Welcome Guide

Incoming postdoctoral fellows in the Whiting School of Engineering must provide proof of immunity to certain communicable diseases and must complete required pre-entrance health forms prior to their arrival on the campus. Additionally, postdoctoral fellows are required to enroll in the university health insurance program upon arrival. Domestic postdoctoral fellows may waive this coverage with documented proof of an alternative plan. Contact your program administrator for the enrollment forms and process.

Incoming postdoctoral fellows in the Whiting School of Engineering who need housing accommodations while looking for a place to live can contact the Off-Campus Housing Office to obtain information about living in Baltimore. Whether you live on campus or elsewhere, JHU offers extensive resources for an engaged, diverse and inclusive community.

Each postdoctoral fellow is assigned a unique Johns Hopkins Enterprise Directory Login ID (JHED LID), shortly after arriving at Johns Hopkins University. The JHED LID allows each person to set up a JHU email account and gain access to various campus services. The last four digits of a postdoctoral fellow’s social security number are required to set up email.

Finding affordable and convenient on-demand transportation upon arrival can be a challenge. JHU Transportation Services provides safe and reliable options for getting around campus and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) offers public transportation options for Baltimore.

Postdoctoral fellows are subject to specific tax filing guidelines by the Internal Revenue Service. As a guide through this process the IRS provides Publication 970, which spells out all tax obligations for students. To obtain further information, please contact the Johns Hopkins University Tax Office at [email protected].

Visit the OIS website for a Tax Information Sheet for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens, and Tax Information Sheet for Nonresident Aliens.

JHU offers a wide range of resources, whether you’re looking for information on academic courses and enrollment services, research, or gaining real-world experience.

Postdoctoral fellows who need to request accommodations for a disability should contact the Office of Institutional Equity.

JHU offers a wide range of resources, whether you’re looking for information on academic courses and enrollment services, research, or gaining real-world experience.