These are some of the most commonly asked questions. Questions regarding preparing for your defense and graduation can be found under Graduation Deadlines and FAQs (under PhD program and Master’s Program) on our website. If you have additional questions, please see the Academic Program Coordinator..
The following courses are required for ALL graduate students.
The following courses can be accessed through your MyLearning page. Log into MyJHU.edu, sign in with your JHED ID and password. On the left blue bar, select “Education” and “MyLearning”. Search for the courses by name. Select the “Take Course” button. Each course is approximately 1-2 hours in length.
These forms can be downloaded from the Registrar’s website. You may need to obtain the signature of the instructor and/or your advisor.
It is possible to take courses at other JHU schools which can to count towards your degree requirements. This is referred to as “Interdivisional Registration”. Once you have obtained approval from your advisor, visit the Registrar’s Office in person to obtain an Interdivisional Course Registration Form. This will need to be signed by your advisor and submitted in person to the Registrar’s Office. You can find additional information on the Registrar’s website.
It is possible that courses you take during the summer semester can be counted toward your degree requirements, however, you must first clear this with your advisor.
NOTE: funding provided by the department or university does not cover the cost of summer courses, and you will have to pay for these courses out of pocket. There are no exceptions.
You should make an appointment to see someone in the Office of International Services. Optional Practical Training (OPT) which may be an option for you.
The following courses are required for ALL graduate students.
The following courses can be accessed through your MyLearning page. Log into MyJHU.edu, sign in with your JHED ID and password. On the left blue bar, select “Education” and “MyLearning”. Search for the courses by name. Select the “Take Course” button. Each course is approximately 1-2 hours in length.
NOTE: any student receiving outside fellowships (including military funding) should first confirm with your fellowship coordinator to ensure your funding covers interdivisional courses. Oftentimes these courses are not covered under these types of fellowships and you will have to pay out of pocket.
It is possible that courses you take during the summer semester can be counted toward your degree requirements, however, you must first clear this with your advisor.
NOTE: funding provided by the department or university does not cover the cost of summer courses, and you will have to pay for these courses out of pocket. There are no exceptions.
These forms can be downloaded from the Registrar’s website. You may need to obtain the signature of the instructor and/or your advisor.
Under certain circumstances, you can still walk in the commencement/Master’s ceremony. Please consult the WSE Master’s website for details on the Master’s Degree Extenuating Circumstances Commencement Participation Policy.
Please note that you must discuss any plans to switch to part-time status with your advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies. Civil engineering students are only eligible to enter part-time status in their fourth and final semester, and must meet additional eligibility requirements. The student is responsible for the cost of tuition while part-time. For more information on tuition rates, click here. International students must also seek approval through the Office of International Services. Please contact the Academic Program Coordinator for more information on the process.
The instructor or faculty member who wishes to hire you should send an email to the Academic Program Coordinator. There are forms to be completed. It takes at least a week for the paperwork to be processed and you SHOULD NOT start working until you have been given your hiring date. The Academic Program Coordinator will email you with this date.
This website contains information for all graduate students and separate information specific to master’s students.
You should make an appointment to see someone in the Office of International Services. Optional Practical Training (OPT) which may be an option for you.