Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session IFall 2026 8-Week Term 1
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Fall 2026 8-Week Session IIFall 2026 8-Week Term 2
- Intersession 2027Winter Intersession 2027
- Spring 2027 8-Week Session ISpring 2027 8-Week Term 1
- Spring 2027
- Bloomberg School of Public Health 4th Term 2027
- Spring 2027 8-Week Session IISpring 2027 8-Week Term 2
- Summer 2027
- Fall 2027 8-Week Session I
- Fall 2027
- Fall 2027 8-Week Session II
- Intersession 2028
- Spring 2028 8-Week Session I
- Spring 2028
- Spring 2028 8-Week Session II
- Summer 2028
Campus language
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A
- AMR
- Alumni Memorial Residences, the traditional freshman dorms divided into AMR I and AMR II.
- AMR I
- Alumni Memorial Residences I, a traditional-style freshman dormitory.
- AMR I / AMR II
- Alumni Memorial Residences, the traditional freshman dorms known for their classic collegiate architecture.
- AMR II
- Alumni Memorial Residences II, a traditional-style freshman dormitory.
B
- B-Level
- The basement level of the MSE library, known for being the loudest and most social study floor.
- B-line
- The JHMI shuttle route that connects the Homewood campus to the Medical campus in East Baltimore.
- B-more
- A common shorthand for the city of Baltimore.
- Bamboo
- Bamboo Cafe, an Asian-inspired dining option located in Gilman Hall.
- Bamboo Cafe
- A dining location in the Milton S. Eisenhower Library specializing in Asian cuisine.
- Blue Jay
- The official university mascot and a common term used to refer to any JHU student.
- Brody
- The Brody Learning Commons, a modern, glass-walled study space connected to the MSE library.
C
- CharMar
- Charles Street Market, a campus convenience store and deli popular for late-night snacks.
- CSC
- Center for Social Concern, the hub for community service and civic engagement.
D
- D-Level
- The deepest level of the MSE library, known for absolute silence and intense studying.
F
- FFC
- Fresh Food Cafe, the primary all-you-care-to-eat dining hall for freshmen.
G
- GRO
- Graduate Representative Organization, the student government body for graduate students.
H
- H-Hunch
- The 'Hopkins Hunch,' a slang term for the poor posture students develop from leaning over desks.
- HERU
- Hopkins Emergency Response Unit, a student-run volunteer emergency medical services organization.
- Hopkins
- The shorthand name students use for the university itself.
- Hoppy
- A casual nickname for the university or the Blue Jay mascot.
I
- Intersession
- The three-week term in January where students take non-traditional or intensive classes for credit.
J
- JUMP
- Johns Hopkins University Mentoring Program, supporting underrepresented students.
L
- Levering
- Levering Kitchens, a food court style dining area in Levering Hall featuring various retail brands.
M
- McCoy
- McCoy Hall, a residence hall typically housing freshmen and sophomores in suites.
N
- Nine East
- 9 East 33rd, an off-campus apartment building popular with upperclassmen.
- Nolan's
- Nolan's on 33rd, a dining location offering various food stations and late-night options.
P
- PILOT
- Peer-Led Team Learning, an academic support program where students work in small groups.
R
- Reading Days
- The period of time between the end of classes and the start of finals dedicated to studying.
- Reading Period
- The designated study days between the end of classes and the start of final exams.
S
- SAC
- Student Activities Commission, the body that funds and recognizes student organizations.
- Scott-Bates
- Scott-Bates Commons, formerly known as Charles Commons, a major residence hall for upperclassmen.
- SGA
- Student Government Association, the primary representative body for undergraduate students.
T
- The Beach
- The large grassy lawn in front of Gilman Hall, used for sunbathing and socializing, not actually a beach.
- The Bradford
- An apartment-style residence hall located just off-campus on 33rd Street.
- The Breezeway
- The covered outdoor walkway connecting the Glass Pavilion and Levering Hall.
- The Bubble
- The social and physical isolation students feel within the Homewood campus relative to the rest of Baltimore.
- The Charles
- Charles Commons, a suite-style residence hall located across from the main campus.
- The Commons
- Charles Commons, a suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen.
- The Daily Grind
- A popular coffee shop located within the Brody Learning Commons.
- The Hop
- Hopkins Cafe, a dining hall located near the freshman dorms.
- The HOP
- The Hopkins Organization for Programming, the student group responsible for planning major campus events.
W
- Wolman
- Wolman Hall, a freshman residence hall featuring suite-style living.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Bloomberg
- Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy, located at the north end of campus.
- Blue Jay Shuttle
- A free shuttle service providing safe transportation around the campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
- Brody
- Brody Learning Commons, a modern study space connected to the MSE library.
- charles_street_market
- Charles Street Market
- Dining Dollars
- Currency loaded onto the J-Card for use at campus dining locations and vending machines.
- Gilman
- Gilman Hall, the historic centerpiece of the Homewood campus housing humanities departments.
- Hodson
- Hodson Hall, a primary academic building used for large lectures and multi-media classes.
- Hopkins Groups
- The official platform for student organization management and event listings.
- hopkins_caf
- Hopkins Café
- J-Card
- The official Johns Hopkins University identification card used for building access, dining, and printing.
- JHED
- Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory ID, the login used for all digital university services.
- JHMI
- The shuttle service connecting the Homewood campus to the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in East Baltimore.
- levering_kitchens
- Levering Kitchens
- Malone
- Malone Hall, a building dedicated to computer science and engineering research.
- MSE
- Milton S. Eisenhower Library, the main research library on the Homewood campus.
- nolan_s_on_33rd
- Nolan's on 33rd
- SIS
- Student Information System, the online portal used for course registration, checking grades, and financial aid.
- The Beach
- The large grassy lawn in front of the library, a central social hub for sunbathing and studying.
- The Hop
- The university's shuttle bus system that connects the Homewood, Peabody, and Medical campuses.
- The Hut
- Hutzler Reading Room, a quiet, high-ceilinged study space located inside Gilman Hall.
- Transloc
- The mobile app used by students to track the real-time location of campus shuttles and buses.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 42 approved campus terms and 21 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.