Admissions Blog

It’s hard to believe, but New MPH Student Orientation (for full-time students) is less than two months away!

Are you ready?

Are you sure?

We have a way for you tell.

On the Admitted Student Website (login required)*, under MPH Orientation, you’ll find a checklist of activities you can complete before coming to campus. We’ve also included a few “save the dates,” a second checklist of tasks you’ll complete during Orientation and an Orientation FAQ.

Check it out, check tasks off and check in with us July 1!

* If you’re an admitted student and don’t have the login, please contact Admissions Services.

Whew! We’re finally coming to the end of the application cycle for programs beginning September 2013.

Upcoming Application Deadlines

TODAY - May 1, 2013

• Population, Family and Reproductive Health – master’s programs

June 1, 2013

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – master’s programs
• Environmental Health Sciences – Master of Health Science (MHS) in Environmental Health
• Environmental Health Sciences – Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
• Mental Health – Master of Health Science (MHS)
  (extended from March 1)
• Molecular Microbiology and Immunology – Master of Health Science (MHS) - domestic applicants

Other deadlines coming later this summer include:

August 1, 2013

• Part-time/Internet-based MPH (November 2013 start in Barcelona)

September 1, 2013

• Part-time/Internet-based MPH (January 2014 start in Baltimore)

Also in September, we’ll start this whole process again when we open the application for the 2014-2015 Academic Year!

Do you know where and/or what this is?

It’s a photo of William Welch’s luggage and one of his notebooks. You can find it in one of two glass cases across from Sheldon Hall (our second largest lecture hall).

The cases house a number of public health artifacts: William Welch’s microscope, George Comstock’s UNICEF bag and an early 20^th Century biostatistics calculating machine. There are vials, beakers and photos from various points on the timeline of public health.

It’s a mini museum right here in our own building.

Next time you’re here, take a look.

We’re just a little more than two months away from MPH Orientation (full-time students). About four months away from Fall Orientation. Where should you live?

That depends.

Do you have/want a roommate or do you prefer to live alone? How will you commute to campus? Will you drive or take the Hopkins shuttle? Do you like apartment living or would you prefer a house?

Could you see yourself living here?

Or here?

How about here? Just two blocks from school.

There are lots of options for every lifestyle and the JHMI Office of Housing and Residential Life is happy to help incoming students sort through them.

In fact, Admissions and the Housing Office are holding an online information session called “Housing and Life in Baltimore” for admitted students next week! Join us Friday, May 3 at noon (Eastern).  Instructions for joining the session may be found on the Admitted Student Website (login required).

Happy hunting!

We know funding is a major concern for prospective students. So today, we’re providing a brief overview of how funding works at the Bloomberg School.

Scholarships

Scholarships are typically administered by the individual academic departments and the MPH program office. You need not apply separately for these scholarships. Your application for admission will be reviewed by your prospective department/program for the possible award of scholarships and/or any funds from the appropriate training grant.

Scholarship availability changes from year to year and varies by department. If you have questions about possible scholarships, you should contact your department of interest directly.

Federal Financial Aid

Federal financial aid includes Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study and veteran’s benefits. This type of funding is administered by the Financial Aid Office.

If you’re a domestic admitted student interested in applying for federal aid, review the application procedures provided by the Financial Aid Office carefully. Please note, the suggested filing date for new students was March 15 and the suggested filing date for returning students is May 1. These are not deadlines, you can still apply, but we encourage you to do so as soon as possible.

Federal aid is awarded with funds from the U.S. government, so unfortunately, if you’re not a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., you are not eligible for these funds.

Private Loans

Another way to finance your education is through private loans. The Financial Aid Office, which certifies these loans, provides guidance for those seeking this sort of assistance.

Other Funding Resources & Information

While the Bloomberg School provides funding for many students, there are students we are unable to fund. If you’re one of these students, here are some links to help you:

• Funding for International Students
• Outside “Funding Resources” - document created by Financial Aid Office
• Student Funding Resources

Best wishes!