Getting Started Tasks

Complete the following tasks before beginning classes. Expand each accordion for detailed instructions and resources.

J-Card Photo

Upload a photo for your J-Card.

A J-Card is the official Johns Hopkins University identification card. It serves as your student ID, library card, building access card, and can be used for a variety of services across the university.

Funds can be added to your J-Card to use printers at School of Education locations. The card may also be used to access buildings on the Homewood campus and receive student discounts at participating businesses.

It's your ID. It's your library card. It's your key. It's your J-Card.

To upload a photo for your J-Card:

Login to my.JH
Select your JHED ID in the top right corner
Select "myProfile" from the list
Follow directions to login
Select "Upload New Photo"
Select "Choose File" to locate the photo you'd like to upload
Select "Upload Photo"

Once received, your photo will be submitted to an approval queue. You will see a Pending Approval status for up to 3 business days. Once approved, your uploaded photo will appear.

Your J-Card will be available for pick-up prior to the start of the semester.

Office of International Services (OIS)

Check-in with the Office of International Services (OIS).

The Office of International Services (OIS) assists international students, scholars, researchers, clinicians, staff and faculty with visas and immigration.

It is important for students to review the information found on the OIS website.

All individuals whose visa status is sponsored by JHU are required to check-in with the Office of International Services upon arrival to the respective campus.  In most cases, the check-in process will be completed online.

Direct any questions about your immigration status to OIS: 667-208-7001 or ois@jhu.edu.

To Check-in with the Office of International Services:

Go to the OIS website
Select the "Students" tab
Select "New Students" from the list
Review the information provided to learn more about the following:
- Transferring to JHU
- Paying the SEVIS Fee
- Applying for a U.S. Visa Stamp
- Pre-Arrival Information
- Student Check-In

Newly admitted students will be contacted by email regarding the check-in process.

Student Information System (SIS)

Add emergency contact information to the Student Information System (SIS).

The Student Information System (SIS) is used by students for viewing and conducting transactions for registration, billing, and personal information.

It is important for the University to have an emergency contact for you, in a case of emergency. Please enter this information in SIS.

To add emergency contact information to SIS:

Login to my.JH
Go to the Education category
Select "SIS"
Go to the Personal Info tab
Select "Emergency Contact"
Enter required information
Select "Save"

Complete the Pre-Entrance Health Requirements

Complete the mandatory Pre-Entrance Health Requirements.

Johns Hopkins University requires all students and learners to meet immunization requirements to ensure a healthy campus environment. Please ensure that you submit your immunization information through your myHealth portal.

To complete and submit your Pre-Entrance Health Requirements:

Visit the School of Education Pre-Entrance Health Requirements page
Review the Pre-Entrance Health Requirements listed
Download the Non-Clinical Health Form for Students and follow all directions listed for submission
Please visit the Student Health & Wellness Center website for more information regarding the pre-entrance health requirements

Registration

Register for your ITGL courses as soon as your registration window opens and the ITGL Cohort Registration document becomes available.

The ITGL Cohort Registration document contains the list of courses and class numbers needed for registration based on your focus area. Please note that the document will not be posted until after the deposit deadline has passed.

Current ITGL Cohort Registration Document

Fall 2026 ITGL Cohort Registration

To register for classes:

Login to my.JH
Go to the Education category
Select "SIS"
Go to the Registration tab 
Select "My Cart" from the list
Select the appropriate semester
Enter the class number(s) from the ITGL Cohort Registration document
Select the "Add to Cart" button
Repeat this process for each class
Review your classes
Select the box after each class
Select the "Register" button
Select Letter Grade
Select "Continue"

Textbooks

Look up and purchase your textbooks.

Visit the Johns Hopkins University Campus Store to purchase textbooks and materials. For questions about your book order, contact the bookstore at (443) 899-1329 or email johnshopkins@bkstr.com.

To purchase your textbooks:

Visit the Johns Hopkins University Campus Store
Select the "book" icon next to the search bar
Confirm that the correct Program and Term are displayed.
Under Shop by Course, enter the Department, Course, and Section for one of your registered classes
Repeat the process until all of your courses have been entered
Select "Find Materials for # Course(s)"
Review the My Course Materials page to view the required and recommended textbooks and materials for each course
Select the materials you wish to purchase and follow the checkout instructions provided

SOE Student Orientation

Complete the online SOE Student Orientation.

Complete the online SOE Student Orientation to gain access to your courses in Canvas, JHU’s learning management system.

You must be registered for courses to view the online SOE Student Orientation course.

To access the online SOE Student Orientation:

Log in to Canvas
You will see SOE Student Orientation on your Dashboard.
You are required to complete a pre-module overview and three modules:
Module I: SOE and University Requirements
Module II: Online Learning & Technology Resources
Module III: Canvas

If you are unable to see the SOE Student Orientation in your course list, this indicates that you have not officially registered for courses in SIS.

J-Card Pick Up

Pick up your J-Card.

One of your first tasks was uploading a photo for your J-Card so that it would be ready when you arrive in Baltimore. Prior to the start of classes, please be sure to pick up your J-Card.

To pick up your J-Card:

Visit the J-Card Office during business hours.
Present a valid form of identification, if requested.
Pick up your J-Card prior to the start of classes.

J-Card Office Hours

Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Location

Inside the JHU Campus Store
3330 St. Paul Street, Second Floor
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-516-5121

Email: jcard@jhu.edu

Orientation 2026

Attend the in-person School of Education Orientation for New International Students.

We look forward to welcoming you to Baltimore for this required in-person orientation experience. During orientation, you will meet fellow students, faculty, and administrators who will support you throughout your time in the ITGL program.

Please refer to communications from the School of Education for the most current orientation information.

3-Semester Cohort

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Education

For more information and to RSVP, click Here.

4-Semester Cohort

Date: TBD (January 2027)

Location: Johns Hopkins University School of Education

Student Information System (SIS)

Update your local address and permanent phone # in the Student Information System (SIS).

The Student Information System (SIS) is used by students for viewing and conducting transactions for registration, billing, and personal information.

It is important for the University to have a local Maryland address and U.S. phone number to reach you . Please enter this information in SIS once you arrive here in Maryland.

To add your local address to SIS:

Login to my.JH
Go to the Education category
Select "SIS"
Go to the Personal Info tab
Select "Summary"
Under Contact Information select "Edit" next to Permanent Phone
Enter required information - this should be your U.S. phone number - not an international phone number
Select the blue check
Under Address Information select "Add" next to Local
Enter required information - this should be a local Maryland address
Select "Save"

Final Transcripts From Students Who Were Admitted With Requirements

Send to our SOE Admissions Office an official, final transcript indicating your degree conferral.

Questions about your final transcripts should be directed to the Office of Admissions (soe.admissions@jhu.edu). All ITGL students who were Admitted with Requirements must send final transcripts to SOE as soon as possible after your degree is conferred. When you send your official, final transcript with confirmation of your degree conferral, you must follow the same procedures you followed when you sent your initial transcript:

For Degrees Earned at International Institutions

If during your application process you ordered a course-by-course evaluation, you would have your final documentation sent to the same evaluating agency and request an updated evaluation be sent to the School of Education Office of Admissions.

For Degrees Earned at US Institutions

If you have now graduated from a US institution, you would order another transcript that has the degree conferral statement on it. The Office of Admissions accepts certified electronic transcripts directly from issuing institutions by email to soe.admissions@jhu.edu, or you may request your official transcripts to be mailed to the following address:

Johns Hopkins University

School of Education

Office of Admissions

2800 N. Charles Street

Baltimore, MD 21218

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