hockey takes on Salisbury on Wednesday, September 10th at 6:00pm. Be there.

Join us twice today for Blue Jay Tuesday on Tuesday, September 9 from 11:30am-12:30am in the Breezeway with the Center for Social Concern and from 4-5pm in the Bloomberg Student Center Theater Lobby Lounge with Mental Health Services. Remember to wear your Blue or Hopkins Gear every Tuesday! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Join us and Mental Health Services as we celebrate Blue Jay Tuesday twice today, in the afternoon at the Bloomberg Student Center in the Theater lobby from 4-5pm on Tuesday, September 9. Remember to wear your Blue or Hopkins gear every Tuesday! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

The annual student leadership training for student organization leaders. Join us for a weekend of educational sessions and programming aimed at preparing you for your role as a leader within your student organization!

Women's Volleyball takes on Umass Darthmouth on Saturday, September 6th at 10:00am. Be there.

Women's Volleyball takes on Colby Sawyer on Saturday, September 6th at 2:00pm. Be there.

Enjoy performances, refreshments, and mingling with various fraternities and sororities, as well as other student groups outside of Homewood Apartments. Hosted by LEED and The Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Women's Volleyball takes on Hardin-Simmons on Friday, September 5th at 8:00pm. Be there.

The Life Design Lab is excited to announce the sixth annual Future Fest, Hopkins’ signature festival for career exploration, life design, and connecting with employers.
From September 5–19, 2025, across our Homewood and D.C. campuses, Future Fest invites students, alumni, employers, and campus partners to come together, explore possibilities, and discover next steps toward a fulfilling life.

Future Fest is more than a career fair—it’s an opportunity to uncover new paths, build meaningful connections, and design a future that aligns with your goals.

Join us at the Student Center for the first-ever Sophomore September Resource Fair! Full of resources, networking, and chances to win amazing prizes! Enter to win prizes by visiting booths, collecting stamps, and talking with different organizations! Learn all about opportunities to boost your resume and take advantage of your time at Hopkins! First 100 attendees get a bonus entry for all raffles. 

Kick-off the new academic year with Blue Jay Bash 2025! Join Hopkins Dining for an outdoor food festival featuring a street food menu, outdoor games, music and more. 

This event will replace normal dinner service at Hopkins Café & Nolan's on 33rd. Levering Kitchens will be open for normal service with meal exchange options available from 2-8pm. Kosher meals will be available at the event upon request. 

The event is included in student meal plans and is open to undergraduate students only; advanced registration is required via Hopkins Groups. The event rain date is scheduled for Monday, September 8. Additional communication will follow as needed.

Visit our website for more information: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/dining/blue-jay-bash/

Take a break from your phone and enjoy some quieter time doing mindful activities like painting, puzzles, and other crafts. Health Promotion will provide some supplies or you can bring your own project to work on.

Women's Soccer takes on Messiah on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:00pm. Be there.

All Second-Year Blue Jays, join us at the brand-new Student Center as we kickoff the first ever Sophomore September! Stop by for coffee, apple-cider doughnuts, giveaways, and raffle opportunities! Learn all about what's coming up in the month celebrating your second year at Hopkins!

Any questions? Email Emiley Dionne at edionne3@jh.edu. We hope to see you there!

Join Student Affairs and Hopkins Athletics for our Blue Jay Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, September 2 from 11:30am-12:30pm! Remember to wear your blue or Hopkins Gear to get the swag! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Come and see all that JHU dance has to offer. Featuring the wide array of dance groups in one amazing performance, experience these groups again or for the first time. Shriver performance will be followed by a meet and greet recruiting event in the Student Center (room 204), around 9:00pm, once the show ends.

Following the 7pm Shriver OShow performance, this event will be an opportunity to meet the dance groups, sign up to participate, and more. This event will start at approximately 8:30pm, once the Shriver OShow is finished!

Women's Volleyball takes on Capital on Saturday, August 30th at 1:00pm. Be there.

Women's Volleyball takes on Rowan on Saturday, August 30th at 5:00pm. Be there.

Enjoy an evening of music from all the a cappella groups that JHU has to offer, and be sure to go to the Student Center (204) afterwards if you'd like to learn about how to audition!

Join us for the Student Involvement Fair on Friday, August 29 from 2–5 PM on Wyman Quad! This year, we’re excited to reimagine the fair with a focus on accessibility. Hosting the event outdoors will allow for better mobility and flow, making it easier for everyone to engage with student organizations. In addition, a Virtual Involvement Fair will run for two weeks following the event, providing even more ways to discover and connect with campus groups.

JHU Field Hockey takes on Washington & Lee on Friday, August 29th at 7:00pm. Be there.

Women's Volleyball takes on Babson on Friday, August 29th at 7:00pm. The theme is Back to School night, where the first 50 people will receive a free t-shirt. Be there.

Kick off the fall semester with a free, delicious treat from local favorite, Miss Twist! The first 250 students can enjoy made to order soft serve ice cream! Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. See you there! 🍦✨

Join us in the Breezeway on Tuesday, August 26 from 11:30am-12:30pm to celebrate our first Blue Jay Tuesday of the semester with our campus partner of the week: JHPD. Be sure to wear your blue or Hopkins gear! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Meet over 20 fraternities and sororities from various councils and interests!