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 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 January!
*Please note, the Summer Semester 2026 dates have yet to be published by the university, so they may change.
Fall Semester 2026
Semester Dates: August 31, 2026 to December 21, 2026
Fall Break: November 23 to November 27 NO CLASSES
Semester Break: December 21, 2026 to January 24, 2027
Spring Semester 2027
Semester Dates: January 25, 2027 to May 14, 2027
Spring Break: March 22 to 26 NO CLASSES
Program Completion/Degree Conferral/Graduation
Program Completion
Cohort 27 (4 semesters): May 14,2027
Degree Conferral
Cohort 27 (4 semesters): May 27, 2027
Graduation
Cohort 27 (4 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.