History
Johns Hopkins University opened in 1876 with the inauguration of our first president, Daniel Coit Gilman. In his speech, he defined the model of the American research university, now emulated around the globe.
Education
Johns Hopkins has so much to offer: world-class faculty, historical dedication to research, and innovative approaches to bringing the community into the future. Our courses provide an exciting and challenging environment for bright, young students.
Students can choose from a wide variety of courses, session lengths, and dates to fit their individual needs. Hopkins Summer programs integrate knowledge and practice for an enriching experience that puts our students ahead of the curve. In addition to prestigious academics, Hopkins is augmented by the vibrant, cultural communities in Baltimore and Washington, D.C..
Short Courses
Housing services
Hopkins offers housing in a dormitory and a campus meal plan for a complete college experience. Residential students stay at Wolman Hall, a beautiful red-brick building with state-of-the-art security in the heart of campus. Complete with lounges and a shared kitchen area on each floor, students can congregate inside or spill out onto the freshman quad for a picnic or a game of Frisbee.
Medical services
Students are required to have medical insurance during their stay on campus. The University does not provide insurance to summer students and does not endorse any particular insurance provider. International students may opt to purchase travelers insurance or students may use the following as a resource.
Campus life
The Homewood campus serves as the main undergraduate campus of Johns Hopkins University and home to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Whiting School of Engineering.
East Baltimore Campus is home to the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, The School of Nursing, and the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the East Baltimore campus is collectively known as “Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions” (JHMI) Campus.
Montgomery Campus is located in the heart of one of the nation’s leading biotechnology clusters, the Montgomery County Campus (MCC) welcomes more than 4,000 students of all ages.
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1921.