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 January. 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 fall 2024
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 January!
*Please note, the Summer Semester 2025 dates have yet to be published by the university, so they may change.
Fall Semester 2025
Semester Dates: August 25, 2025 to December 19, 2025
Fall Break: November 24 to November 28 NO CLASSES
Semester Break: December 20, 2025 to January 19, 2026
Spring Semester 2026
Semester Dates: January 20, 2026 to May 17, 2026
Spring Break: March 16 to 20 NO CLASSES
Semester Break: May 18, 2026 to May 25, 2026
Program Completion/Degree Conferral/Graduation
Program Completion
Cohort 26 (4 semesters): May 17,2026
Degree Conferral
Cohort 26 (4 semesters): May 21, 2026
Graduation
Cohort 26 (4 semesters): May 2026
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.