We are thrilled that you have decided to join the Johns Hopkins University School of Education ITGL Cohort! This section of the site will provide you with all of the information you need to complete after being accepted and prior to beginning your courses in August. It also provides a space where you can meet and connect with your fellow incoming cohort classmates.
This section provides the following information:
ITGL Newly Admitted Student Checklist
Getting Started Tasks
Meet the Incoming Cohort
Orientation - will be updated summer 2025
Please take the time to orient yourself to this section by using the tabs to the left or buttons below.
Congratulations on your acceptance and we look forward to welcoming you in August!
Semester Dates: August 25, 2025 to December 15, 2025
Fall Break: November 24 to November 30 NO CLASSES
Semester Break: December 16, 2025 to January 19, 2026
Spring Semester 2026
Semester Dates: January 20, 2026 to May 11, 2026
Spring Break: March 16 to 20 NO CLASSES
Semester Break: May 12, 2026 to May 25, 2026
Summer Semester 2026
Semester Dates: May 26, 2026 to July 24, 2026
Juneteenth Holiday Observed: June 19 NO CLASSES
Fourth of July Holiday: July 4 NO CLASSES
*Please note, the Summer Semester 2026 dates have yet to be published by the university, so they may change.
Program Completion/Degree Conferral/Graduation
Program Completion
Cohort 26 (3 semesters): July 2026
Degree Conferral
Cohort 26 (3 semesters): August 2026
Graduation
Cohort 26 (3 semesters): May 2027
Hopkins Assigned ID & United States Social Security Number
When you are admitted to the ITGL Cohort you will be sent an email that includes your Hopkins Assigned ID. Keep this email. The Hopkins Assigned ID is a nine-digit number that has will be used as your Hopkins government ID [SSN]. We will continue to use this number as your Hopkins government ID [SSN] unless you notify us that you have a new US social security number.