Family Weekend is quickly approaching, and we can't wait to see our Blue Jay families on campus from October 6–8, 2023. Registration for Family Weekend is open through September 30, 2023.

Most events will be free of charge and available on a first-come, first-serve basis; some will require advance registration. Review the event schedule on our website to learn more.

We hope that you are looking forward to a weekend of fun with your student and other Blue Jay families!

Join us on Wednesday, September 13 from 7–8 p.m. EDT for our next webinar! Ask Me Anything: A Student and Family's Perspective on the Hopkins Experience will provide an opportunity to learn about the JHU experience from current Hopkins students and their families, including tips on accessing resources, ways to support your student from afar, and how to get involved. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panelists. 

If you can't attend live, the webinar will be recorded and available on our website a few days after the event.

Every fall, we welcome new and returning students back to campus with Blue Jay Welcome Weeks, seven weeks of programming designed to help students make new friends, learn about resources, build community, and discover all that JHU has to offer.

Events around campus include everything from celebrations and block parties to live performances and athletic games—there's truly something for everyone to enjoy! Students can view all upcoming events in their Hopkins Groups app.

The deadline to opt out of the University Health Insurance Plan is September 15. In order to opt out, students must be covered under another plan that offers similar coverage. International students may not opt out of the university plan. Additional details can be found on the Student and Learner Health Benefits website.

As a reminder, in order to opt out of the university plan, students must complete the waiver each academic year.

For most Johns Hopkins undergraduates, the college experience is filled with a long list of firsts—including the first election in which they are eligible to vote. With that in mind, JHU held its third annual Democracy Day on Saturday, August 26, offering students an introduction to the democratic process and the ways they can engage with it.