JHU New Student Orientation 2023

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Students who are recommended for Pre-Calculus (AS.110.105) or Calculus I (AS.110.106 or AS.110.108) AND have used ALEKS to bolster math skills this summer will take a proctored ALEKs PPL exam on 27th August 2023, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The exam will take place in Remsen 1, so please register for that room below. As this exam will be done on your devices (laptops, ipads, etc.), please make sure to charge them before coming to the room. The room will have limited access to plug points to charge your devices while taking the exam, so prepare accordingly.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11am and ends at 2pm.

SHIP is collaborating with OFYE for our annual back to school thrift shop! Students can purchase gently used clothes, dorm, and school supplies for a small donation. All proceeds will go to the Chesapeake Audubon Society. This event is cash only.

Welcome to the day before classes! Have your schedule with you and FYMs will be stationed at different points on campus to help point you in the direction of the correct building. This is a great time to figure out how to get to your classes!

Join the Yan Lun Dance Team and learn one of their dance routines! All are welcome.

Come learn a hip hop piece from our showcase this spring! Choreographed by Julissa Garcia.

Hopkins Café Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

Orientation is jam-packed, but this meeting will provide one last opportunity to connect with your group before classes begin and learn how you can stay connected during your first year at Hopkins!

Line up on the Freshman Quad to process together onto Keyser Quad for Convocation.

SEMI-FORMAL ATTIRE PREFERRED.

Convocation is the official ceremony that welcomes new students to the academic community and serves as the bookend to Commencement.

Line up at the dessert tables towards the MSE Library on Keyser quad to grab some desserts and get a Class of 2027 t-shirts.

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

For all First-Year students in the Success Coaching Program in Academic Advising (SCAA) KSAS and WSE: Welcome to SCAA! At this session, students will further learn the benefits of the program and the FLI Network, receive advice from and ask questions of peer advisors (HULAs), understand important deadlines, and join breakout sessions with their assigned academic advisor/success coach. A great way to connect with SCAA and other students in the program!

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11am and ends at 2pm.

Meet up with your group for some fun and to check-in before Democracy Day.

Democracy Day is a collaborative campus-wide series of events featuring educational opportunities and action-oriented programming, which kicks off with a keynote welcome in Shriver from President Daniels, Dr. Hahrie Han and Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown.

Following the opening, students will attend a seminar or debate track of their choosing. To view all tracks and register: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1934410

Following the opening session of Democracy Day in Shriver Hall, students will attend 3 short seminars or 1 debate session in buildings near Wyman Quad. These sessions offer you an opportunity to engage directly with diverse faculty and fellows from across the university on important democracy challenges they see in their areas of research. Select one track of 3 seminars or 1 debate to attend from the menu below. Students are then asked to return to the closing session in Shriver Hall.

To view all tracks and register: https://cglink.me/2dh/r1934410

Following Democracy Day Debate and Seminar Tracks, students are invited to a Community Engagement Fair on Wyman Quad. You will have an opportunity to get registered to vote and learn more about Hopkins Votes, connect with Baltimore-area community organizations, service-based student organizations at Hopkins, and JHU faculty and academic units that advance civic engagement. You will also get a “taste of Baltimore,” by enjoying treats from local food businesses.

Hopkins Café Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

Come learn a fun jazz combo with the Ladybirds Dance Team! All Hopkins students are welcome.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED Forgot your dorm essentials? Join us on a shopping trip to either Target or IKEA! Please only register for one store. Transportation will be provided.

Bus pickup for Target will be at the beach (in front of MSE). Bus pickup for IKEA will be at Mason Hall.

*Student discount is provided at IKEA!

• Target 7:30 PM - Bus Location: The Beach/MSE Library
• IKEA 7:30 PM - Bus Location: Mason Hall Circle
• Target 8:00 PM - Bus Location: The Beach/MSE Library
• IKEA 8:00 PM - Bus Location: Mason Hall Circle

Hopkins Café Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Incoming arts & sciences students will attend this mandatory first meeting session held by their assigned academic advisor

As a result of this session, students will meet and engage with their academic advisor. Students will learn important information that will help them achieve a good start in their first semester at Hopkins.


Meeting Locations:
https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/Krieger-Arts-2.pdf

• Jessie Martin – Hodson 211
• Kathie Sindt – Hodson 203
• Steve Malvaso – Main Film Room, 1st floor of the Cordish Lacross Center
• Kelly Singleton – Hodson 316
• Liz Wasden Oudin – Krieger 205
• Effy Cao – Olin 305
• Karen Desser – Mergenthaler 111
• Tracy Glink – Hodson 311
• Ruth Aranow – Hodson 210
• Juana Hollingsworth – Gilman 50
• Kerica Henlon – Mudd 26
• Kevin James – Shaffer 302
• Adriene Breckenridge – Mudd 26
• Meghan Balot – Shaffer 301
• Abram Fox – Shaffer 304

REQUIRED IN-PERSON SESSIONS. Incoming engineering majors will attend this mandatory orientation meeting held by their primary department to learn more about the upcoming academic year.

As a result of this session, students will have a better understanding of the requirements of their primary major and be able to take more ownership in their academic journey. They will have the opportunity to meet their faculty advisor, their lead department academic advisor, and other members of their academic department.

Meeting Locations:
https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/WSE-Department.pdf

• Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS): Shaffer 303
• Biomedical Engineering (BME): Remsen 101
• Civil and Systems Engineering (CaSE): Latrobe 213
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChemBE): Maryland 110
• Computer Science (CCS): Shaffer 3
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE): Hackerman B17
• Environmental Health and Engineering (EHE): Maryland 114
• Materials Science & Engineering (MatSci): Maryland 103
• Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (MechE): Hodson 213
• Undecided Engineering: Latrobe 120

Incoming transfer students will understand the various advising meetings being offered and how to navigate them throughout the academic day.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

The “Meet your flock” workshop activity will enable conversations with peers, and the introduction of the “New Engineering Support Team" (NEST) for WSE”.

The workshop consists of 3 sessions and students should have received an email with your session time.

The “Meet your flock” workshop activity will enable conversations with peers, and the introduction of the “New Engineering Support Team" (NEST) for WSE”.

The workshop consists of 3 sessions and students should have received an email with your session time.

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

Meeting Locations: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/2023-Orientation-Open-Houses-August-25-2023.pdf

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

Meeting Locations: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/2023-Orientation-Open-Houses-August-25-2023.pdf

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

Meeting Locations: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/2023-Orientation-Open-Houses-August-25-2023.pdf

All students (First-Year students AND incoming transfer students) are welcome and encouraged to attend Departmental Open House sessions.

There are 4 different sessions, look carefully at the schedule and select the four you wish to visit. Most departments present in 2 different time slots, so find the most advantageous pattern to match your interests. Sessions will be led by faculty in the department and you will get a chance to learn about the program, specific courses, and research opportunities. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus, be ready to walk a lot today!

Please see the attached document for departmental open house events and locations.

Meeting Locations: https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/orientation/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/08/2023-Orientation-Open-Houses-August-25-2023.pdf

Dinner for ODD FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

Join your FYM to learn more about Health and Well-Being resources and strategies to help you be successful at Hopkins.

Dinner for even FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

Join your FYM to learn more about Health and Well-Being resources and strategies to help you be successful at Hopkins.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Bingo, drag queens, lip syncs, prizes, and more. Join us August 25, 2023, at 8:00 PM in the Rec Center for a fun fierce night with one of Baltimore’s very own Drag Queens, as she hosts this year’s Drag Bingo. This is an event you will not want to miss! Prizes will be awarded to all Bingo winners.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Meet up with your group for some fun and to check-in before the Failing Forward Panel Discussion.

REQUIRED SESSION. This panel is led by the Vice Provost for Integrative Learning and Life Design and features young alumni discussing their challenges and successes during their time at Hopkins.

FYM led session. Incoming students will understand the various advising meetings being offered and how to navigate them throughout the academic day.

Lunch for odd FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

FYM led session. Incoming students will understand the various advising meetings being offered and how to navigate them throughout the academic day.

Lunch for even FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

As a result of this session:
• students will understand various options for participating in research in various disciplines
• students will understand the timing of participating in undergraduate research
• students will be able to name one pathway to participate in undergraduate research

REQUIRED SESSION for new WSE Transfer students. This session is intended to introduce incoming WSE transfer students to WSE. Topics covered include: majors/minors, academic policies, important onboarding deadlines, information regarding finalizing transfer courses, and key personnel that will support your time at JHU.

TBD

REQUIRED SESSION for new Transfer students in the SCAA program (KSAS and WSE). The main objectives of this session are:

• To provide an inviting environment and welcome for students as a group to SCAA and the FLI Network
• To explain program benefits, expectations, and opportunities
• To develop student connection and visualization of scope and scale of program, sense of belonging
• To enhance student connection with Academic Advisor/Success Coach

As a result of this session, students will be able to name how they might engage with the different types of instructors in a large lecture course (faculty, grad TA, student TA, PILOT leader).
As a result of this session, students will be able to name two ways they can seek support around their large lecture courses.

As a result of this session, students will be familiar with the mode and rhythm of small seminar courses and will begin to think about how to best learn in this environment.

Head to the Keyser Quad for an ice cream break!

This event will take you to one of Baltimore’s central gathering spots with various dining and retail shopping options. It will help immerse students into Baltimore and help them explore this beautiful area they’d call home for the next couple of years. We expect the attending transfer students to purchase items by themselves so that they can choose from the numerous dining and retail options available. We will reimburse students $20 of J-cash for the amount spent during the trip.

Transportation will be provided to and from Belvedere Square, and four transfer FYMs will accompany students. The meeting point will be in front of the MSE library entrance on the top of the Beach at 3:30 pm. Please arrive on time as the buses will leave at 3:45 pm sharp.

*This event is exclusively for 2023 incoming transfer students. We will double-check the registrations with our transfer student list to determine your eligibility for this event.

Hopkins Café Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

As a result of this session:
• students will understand various options for participating in research in various disciplines
• students will understand the timing of participating in undergraduate research
• students will be able to name one pathway to participate in undergraduate research

As a result of this session, students will be able to name how they might engage with the different types of instructors in a large lecture course (faculty, grad TA, student TA, PILOT leader).
As a result of this session, students will be able to name two ways they can seek support around their large lecture courses.

As a result of this session, students will be familiar with the mode and rhythm of small seminar courses and will begin to think about how to best learn in this environment.

Join the Res Life community for sand art crafting, lawn games, and fun!

Late Night Dining at New Student Orientation: A Delectable Adventure

Welcome to our Late Night Dining event for New Student Orientation! We are thrilled to present a mouthwatering menu specially crafted to make your first night on campus unforgettable. Join us for a delightful culinary experience that brings together classic favorites and unique creations, all prepared with love by our talented chefs.

Grill: Indulge in a delightful array of Mini Pancakes, served with a variety of toppings. Whether you crave the sweetness of strawberry compote, blueberry compote, or the classic combination of butter and syrup, or desire the richness of whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and caramel sauce, we have something for everyone. These little bites of joy will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. For those who enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and savory, our Chicken & Waffle Sliders are a must-try. Succulent, perfectly seasoned chicken, nestled between two fluffy waffles, creates a delightful combination.

Pizza: Our Pizza offerings take a unique twist for this late-night affair. Experience the Breakfast Pizza, a delicious blend of breakfast favorites combined with the beloved pizza concept. Savor the flavors of morning sausage, scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and a medley of melted cheeses atop a thin, crispy crust. And don't forget the Beignets – these delightful bites of fried dough are simply irresistible. Sprinkled with powdered sugar, they are the perfect indulgence to round off your late-night dining experience.

Carvery: The Carvery station invites you to explore the world of Savory Bread Puddings. Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of flavors with options like jalapeno cheddar, maple bacon, and BBQ caramelized onion. These hearty and inventive puddings will make you rethink everything you know about comfort food.

Fruit & Yogurt: To balance out the decadence, our Fruit & Yogurt station offers a delightful selection of fresh and vibrant fruits paired with creamy, refreshing yogurt. Enjoy the same variety as usual, ensuring there's something to please everyone's palate.

Omelet Station: Our skilled chefs are ready to delight you with made-to-order omelets. Choose from a selection of delicious options such as spinach feta, Denver, southwest, and more. Watch in awe as your personalized omelet is crafted before your eyes, using the freshest ingredients to ensure an exquisite taste.

Join us at the Late Night Dining event during New Student Orientation, and embark on a journey of flavors and camaraderie. We look forward to providing you with a delightful culinary experience that sets the stage for a memorable and exciting time at JHU!

• 9:30pm-10:00pm
• 10:00pm–10:30pm
• 10:30pm-11:00pm

Hopkins Café/Nolans Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Meet up with your group for some fun and to check-in before the Deans' Assembly.

REQUIRED SESSION for all incoming Whiting Engineering students. Join Vice Dean Michael Falk as they welcome engineering students to their new academic home!

REQUIRED SESSION for all incoming Krieger Arts and Sciences students. Join Christopher S. Celenza and Vice Dean Erin Rowe as they welcome you to your new academic home!

Join your First-Year Mentors in a screening of “Voices of a ‘Black Butterfly,” and conversations about being a meaningful part of the Baltimore community as a Hopkins student.

You don't want to miss out on being featured in the Class of 2027 photo. New first-year students will gather on Keyser quad and form the shape of "JHU 27" as the newest incoming Class Photo!

All incoming transfer students are invited to meet on the Gilman Hall staircase for the Incoming 2023 Transfer Class Photo.

Join your First-Year Mentors in a screening of “Voices of a ‘Black Butterfly,” and conversations about being a meaningful part of the Baltimore community as a Hopkins student.

Lunch for odd FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

Hopkins Cafe/Nolans lunch will be open from 12pm to 1pm for transfer students.

Join your First-Year Mentors in a screening of “Voices of a ‘Black Butterfly,” and conversations about being a meaningful part of the Baltimore community as a Hopkins student.

Lunch for even FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

Join staff from HOUR (Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research) for an overview oof JHU's undergraduate research scene, and the most frequently ask questions students have as they begin their undergraduate research journey. Learn about resources that are available to you, and best practices you can employ to find and navigate a meaningful research experience. This session covers the information provided at 'Research 101 for First Year Students' but with a focus on the special needs and concerns of transfer students.

Meet up with your group for some fun and to check-in before Retaking Our Story.

"REQUIRED SESSION for all incoming students. Retaking Our Story challenges students' perspectives on sexual assault prevention and the role they play in reshaping campus culture around gender violence. If you have any concerns about attending this session for content related reasons, please contact Alyse Campbell, Associate Director of Student Well-Being; Gender- Based Violence Prevention at alyse@jhu.edu or 410-516-5133.

Sexual Violence Content Warning: This sexual violence conversation discusses topics including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, survivor empathy, and consent. If you have any concerns about attending this session for content related reasons and would like an alternative option, please let your First-Year Mentor know. You don't have to share why, just that you would like an alternative to the presentation.  


Should you not feel comfortable discussing this with your FYM, please contact Alyse Campbell, Associate Director of Student Well-Being; Gender-Based Violence Prevention at alyse@jhu.edu or 410-516-5133.

If you find the program to be uncomfortable in any way, you are free to leave the room at any time. Confidential staff from Gender-Based Violence Prevention and the Counseling Center are available onsite for anyone who needs support or wants to talk about services available at JHU for sexual assault survivors.

You are always welcome to contact the Gender-Based Violence Prevention team for confidential survivor led support and problem solving at HopkinsGBVP@jh.edu or 443-927-3548.

You are also welcome to contact the JHU Sexual Assault Help Line 24/7 at 410-516-7333 at any time.

Designated dinner time for EVEN FYM GROUPS ONLY!

Designated dinner time for ODD FYM GROUPS ONLY!

Join us for a double-feature movie night on the Beach! We will show Monsters Inc and Monsters University and give out snacks while supplies last.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Meet up with your group for some fun!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Free Hopkins t-shirt giveaway on the Beach for the incoming 2023 freshman class! Please register for this event as you will only be able to get a free t-shirt after showing your confirmation QR code to the staff.
*This event is for the Class of 2027 freshman and incoming transfers only*

Together as a team of 8 explore the campus by solving escape room clues, puzzles, and interactive tasks in this outdoor scavenger hunt. The top three teams to complete the campus discovery game with the fastest times will win prizes. The Game will be open from August 22 through August 26th. Have fun, and happy hunting!

Curious to learn more about the different organizations on campus? Join FYMs in a Q&A style meeting to learn about their experiences as members and leaders of different organizations.

Lunch for odd FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans

Curious to learn more about the different organizations on campus? Join FYMs in a Q&A style meeting to learn about their experiences as members and leaders of different organizations.

Lunch for even FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

Meet up with your group for some fun and to check-in before Diversity and Inclusion panel.

REQUIRED SESSION. Research has shown that being part of a diverse learning community helps us become more creative, entrepreneurial, empathetic, diligent, and even helps us become more engaged citizens. One of the major benefits of being a college student is having opportunities to meet and learn from people of different backgrounds, experience, and beliefs than yourself. In this session, Coach Daron K. Roberts will explore the tenets of empathy and identify the techniques that college students can employ to embrace new ideas, concepts, and beliefs. He will also leverage his eight years of teaching at the university level to equip students with research-based tools to combat impostor syndrome. Finally, with an understanding of how challenging the first year of college can be, Coach Roberts will stress the importance of authenticity and provide actionable strategies to maintain an authentic approach to the college experience and beyond.

Coach Daron K. Roberts is a two-time author, former NFL coach, and college professor. He serves as the Chief Dive Instructor of Deep End Ventures, a transformational leadership company. He holds degrees from the University of Texas, Kennedy School of Government and Harvard Law School. He and his wife chase five kids through the streets of Austin, Texas.

After the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion session in the Rec Center, join your FYM group for a conversation to discuss how we and the university can grow, connect, and learn from each other by being our authentic selves thus creating a more supportive college community.

Dinner for odd FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans

After the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion session in the Rec Center, join your FYM group for a conversation to discuss how we and the university can grow, connect, and learn from each other by being our authentic selves thus creating a more supportive college community.

Dinner for even FYM groups at Hopkins Cafe/Nolans.

Peabody Students, YOU BELONG HERE! The O’Connor Center for Recreation and & Well-Being will host a Q & A Session on Tuesday, August 22 @ 7:30 PM. Find out how to access our facility, participate in Well-Being programming and services, sign up for group fitness classes, get involved in intramurals and sport clubs and experience the outdoors through trips guided by our experience student instructors.

(REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES).
Homewood Blue Jays, YOU belong here!  The Ralph O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-being is hosting a Night Out at the Rec on Tuesday, August 22nd 8 PM – 10 PM.  Activities will include glow Zumba, climbing wall, decorate your Blue Jay tumbler, kickball, corn hole and Giant Jenga on the practice field, well-being restorative eye pillows and dessert food trucks.

You may register for as many events as you like. You MUST select a time slot for every event!!

• Restorative Eye Pillows (Rec & Well-Being Suite)
• Kickball/Open Field Games (Practice Field)
• Tumbler (Gym – Court #3)
• Glow Zumba (MPR A & B)
• Climbing Wall

Hopkins Café and Nolans Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Meet up with your group for some fun and to check-in before the Academic Freedom Panel.

REQUIRED SESSION. Mandatory for all incoming students. Academic Freedom is the hallmark of the American University. Join Interim Provost Stephen Gange and faculty from around the university to learn what academic freedom means, how it works at Johns Hopkins, and the deep intellectual engagement it affords to our community.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch for odd FYM groups starts at 11:30am and ends at 12:30pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch for even FYM groups starts at 12:45pm and ends at 1:45pm.

REQUIRED SESSION. Mandatory for all incoming students. This program is designed to empower students with knowledge about alcohol and other drugs and harm reduction strategies to reduce the risk that comes with alcohol and drug use. There is always the choice to drink and whether or not students choose to drink they are always in the best position to help each other in alcohol or other drug emergencies.

Content caution: This training briefly talks about sexual assault as a risk from alcohol and other drug use. There are confidential resources if you need support after the program at HopkinsGBVP@jhu.edu.

Join staff from HOUR (Hopkins Office for Undergraduate Research) for an overview of JHU's undergraduate research scene, and the most frequently ask questions students have as they begin their undergraduate research journey. Learn about resources that are available to you, and best practices you can employ to find and navigate a meaningful research experience.

Transfer students will have a separate Research 101 session on August 23 at 2:00 PM.

Hopkins Café Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

HOP 101 sessions are information sessions held during orientation week dedicated to allowing incoming students to interact with campus partners. Registration is required for you to attend these sessions, so please register! Please check the flyer for the locations of each session.

• STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES: Accessing Student Disability Services (SDS) Resources - SHAFFER 101
• SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, THE SHERIDAN LIBRARIES: First-Year Fellows Info Session - MACKSEY SEMINAR ROOM, BRODY
• LIFE DESIGN LAB: Designing Your First Year at Hopkins - IMAGINE CENTER
• OFFICE AND ARTS AND INNOVATION & THE DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER (DMC) - MARYLAND 110
• LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & EXPERIENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LEED) - MERGENTHALER 111
• HOPKINS DINING: Culinary Explorations with Hopkins Dining Explore the food scene at Hopkins with Executive Chef Pedro Duarte! - GLASS PAVILION
• ALT. PROTEIN PROJECT AT JHU, OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, AND HOPKINS DINING - SHRIVER BOARD ROOM
• HEALTH PROMOTION AND WELL-BEING: Condom-ology and Consent 101 - REC CENTER LEVEL 2

The Black Male Initiative Orientation will provide an interactive, informative, and insightful two-hour experience learning about the program, understanding academic support and resources, exploring the various ways to engage with the program, connecting with your BMI mentors, and meeting the BMI collective of faculty, staff, and administrators who is guiding the program. This program is open Black Male Initiative Scholars & Mentors.

HOP 101 sessions are information sessions held during orientation week dedicated to allowing incoming students to interact with campus partners. Registration is required for you to attend these sessions, so please register! Please check the flyer for the locations of each session.

• STUDENT DISABILITY SERVICES: Accessing Student Disability Services (SDS) Resources - SHAFFER 100
• LIFE DESIGN LAB: Designing Your First Year at Hopkins - IMAGINE CENTER
• OFFICE AND ARTS AND INNOVATION & THE DIGITAL MEDIA CENTER (DMC) - MARYLAND 110
• LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & EXPERIENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (LEED) - MERGENTHALER 111
• HOPKINS DINING: Culinary Explorations with Hopkins Dining Explore the food scene at Hopkins with Executive Chef Pedro Duarte! - GLASS PAVILION
• BLUE KEY SOCIETY - MASON HALL

Join the Black Male Initiative Orientation for an opportunity to connect with the leaders of the program. The BMI Mentors will lead the scholars through introductory activities and interactive games providing an opportunity for the scholars to get acclimated to their Hopkins community. This program is open to the Black Male Initiative Scholars & Mentors.

From 8-10pm, come out to Keyser Quad for a night of inflatables, carnival games, and sweet treats! Activities include: Inflatable Slides, Obstacle Courses, and games- including basketball and Gaga ball.

Hopkins Café and Nolan's on 33rd are open all day 7am-8pm. Meal plans for most students begin today. Students receive 2 guest passes each semester for guests. The dining locations also accept J-Cash, Dining Dollars or credit card payments for guests.

Welcome first-year and transfer students! For new students moving into the residence halls, please arrive at your scheduled appointment time to pick up your J-card and keys at Shriver Hall.

Transfer students living off-campus, your Jcard will be given to you at Orientation Kick-Off.

Welcome Blue Jay Families! Join us at the Wyman Quad Tent for a photo booth, family giveaways, water, coffee, ice cream, and more!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Explore the Homewood campus and ask a First-Year Mentor questions as they guide you thorough campus. Families are welcome to attend (maximum 6). Please select your campus tour time and starting location of the tour.

• 10:00 am – 11:00 am
• 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
• 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
• 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

We invite First Generation, Limited Income families to join us for an interactive panel on what to expect for your student.

Blue Jay Families! Join us for pie on the Wyman Quad after you have said goodbye to your student. Students are expected to be in their mandatory residence hall meeting at the time of this pie event followed by New Student Orientation Kick-Off.

REQUIRED SESSION. Mandatory for all new students living in a university residence hall. Come together with your Resident Advisor (RA) and members of your new floor community to get to know each other, touch on important information about living in the residence halls, and start connecting with those you will be living with for the year. This is a great opportunity to meet you neighbors and hear about all the ways your RA plans to foster community and act as a vital resource for your Hopkins experience.

New Student Orientation Kick-Off Event! Following the RA Floor Meetings, all incoming first-year and transfer students will gather on the Homewood Field for a memorable evening meeting in First-Year Mentor groups for the first time.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Welcome international students! Please pick up your J-card and keys at Shriver Hall.

Welcome Blue Jay Families! Join us at the Wyman Quad Tent for a photo booth, family giveaways, water, coffee, ice cream, and more!

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

All students are welcome to come and enjoy free cookies and lawn games in Wyman Quad. Meet other students before the school year starts over a game of Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and more!!

Hopkins Café/Nolans Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Breakfast starts at 7am and ends at 10am.

Move-In for soccer, cross country, volleyball and field hockey students. Students can pick up their keys from the Athletic Circle. Families will be welcome by staff.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

Hopkins Café/Nolans Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

Welcome pre-orientation students! Please pick up your J-card and keys at Shriver Hall

Welcome Blue Jay Families! Join us at the Wyman Quad Tent for a photo booth, family giveaways, water, coffee, ice cream, and more!

Hopkins Café and Nolans Lunch starts at 11 am and ends at 2 pm.

For all 3.5-Day Pre-Orientation participants. Stop by anytime between 3:00 - 3:30 PM EDT to pick up your packet and enjoy some light refreshments!

Following Pre-O check-in, participants will split into their respective groups for a welcome meeting. See attached meeting locations for your specific Pre-O group.

Hopkins Café and Nolans Dinner starts at 4pm and ends at 8pm.

Move in for Water Polo students. Students can pick up their keys from the Athletic Circle. Families will be welcome by staff.

Move in for football first year students. Students can pick up their keys from the Athletic Circle. Families will be welcome by staff.