Admissions and Paying your Deposit
Backstage, Peabody’s New Student Orientation Program
Communication
Billing and Financial Aid
Housing and Residence Life
Academic Advising and Course Registration
Technology Account Access
Placement Auditions
Congratulations- we look forward to welcoming you to campus in August! Prior to arriving in Baltimore, you will need to complete the Backstage Online course, submit your Pre-Entrance Health Forms, take online placement tests (if applicable), register for summer online review and remedial courses (if applicable), and take time to relax and celebrate.
We invite you to start connecting with your peers through the Discord. Please review your admissions letter for the link to the Discord server.
Most students receive their private teacher assignment in their acceptance letter. In a few cases each year, applicants are offered their choice of teacher, are waitlisted for their preferred teacher’s studio, or a last-minute assignment must be made. Students interested in changing their teacher preference should contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected].
Yes! The Backstage program (both the online course and in-person orientation) are mandatory for all first-year undergraduate and transfer students. Graduate students are required to complete the Backstage online course and are strongly encouraged to attend the one-day graduate student orientation program. Current Peabody students who are graduating in May and starting a new degree in August are also required to complete the Backstage online course. Returning students should continue to check their JHU email accounts for information about returning to a new degree program.
Peabody’s Backstage Orientation consists of both an online course and on-campus experience. Our two-fold approach creates a smooth and successful transition into the Peabody, Johns Hopkins, and Baltimore communities.
Prior to arriving to campus, all incoming students are required to complete the Backstage online course; you will be assigned to the Backstage online course through Canvas (Peabody’s learning management system). Backstage, both online and in-person, will introduce you to social, academic, professional, and wellness opportunities, as well as the requirements you will need to complete prior to arrival. Through Backstage, you will learn how to complete placement testing, meet with an academic advisor, and register for fall courses, as well as connect with valuable resources. Failure to complete the Backstage online course requirements could result in you being delayed in moving in to their residence halls and/or registering for classes.
First-year undergraduate and transfer students are required to attend all in-person orientation sessions. Graduate students are strongly encouraged to attend their day for orientation. The dates for undergraduate and graduate orientation are available on the Peabody academic calendar. You should refrain from scheduling appointments, meetings, and lessons during the week of orientation.
A detailed orientation schedule will be available through Hopkins Groups in late summer. Hopkins Groups is an engagement platform that is used across Johns Hopkins; you will be instructed how to download and access Hopkins Groups through the Backstage online course.
Once you have paid your deposit, all communication will be sent to your JHU email account. We encourage you to add the mailbox to your mobile device(s) and check every day for any updates and important information.
Peabody is committed to providing an exceptional scholarship and financial aid program so that we may attract the best students while helping to ensure an education that is as affordable as possible. Peabody scholarships are awarded using a merit-driven, need-informed evaluation process with consideration given to the strength of the applicant’s audition balanced against the enrollment needs of the school. All students must submit a financial aid application.
No, but we recommend all applicants submit both a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile by the deadlines indicated on our financial aid website so that they may be considered fully for all aid for which they may be eligible, including federal and state aid.
Families are advised to submit an appeal that includes an explanation of their financial hardship or merit request as well as the amount of the additional funding being sought. They can also provide award notifications from other schools as a comparison of aid offers. Families are welcome to appeal multiple times.
No, financial aid is non-transferrable. The Financial Aid Office at the school of ASEN must receive the student’s electronic data to make an assessment of what types of aid they would qualify.
No, you must elect one or the other. Rarely are scholarships awarded in addition to graduate assistantships.
No, you should pay the balance reflected on your JHU student account. Please ensure that you have accepted all and completed requirements.
Johns Hopkins University offers several tuition payment options. If you have questions about billing, payments, or refunds, please contact The Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management, or SEAM.
Each term, financial aid disbursements are scheduled for the term’s start as long as the student meets the criteria of accepting the aid, is enrolled full-time, and has completed the requirements. You can ensure that all requirements have been completed by viewing your to-do list in SIS Self-Service under the financial aid tab.
Yes, under the conditions of the borrower’s right to cancel, loans may be canceled up to 14 days after disbursement. Students should be prepared to make immediate payment to their JHU student account to cover any balance. Beyond day 14, schools are not required to return funds, therefore the student will have to return funds directly to the service provider and they will be charged any accrued interest.
You must speak with a financial aid counselor for full details.
Yes! We accept a maximum number of nine AP credits in most academic subjects, requirement or elective, if you earned a four or five on the test. However, we do not accept AP Music Theory credits. Our own music theory course offerings will help us determine your level of development to accurately place you in future courses.
Transfer credits are accepted in liberal arts subjects. We do not accept transfer credits for Music Theory. Placement for Music Theory classes is held during audition week and orientation through the Admissions Office.
You can take classes at the Homewood Campus starting second semester, unless your major requires you start classes there immediately or you are preapproved for the Directed Studies minor. Please look into Interdivisional Registration for more information.
Follow the steps found at the following URL: http://my.jh.edu/portal/web/help/how-do-i-log-in-for-the-first-time. Please note that you will need your JHED to complete this process.
Your Exchange Online (Office 365 E-mail) account can be accessed through the myJH portal found at http://my.jh.edu. Hover over ‘Messaging’ in the left navigation and then click ‘Exchange Online’ to access your email through a web browser.
Please follow instructions at the following URL to set up your JHU email: https://it.johnshopkins.edu/services/email/Office365/firstlogin.html
The exact steps required to set up your mobile phone for Exchange ActiveSync may vary, but these generic steps will assist you in setting up your mobile phone for Exchange ActiveSync.
If there are any additional holds in the Alerts area of the Student Information System (SIS), please address these issues immediately. If you have holds on your account you may not be able to register for classes, add or drop classes, or move into on-campus residence halls. Each hold should have an office and a contact person to reach should you have any further questions.
All pre-entrance health requirements are included on this site. A hold will be placed on your account if you have not completed all required vaccinations and submitted your health forms. Any questions or concerns regarding Health Forms should contact the Student Health and Wellness Center at (410) 516-8272 or via email at [email protected].
More information coming soon!