What does JHU look for in students?

There are six factors that Johns Hopkins ranks as being “very important” to their admissions process: rigor of secondary school record, GPA, standardized test scores, the essay, recommendations, and character/personal qualities. NOTE: Like many other institutions, JHU has gone test-optional for the Class of 2021 only.

Is Johns Hopkins on a semester system?

Johns Hopkins University is on a semester system. Semester systems are typically around 14-16 weeks long. They consist of 3 terms: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

What John Hopkins University is known for?

Current sophomore — Hopkins is known for being a top-notch research University, and many students here are Biomedical engineering students, Public Health majors, or taking the Pre-med track.

Where can you obtain your course schedule for review JHU?

SIS course search site
The course schedule can now be found at the SIS course search site. Explore the department links below and then the course title to see the time and description of each course in SIS.

Is JHU hard to get into?

Last year, 3,477 out of 31,139 applicants were admitted making Johns Hopkins a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Academically, it has exceptionally high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 2 percent.

Is Johns Hopkins a quarter and semester system?

Like most American universities, Hopkins operates on the semester system. Classes during the fall semester stretch from late August through early December. Under a quarter system, schools operate with four shorter class terms: fall, winter, spring and summer.

How do I register for classes at JHU?

Please visit the New Students page for more information. Students are also required to set up and use their jhu.edu email account instructions are available in our Student Services section. All students will need their JHU email account in order to register for classes.

How do I withdraw from Johns Hopkins?

During the late registration period before a semester begins and once a semester has started, students must submit an Add/Drop Form to the registration office. Beginning the fourth week of the classes, students are no longer dropped from courses by request, they are withdrawn from courses by request.

How long is a JHU summer course?

Summer courses at JHU are primarily offered during two five-week terms. Some courses run on alternative schedules and may, therefore, have different deadlines. Courses are sponsored by the same academic departments that oversee the university’s full-time degree programs.

Where can I find the JUH academic calendar?

For current university academic calendar and future academic years, visit registrar.jhu.edu/academic-calendar. NOTE: To reduce the COVID risks posed by travel, Spring Break will be replaced by individual days off distributed throughout the semester. View academic calendars for Advanced Academic Programs and Engineering for Professionals.

Is this typical schedule the best schedule for my student?

This typical schedule may not be the best schedule for every student. Some common exceptions include: If students have advanced placement credits in chemistry equivalent to 030.101 & 102 Introductory Chemistry I & II, the requirement for the Introductory Chemistry Lab 030.105-106 is waived.

Where can I find information about financial support programs offered at JHU?

Visit https://finaid.jhu.edu/ for information on financial support programs offered at JHU. Students who for any reason do not complete their registration until after the prescribed registration period may be required to pay a late registration fee. For late registration fees in the Summer, please see the Summer Programs website.