Find your people, be inspired by new perspectives, and create something meaningful.
Here, you’ll have the space for self-expression and encouragement to explore your identity and interests while celebrating others. You’ll form lasting relationships and a sense of belonging so you can flourish within a community, city, and global network that values every voice. The connections you make will expand your understanding of the world and help you see new opportunities—because diverse perspectives open our minds to what’s possible.
Diversity of people, thought, experience, and background is fundamental to the mission of this university. We are committed to … cultivating an inclusive environment that supports, fosters and celebrates all the ways in which the broad differences among us make us better.
President Daniels and Provost Kumar,in a joint message to the University
100+Countries Are Represented in Our Undergraduate Community
30%Students Who Identify as First-Generation and/or Limited-Income
20%First-Year Students Who Speak a Language Other Than English at Home
Student BACKGROUNDS
At Hopkins, students will find people who share similar values and interests and those with completely different perspectives on the world.
27%
Asian American
9%
African American/Black
21%
Hispanic/Latinx
.1%
Native American/Alaska Native
.05%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
6%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
20%
White
Multicultural Affairs
Multicultural Affairs promotes diversity, community, and leadership among Hopkins students. We’ll connect you with multicultural initiatives, educational programs, community service, mentoring, and academic support.
Religious and Spiritual Life promotes spiritual development, theological reflections, religious tolerance, and social awareness. We offer a range of programs so you can connect more deeply with your own religion or explore different ways of thinking.
Women & Gender Resources provides support, education, and advocacy for gender identity and sexual orientation. We build understanding across communities, so we can grow as people and celebrate our unique and overlapping experiences.
A Few of Our Cultural, Religious & Identity-Based Organizations
Black Student Union
The Black Student Union works to ensure a rich campus experience for students of African descent and others who are engaged with issues relevant to Black people.
The Diverse Sexuality and Gender Alliance (DSAGA) offers a safe space for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff, and connects them with academic, counseling, and social opportunities.
The Muslim Association offers a welcoming and nurturing environment for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. It raises awareness of Islam at Hopkins and in the Baltimore community, and hosts Spring Banquet, Jummah, and Ramadan events for all students.
Hopkins Hillel offers students a space to celebrate their Jewish roots and infuse Judaism into fun, purposeful programs that bring value to the entire campus community.
The Disabled Student Community Outreach (DiSCO) Council is a student-led initiative supported by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). DiSCO aims to create a unified sense of community for Disabled students at Hopkins by raising awareness of and advocating for the Disabled student experience.
Read Zandy’s blog post about her experience of being disabled at Hopkins.
Our community is made up of students from around the world. No matter where you’re from, we have specific resources and events to support your transition to life at Hopkins.
As a university of firsts, we value the boundary-breakers—students who are motivated by doing what hasn’t been done before. If you’re among the first in your family to attend college, you may have specific questions about admissions. We’re here to help.
HOPKINS LAUNCHES STUDENT INNOVATION FUND TO PROMOTE ON-CAMPUS DIALOGUE
Johns Hopkins University is launching a new initiative to support undergraduate and graduate student efforts to promote respectful on-campus dialogue. Through the Student Blue Jay Dialogue Innovation Fund, selected projects will receive up to $10,000 in funding, which can be used for speaker fees, food and venue expenses, or other costs.
THE LONGEST TABLE RETURNS TO FOSTER CONVERSATION AND CONNECTION
The Longest Table aims to bring the Hopkins community together for meaningful conversations among people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. It offers students, staff, and faculty a chance to engage in dialogue outside their usual roles at the university.
In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, students, faculty, and tribes across the Americas came together to honor the contributions of indigenous people on campus and beyond. The powwow included food, singing, dancing, and a land acknowledgement, highlighting the Piscataway and Susquehannock peoples who lived here before Hopkins was established. The event provided a welcoming space for students to celebrate their culture and share it with classmates.
GENDER AFFIRMING CLOSET A GREAT FIT FOR THE HOPKINS COMMUNITY
The Gender Affirming Closet offers clothing, accessories, makeup, and additional resources at no cost to Hopkins community members to support their gender identity expression and exploration.
‘INDISPENSABLE ROLE OF BLACKS AT JOHNS HOPKINS’ INDUCTS FIVE NEW MEMBERS
The project celebrates the contributions of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members at Hopkins by highlighting trailblazing figures who have strengthened the institution’s legacy. This year’s inductees are HIV researcher Joel N. Blankson, historian Nathan Connolly, engineer Cleon Davis, human resources leader Cherita Hobbs, and scholar Shani Mott.
Johns Hopkins University is hosting the 2025 First-Generation Limited-Income Consortium annual conference. The national conference brings together administrators and faculty to build community, share insights, and develop promising practices that support first-generation and/or limited-income college students. About 30% of current Hopkins undergrads are first-generation and/or limited-income, up from 17% in 2013.
MEET JHU’S FIRST DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY, CULTURE, AND INCLUSION
Nathan R. Stenberg discusses how his personal and professional experiences have prepared him for a new role devoted to making the university more equitable for disabled people.
ALISHA KNIGHT STRENGTHENS FACULTY DIVERSITY AS INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As Johns Hopkins University’s first executive director of faculty diversity, Alisha Knight works collaboratively to promote equity and inclusion among the institution’s professors. Her day-to-day schedule is filled with activities that support the hiring, retention, and advancement of Hopkins faculty.
