Building a Community of Discovery
Explore Hopkins was created to help build a community where discovery can flourish, and knowledge can drive meaningful impact. Each fall, we seek high-achieving students from across the country who bring unique experiences and perspectives that are essential to fostering a vibrant, cutting-edge intellectual community.
EHOP participants gain direct insight into the admissions process, connect with faculty to explore research opportunities, and engage with current students to understand what it’s like to learn and live in Baltimore.
The application process is selective and yields an experience that empowers students with the knowledge, connections, and confidence to envision their future at Johns Hopkins Engineering.
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EHOP is an all-expense paid opportunity to learn more about our master’s and doctoral programs.
Join us for what will be an engaging experience, including visits to cutting-edge labs, graduate admissions workshops, network opportunities with our world-class faculty, and conversations with current graduate students.
We look forward to sharing what Johns Hopkins Engineering and the Baltimore community has to offer you! 2025 WSE EHOP Program Book.
Choose Your EHOP Track
Explore Hopkins offers two distinct, tailored experiences based on your academic goals:
Master’s Track (Industry-Focused)
Designed for students pursuing engineering careers in industry. Apply here.
- Career-oriented programming
- Industry pathways and outcomes
- Funding Deep Dive
Doctoral (PhD) Track (Research-Focused)
Designed for students interested in research and academic careers. Apply here.
- Faculty matching
- Lab visits and research exposure
- PhD admissions
| Master’s Track | Doctoral (PhD) Track | |
| Focus | Industry-oriented graduate study | Research-intensive graduate study |
| Ideal For | Students pursuing careers in engineering practice | Students pursuing research and academic careers |
| Experience Highlights | Career exploration, program overviews, applied pathways | Faculty engagement, lab tours, research exploration |
| Outcomes | Careers in industry and applied engineering | Careers in research, academia, and advanced R&D |
Apply Now
Choose your track and begin your application:
“EHOP was an amazing experience that truly helped me envision myself at Hopkins for my PhD. It was especially meaningful to connect with current students in the HAMR Lab, which ultimately became the lab I now work in. Those conversations played a big role in shaping my decision to pursue BME at Hopkins. ”
Aaliyah Thompson-Mazzeo
B.S. Mechanical Engineering
What to Expect
During this immersive experience, all participants will:
- Engage with world-class faculty and researchers
- Connect with current graduate students
- Gain insight into the graduate admissions process, funding, and fellowships
- Explore cutting-edge labs and facilities
- Learn about academic and career opportunities in engineering
- Experience campus life and the Baltimore community
Program Details
- Dates: Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3
- Location: Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus (Baltimore, MD)
- Cost: Fully funded for all accepted participants (travel, lodging, and meals included)
Eligibility
Explore Hopkins Weekend is designed for prospective graduate students who are preparing to apply to Johns Hopkins Engineering.
Applicants should:
- Be current undergraduate students or recent graduates interested in graduate study in engineering
- Be considering either:
- Industry-focused master’s programs, or
- Research-focused doctoral (PhD) programs
- Demonstrate strong academic achievement with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5 and a commitment to engineering or related fields
- Be able to attend the full program in Baltimore from October 1–3 if selected
We encourage students from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and institutions to apply.
Apply Now
Choose your track and begin your application:
Application Timeline
Priority Deadline: May 29
Final Deadline: June 18 at 11:59 p.m. ET
FAQS
EHOP includes a range of engaging activities such as lab and campus tours, graduate admissions workshops, and networking opportunities with faculty and current graduate students. Programming is tailored for both the master’s (industry-focused) and doctoral (research-focused) tracks. A detailed schedule will be shared with selected participants.
EHOP is fully funded for all accepted participants. This includes round-trip travel, hotel accommodations, and meals during the program.
Participants will coordinate travel through the Johns Hopkins Travel Team. Detailed instructions will be provided upon acceptance.
The EHOP team will provide a Lyft expense for participants to use.
Arrival times differ by track due to program start times:
- Doctoral (PhD) Track: Please plan to arrive by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday
- Master’s Track: Please plan to arrive by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday
This ensures you can fully participate in all scheduled programming.
Participants will stay in a hotel near campus. Rooms are double occupancy, and you will be paired with another EHOP participant. If you have specific needs or require accommodations, please contact us in advance.
Due to the structured nature of the program, guests are not permitted to attend or accompany participants.
EHOP covers lodging for Thursday and Friday nights only. Participants who wish to extend their stay are responsible for making and covering those arrangements independently.
We recommend business casual attire with comfortable shoes. You are also welcome to wear collegiate gear that represents your current institution.
Contact Us
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