Student Life

The Office of the Dean of Student Life aims to cultivate an inclusive and healthy community that fosters growth, exploration, and engagement. The office oversees various teams in student engagement, campus programming, diversity initiatives, and the Office of Student Outreach and Support.

Centers for Diversity and Inclusion

Johns Hopkins is deeply committed to the dignity and equality of all persons, inclusive of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. The Centers for Diversity and Inclusion collectively help students consider their own identities and learn more about the identities of others.

All of our Diversity and Inclusion staff and student leaders are eager to help students understand their multiple identities, become allies for others, and develop an understanding of social justice through our collective efforts.

LGBTQ Life

LGBTQ Life provides support, education, and advocacy about sexual orientation and gender identity.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/lgbtq / lgbtq@jhu.edu / 410-516-8208

Office of Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to enhancing the experience of students from underrepresented populations and providing opportunities for education around identity, intercultural leadership, and social justice.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/oma / oma@jhu.edu / 410-516-8730

Religious and Spiritual Life

Religious and Spiritual Life supports students from all faith backgrounds (including students of no faith) and connects them to a variety of religious and spiritual opportunities that enhance their experiences.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/rsl / chaplain@jhu.edu / 410-516-1880

Women and Gender Resources

Women and Gender Resources is the premier office for engaging the community in gender equity topics, and it serves as a central hub for oncampus information and events related to women, gender, and inclusion.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/women-resources / womenandgender@jhu.edu / 410-516-8730

Student Engagement Teams

Digital Media Center

The Digital Media Center is a multimedia lab space as well as an equipment, printing, and knowledge resource for students interested in exploring creative uses of emerging media and technology to communicate their ideas. The DMC provides specialized workspaces and equipment for professional audio recording and editing/mastering, high-demand gaming, simulation and modeling, and virtual reality. Make! Learn! Play!

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/dmc / digitalmedia@jhu.edu / 410-516-3817

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Our 22 fraternities and sororities comprise a vibrant community of social organizations that each embrace a set of core values: brotherhood and sisterhood, academic excellence, character and leadership development, and a sense of community and service. Fraternities and sororities provide their members with a closeknit community and encourage deeper engagement with life at JHU. With approximately 30% of students belonging to a fraternity or sorority, these organizations are integral to campus life. Each chapter is held to high standards for academics, member development, and community involvement. Your student will have the opportunity to join a fraternity or sorority during the spring semester of their first year. This opportunity allows your student the chance to form enduring friendships, to participate in philanthropy, to develop social and leadership skills, and to join a network that engages generations of JHU alumni and extends nationally. The FSL website provides information about what joining a fraternity or sorority will entail as well as a list of recognized, suspended, and de-recognized chapters.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/fsl / ofsl@jhu.edu / 410-516-4873

Homewood Arts Programs

Homewood Arts Programs consist of more than 55 student groups in dance, music, and theater that present more than 120 major performances on campus every year. From the Hopkins Symphony Orchestra to free dance classes to the HopArt program, which helps students see performances in Baltimore, to the vibrant Center for Visual Arts—there is truly something for everyone, whether a performer or just a fan of their peers’ talents. Over 75% of the incoming class is engaged in creative arts, which not only provide a creative outlet but also assist with creative problem solving in academic pursuits.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/homewoodarts / homewoodarts@jhu.edu / 410-516-1154

JHUnions and Programming

The JHUunions and Programming team strives to create a welcoming and supportive social atmosphere for JHU students. This is accomplished by hosting large-scale campus traditions and programs as well as advising and supporting student-led programming boards that plan weekly, monthly, and seasonal student-centered events within our student union spaces (Levering Hall and the LaB) and across campus, ranging from trivia, films, and paint nights to traditions such as hoptoberfest, Lighting of the Quads, and Spring Fair.

studentaffairs.jhu.edu/jhunions-programming / 410-516-4873