Virtual Summer Open House
Join us at our Virtual Summer Open House on Saturday, July 13!
Learn all about the #1 research university in the U.S. from the comfort of your home! Choose from sessions that explore everything from student life to what we look for in applications.
If you are unable to attend, we encourage you to still register—we’ll provide recordings of each session 3–4 business days after the event.
Virtual Summer Open House
Saturday, Jul. 13
10:00 AMVirtual Summer Open House Schedule
You can personalize this event by selecting the session you want to attend. Please select ONE session per time slot. Recordings of each session will be made available for a limited time to all registrants after the event.
All times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (UTC–04:00).
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International Admissions Session
7:30–8:15 a.m.Join us for our International Admissions Session where we’ll dive into applying to Hopkins as an international student. A member of our admissions committee will go over our holistic review process and what we look for in applications so you can apply with confidence.
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Financial Aid 101 for International Students
8:30–9:30 a.m.Hopkins has one of the strongest financial aid programs in the U.S. Join us for a session designed to break down the financial aid process for non-U.S. citizens. We’ll cover the basics, from the different types of aid available to the ways we work with families to make a Hopkins education financially possible.
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Academic Sessions
11–11:55 a.m.Biomedical Engineering
Hopkins’ biomedical engineering program has consistently ranked among the top in the nation for decades. Join us to discover the exciting research, internships, and hands-on learning opportunities available to students in this major.
Engineering
Example majors: Biomedical, civil, electrical, computer engineering, and others
Our engineering students tackle real-world challenges under the mentorship of renowned scholars and innovators. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear understanding of the exciting and hands-on ways students are pursuing their ideas at the #1 research university in the U.S.
Humanities
Example majors: Languages, philosophy, area studies, archaeology, and others
Students who pursue humanities at Hopkins take advantage of being at the top-funded research institution to pursue ambitious scholarship—with access to resources like our Archaeological Museum and Alexander Grass Humanities Institute. Learn how these students are turning their ideas into action through hands-on experiences.
Natural Sciences
Example majors: Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and others
With access to cutting-edge facilities and real-world learning opportunities, Hopkins students gain invaluable experience while making meaningful contributions to the scientific community and beyond. Learn how our students accomplish this with the support of the top-funded research university in the U.S.
Social, Behavioral, and Political Sciences
Example majors: Anthropology, economics, sociology, political science, psychology, and others
Hopkins students in the social, behavioral, and political sciences engage with renowned faculty who are leading experts in their fields, tackling pressing issues from the global politics of decarbonization to the human rights of refugees. Learn more about how our students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address complex societal challenges.
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Student Life Sessions
12–12:55 p.m.Housing, Dining, and Residential Life
Housing and dining are two important ways our students build community on campus. Get all the details you need about housing options, meal plans, and resources in place to help students transition into college living.
Inclusion in Action
Learn about our commitment to building a diverse community and what this looks like in practice. We’ll explore the resources and programs we have in place to celebrate and support our students’ identities.
Finding Community Through the College Transition
Explore the heartbeat of campus life at Hopkins! We’ll give an overview of student organizations, Greek life, and longstanding traditions. We’ll also showcase how our students pursue their interests and discover new ones while making lifelong friends.
First-Generation and/or Limited-Income Experience
At Hopkins, we celebrate the trailblazers. Explore our commitment to student success within our first-generation and/or limited-income (FLI) community and how we cultivate a sense of belonging, encouragement, and strength among those who share this identity.
Building Community and Embracing the City We Call Home
To know us is to know our students. Hear from current Blue Jays about what they do when they’re not in class—how they find community, get involved on campus, and engage with the city of Baltimore.
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Financial Aid 101 or Hot Spot Campus Tour
1–1:55 p.m.Financial Aid 101
We believe talented students shouldn’t be limited by their finances—that’s why we have one of the strongest financial aid programs in the nation. Learn about our 100% need met, no loan, and need-blind program.
For international students, we recommend attending Financial Aid 101 for International Students.
Hot Spot Campus Tour
Join a current student on a virtual tour of the Homewood campus with glimpses into academic and recreational facilities. This tour will show you some of our campus’ most popular student spots and how Hopkins students make campus their home!
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Student Support and Resource Sessions
2–2:55 p.m.Adventures in Learning: Research, Internships, and Study Abroad
Our students are engaging in hands-on experiences from participating in exciting internships and groundbreaking research to exploring new cultures and perspectives abroad. Learn more about how our students’ educational journeys extend beyond the classroom.
Pre-Professional Advising at Hopkins
Hopkins offers two pre-professional tracks: pre-heath (including pre-med) and pre-law. With an admit rate to medical school that’s double the national average and a 98% admit rate to law school, find out how Hopkins prepares students for success in these graduate programs.
Being Undecided and Choosing Your Major
At Hopkins, your major is just a starting point. We encourage students to explore different disciplines and make new connections between them. In this session, you’ll learn about how our academic advisors work with students to declare a major while continuing to expand and deepen their interests.
Preparing for the College Search: Intended for Families
We understand families play an important role in the college search and application process. In this session, we’ll provide guidance on how to support your student through this journey, covering everything from researching colleges and navigating the application process to understanding how we determine which students will thrive in our community.
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Admissions Overview
3–3:55 p.m.Find out all you need to know about applying to Hopkins in our Admissions Overview. A member of our admissions committee will go over our holistic review process and what we look for in applications so you can apply with confidence.
More to Explore
Check out these resources and events below to help you learn how to navigate the college search process and get to know what it’s like to live and learn as a Hopkins student.
College Planning Guide
Navigate your college search process with our College Planning Guide. This guide includes information and resources to help you craft your strongest application and make decisions that are right for you and your family.
College Planning GuideHopkins Insider
Get to know what it’s like to be a Hopkins student through blog posts written by our Blue Jays!
Hopkins InsiderVirtual and Campus Events
From application workshops to conversations with current students, we offer multiple ways to get a feel for our community.
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