With more than 300 years of history behind it, Baltimore is a cosmopolitan city rich with cultural and social events, and Johns Hopkins is a significant contributor to the city’s academic and professional activities. Baltimore is staking its claim as a great American city: All the new attractions that make it sparkle—the great new wing of the Baltimore Museum of Art, the acclaimed Science Center, National Aquarium, Visionary Art Museum, Black History Museum and professional sporting events — as well as the city’s deep historical links and 200 neighborhoods, all add up to a great place to live. Moreover, Baltimore is centrally located, so that weekend trips to the mountains or the beach are easy! It’s also an easy commute to many other attractions such as Washington, D.C. which is just a short drive or train ride away. For more information: Frommer's Review Baltimore Collegtown Live Baltimore Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Baltimore City Guide Baltimore Magazine JHSPH Student OUtreach Resource CEnter Maryland Department of Transportation Baltimore Sports & Social Club Baltimore Football Baltimore Soccer Baltimore Baseball Washingonian Magazine The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions’ Housing Office can assist you in finding suitable living quarters. The On-Campus Housing Office can be reached at 410-955-3905; the Off-Campus Housing Office at 410-955-3836. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.hopkinsmedicine.org/housing. On-Campus Housing Eligibility for Housing Housing accommodations are available in the Lowell J. Reed Hall for single students, or for those students unaccompanied by their spouse and family. All students, house staff and postdoctoral fellows of the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the School of Medicine, the School of Public Health, and the School of Nursing are eligible for occupancy in Reed Hall. The submission of an application does not guarantee the accommodations requested. When assignments are made, the applicant will receive a room agreement, which must be signed and returned with a deposit in advance to guarantee the reservation of the room offered. Room Accommodations Reed Hall consists of two air-conditioned wings with a connecting lobby area. The West Wing offers three sizes of single rooms; the number of medium and large singles is limited. Each floor has a large community bath and shower area. There are no rooms with private baths. Cooking appliances such as toaster ovens, hot plates, hot pots and crock pots are not permitted in the West Wing. Large refrigerators are also not permitted in the West Wing. Small dorm-size refrigerators and microwave ovens are permitted if circuits are not overloaded. One room on each floor of the West Wing contains a microwave oven for use by residents. The East Wing consists of suites arranged with common living room, kitchen, and bathroom areas with adjoining private bedrooms. The majority of suites accommodate four single individuals. Furnishings All new rooms in both wings are furnished with bed, chest of drawers, desk and desk lamp, chair, bookshelves and closet space. Each West and East Wing room is carpeted and equipped with Venetian blinds and study chair. Residents of both wings must provide their own bedding and towels. East Wing residents must also provide dishes, silverware and utensils for the kitchen area. A limited number of parking spaces are available on lots close to Reed Hall for a monthly fee. Parking information will be sent out with room agreements. Parking is only available for 9- and 12-month tenants. Other Amenities • Study areas/meeting rooms • Data port for high-speed connection to the Internet • Vending concession area and lounge • Lounge with color TV • Piano and music practice room • Cleaning equipment check-out through the front desk • Self-service laundry facilities • Game room with ping-pong and pool tables • Sprinkler system in all student rooms • Denton A. Cooley Recreational Center • First-floor computer room with 8-10 computers Off-Campus Housing If you prefer to live off campus, please visit Baltimore well in advance of the start of your academic program. Your housing preferences may change after experiencing Baltimore’s various communities; therefore, it may be prudent to commit to a short lease if you are unfamiliar with the area. We would encourage you to consider housing on or near the Hopkins shuttle bus route or the Metro system, as parking on the East Baltimore campus may be difficult or costly to obtain. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions’ Office of Off-Campus Housing provides services to students and house staff seeking non-University owned housing. The Off-Campus Housing Office is located on the first floor of Reed Hall at 1620 McElderry Street, 410-955-3836. The Office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Listings of Baltimore City and Baltimore County apartment complexes as well as listings of private homes for sale are available by type of facility (room, efficiency, one-bedroom apartment, two-bedroom apartment, house, apartment share, etc).Accommodations are not inspected by the University; students are responsible for determining suitability of housing. Because the available housing market changes daily, this Office cannot maintain updated listings of housing for distribution by mail, nor can information of this type be given over the telephone. A limited list of Baltimore City and Baltimore County apartment complexes can be provided by mail or faxed upon request. Access to information on apartment complex listings, movers and rental vans can be obtained on the Internet: • www.hopkinsmedicine.org/housing/Offcampus/Links • www.livebaltimore.com • www.apartments.com Other information available from the housing office: • Shuttle bus routes/bus information • Baltimore City/Baltimore county school and daycare information • Brochures on apartment complexes • Baltimore City/Maryland maps • Information on landlord/tenant relations
• Hotel/motel lists and other off-campus short-term housing options
Members of the Student Assembly Quality of Life Committee put together the following list of helpful "". While Baltimore is full of amazing places and charm, it is important to remember that Baltimore is a city and safety should always be a top priority. Here are some things to keep in mind while searching for your new home:
• Talk to current students for specific housing recommendations
• Visit the location in person before you sign the lease
• Identify nearby grocery stores, places to eat, etc...
• Find out what security measures are in place (front door security, door/window locks, alarms, etc...)
• View crime reports by specific location at http://141.157.54.34/bpdmaps/police.htm
• Look into proximity to Hopkins Free Shuttle Service
• Find out about parking options
• Try to live on a busy street
• Ensure that proper security is in place when looking at ground floor housing
• Check out the other important links on "security", "transportation", and "disability support services" on the JHSPH Prospective Student website
• Visit www.baltimorecollegetown.org for additional housing information and fun things to do
Schools for Children If you wish to enroll children in a public school system, you should make inquiries as soon as possible in order to complete the registration process by the start of the new school year in September. To enroll children in the Baltimore City school system, contact the Office of Student Placement, Baltimore City Public Schools, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 106Q, Baltimore, MD 21202, or by phone at 410-396-8600. To enroll children in the Baltimore County public school system, contact the Office of Student Data, ESS Building, 6901 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21204, or by phone at 410-887-7846. Information about parochial and independent schools is available at www.archbalt.org. Information about public and private schools is available on the following Internet sites: • www.med.jhu.edu/intlsvcs/child.html • www.livebaltimore.com • www.aimsmd.org Baltimore Neighborhoods Homewood campus refers to the Johns Hopkins University’s undergraduate and graduate campus for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, and the School of Professional Studies in Business and Education. The Homewood campus is located at 3400 N. Charles Street, north of the JHMI campus. Homewood is in the Baltimore neighborhood of Charles Village. It welcomes students in a peaceful place of green grass, wide-spreading trees, brick residence halls and classroom buildings, and interconnecting walkways that combine to create a comfortable country atmosphere in the heart of a major city. School of Public Health students who live near or visit the Homewood campus can enjoy access to libraries, performing arts events, guest speakers and more. The neighborhood has a strong small business climate and an abundance of well-known cultural and educational resources, including the Baltimore Museum of Art. There is an eclectic mix of ethnic restaurants and professional firms, especially those in the fields of graphic design, advertising, architecture and printing. The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (JHMI) refers to the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Hopkins Hospital located in East Baltimore, east of the Inner Harbor area. JHMI is just minutes from many of Baltimore's entertainment and cultural centers, including Patterson Park (largest park in downtown Baltimore), Fells Point, Canton, Inner Harbor, Camden Yards, the Lyric, the Meyerhoff, Center Stage, the Mechanic, and Walters Art Gallery. A few of the popular areas for Hopkins students and staff include, but are not limited to: Charles Village / Homewood / Hampden / Roland Park / Guilford / Canterbury / Tuscany—adjacent to Hopkins Homewood campus Mt. Vernon—area around Hopkins Peabody campus Butchers Hill / Canton / Fells Point / Federal Hill—located along Baltimore’s waterfront to the south and west of the Medical Institutions Rodgers Forge / Towson—just north of the city in Baltimore County Mt. Washington—northwest Baltimore City and County Columbia—west of Baltimore in Howard County (Columbia is midway between Washington and Baltimore) Additional information about Baltimore neighborhoods can be found at www.ci.baltimore.md.us or www.livebaltimore.com. | 
