Undergraduate Studies

OIS

The Office of International Services supports the international students, scholars, and faculty associated with Johns Hopkins University. Through a variety of services and programs, the OIS helps ensure that the legal, cultural, and other special needs of our international communities are met,

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of off-campus work permission available to certain eligible F-1 students. CPT is described by USCIS as employment which is “an integral part of an established curriculum.” CPT is not to be used merely to facilitate employment for the international student. undergraduate students interested in CPT should register for EN.500.551.

SSN

A Social Security Number, or SSN, is needed for all international students who are paid a salary through student employment or graduate financial aid.

Visit the OIS’s Social Security Number page to find out how to obtain one.

Visas

The OIS helps with visas: J-1, F-1, and others.

Travel Registry

The International Travel Registry provides an easy-to-use way for those traveling internationally on university-related business to register their travel plans.

In partnership with International SOS, registered travelers will receive assistance with pre-travel preparations, including notifications about the destination country, risks, and prevention measures.

Be sure to create your own Travel Profile so staff can contact and support you in the event that there is a natural disaster, political unrest or other emergency situation in locations where you travel.

Graduate Studies

OIS

The Office of International Services supports the international students, scholars, and faculty associated with Johns Hopkins University. Through a variety of services and programs, the OIS helps ensure that the legal, cultural, and other special needs of our international communities are met,

Curricular Practical Training (CPT)

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is a type of off-campus work permission available to certain eligible F-1 students. CPT is described by USCIS as employment which is “an integral part of an established curriculum.” CPT is not to be used merely to facilitate employment for the international student. Graduate students interested in CPT should register for EN.500.851.

SSN

A Social Security Number, or SSN, is needed for all international students who are paid a salary through student employment or graduate financial aid.

Visit the OIS’s Social Security Number page to find out how to obtain one.

Visas

The OIS helps with visas: J-1, F-1, and others.

Travel Registry

The International Travel Registry provides an easy-to-use way for those traveling internationally on university-related business to register their travel plans.

In partnership with International SOS, registered travelers will receive assistance with pre-travel preparations, including notifications about the destination country, risks, and prevention measures.

Be sure to create your own Travel Profile so staff can contact and support you in the event that there is a natural disaster, political unrest or other emergency situation in locations where you travel.