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Bachelor's/Master's Programs Requirements

Within the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering each bachelor's/master's program has its own set of admissions requirements. Please consult with appropriate admissions coordinator in your department with specific admissions questions and requirements.

Application Instructions (Please Read Carefully)

Our application is designed for admission to full-time bachelor's/master's graduate study in the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering only.

Applicants need to research their department's requirements and speak to the Admissions Coordinator in their department to notify them of their intent to apply.

In filling out the application online, please note that the Bachelor's/Master's option will not be available. Please select whichever degree available and the most accurate semester possible. Upon initiating an application, applicants need to inform their academic program coordinator immediately for the correct guidance. There are special instructions if there is a fee waiver involved; and to correct the degree and semester.

General Admissions Requirements

For specific departmental application deadlines please visit Programs of Study.

Please note: The Whiting School requires that a student apply for bachelor's/master's student status no later than the end of the first semester during the senior year, but individual departments may have earlier deadlines. Please check with your department to determine its application deadline and degree requirements for a bachelor's/master's degree program.

Application Policy

Accuracy is expected in all documents provided by applicants to bachelor's/master's programs. Applicants for bachelor's/master's admission must not make inaccurate statements or material omissions on their applications, nor submit any false materials related to or in connection with seeking admission. Violation of this requirement may result in the application being rejected. If a violation is discovered after an applicant has been admitted but prior to matriculation, admission may be rescinded. If a violation is discovered after a bachelor's/master's student has registered, the case will be reviewed by the Dean of Research and Graduate Education for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences or the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the Whiting School of Engineering, who will determine what action is to be taken, up to and including dismissal from the University. If the discovery occurs after a degree has been awarded, the University may revoke the degree and/or take other appropriate action.

Applications and supporting documents for bachelor's/master's graduate admissions to the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering become the property of the University. The University does not return documents to applicants, nor does it forward documents to third parties. Applicants who anticipate a need for documents submitted to the University are advised to retain photocopies or to obtain duplicate copies.

Application Fee

A non-refundable fee of $75.00 is required of all applicants to the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering, with the following exceptions: The departments of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, and the Information Security Institute, charge a $25.00 application fee. The Materials Science and Engineering Department waives the application fee for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents; the Biology Department waives the application fee for all bachelor's/master's applicants; and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department waives the application fee for current ECE undergraduates.

For application fee waiver requests, please contact the department's admissions coordinator.

Payments are made through the ApplyYourself online application.

Students applying to two or more departments: a separate and complete application packet must be submitted to each department for which a student applies.

Transcripts

A sealed envelope containing official Johns Hopkins University or study abroad transcripts should be obtained by the applicant. Students applying to more than one department must submit copies for each department. If information on current courses is not included on the transcript, applicants should send a list of current courses and any other courses that will be taken before beginning bachelor's/master's study.

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants should ask faculty to write letters of recommendation. Most bachelor's/master's programs require at least one recommendation, others require two or three. Please check on the Programs of Study page for specific listings.

Admission Decisions

Applicant files are maintained by the academic departments, and admission decisions are made by departmental faculty committees. Each department, therefore, will notify applicants when decisions are made. Inquiries regarding the status of an application should be directed to the appropriate department.

 

 

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