{"id":4463,"date":"2023-03-22T10:46:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T14:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=4463"},"modified":"2024-06-10T09:34:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T13:34:44","slug":"welcome-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.jhu.edu\/studentaffairs\/postdoctoral-fellows\/welcome-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Before Arrival to Campus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Pre-Entrance Health Requirements and Health Insurance&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Incoming postdoctoral fellows in the Whiting School of Engineering must provide proof of immunity to certain communicable diseases and must complete health compliance requirements prior to their arrival on the campus. Information on how to complete requuirements can be found here: <a href=\"https:\/\/wellbeing.jhu.edu\/PrimaryCare\/\">https:\/\/wellbeing.jhu.edu\/PrimaryCare\/<\/a>.\u00a0 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.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Housing and Community Life&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]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.\u00a0Whether you live on campus or elsewhere, JHU offers extensive resources for an engaged, diverse and inclusive community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Community Living&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23002d72&#8243; h2_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Explore Your Community&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; btn_gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#002d72&#8243; btn_gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#0072ce&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;right&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaffairs.jhu.edu%2Fcommunity-living%2F|target:_blank&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Homewood is <em>your<\/em> home. JHU&#8217;s Community Living site offers extensive resources, including housing information, rental listings, a wide range of programs and activities, and information for fostering community engagement.<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Community Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"uavc-list-icon uavc-list-icon-wrapper ult-adjust-bottom-margin   \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-3106\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-3106 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livebaltimore.com\/neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltimore Neighborhoods<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-4134\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-4134 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><span class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#list-icon-wrap-7621 .uavc-list-desc\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecollegetown.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-3004\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-3004 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ts.jhu.edu\/Shuttles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHU Shuttle Service<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-8509\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-8509 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimore.craigslist.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltimore Craig&#8217;s List<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Official University Identification and Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]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\u2019s social security number are required to set up email.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;myJH&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23002d72&#8243; h2_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Explore myJH Resources&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; btn_gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#002d72&#8243; btn_gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#0072ce&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;right&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fmy.jh.edu%2FmyJH%2F|target:_blank&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Once you obtain your JHED ID you will be able to access myJH, a one-stop shop for Hopkins resources and tools (e.g.,\u00a0 Office 365, collaboration tools, library resources, and more). Browse by category or use search to find apps and resources used across Johns Hopkins. Postdoctoral fellows may be eligible for software discounts through SPARS and access to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/johnshopkins.service-now.com\/serviceportal?id=service_brochure&amp;sys_id=8226b2530f8d0700976b9bd692050e09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile computing<\/a>.[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;J-Card&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23002d72&#8243; h2_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Get Your J-Card&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; btn_gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#002d72&#8243; btn_gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#0072ce&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;right&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaffairs.jhu.edu%2Fjcard%2F|target:_blank&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The J-Card is your official identification and access card for residence halls, the library, academic buildings and more. J-Cash \u2013 a prepaid, stored-value account that is part of the J-Card \u2013 is a convenient, cashless way to pay for purchases on and off campus. The area\u2019s most popular local businesses accept J-Cash, and the card can also be used to pay for office supplies, at restaurants, and more.<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Upon Arrival to Campus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Transportation and Car Sharing&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Finding affordable and convenient on-demand transportation upon arrival can be a challenge.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ts.jhu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHU Transportation Services<\/a>\u00a0provides safe and reliable options for getting around campus and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mta.maryland.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)<\/a>\u00a0offers public transportation options for Baltimore.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;JHU Zipcar&#8221; h2_font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23002d72&#8243; h2_use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; add_button=&#8221;bottom&#8221; btn_title=&#8221;Go to JHU Zipcar&#8221; btn_style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; btn_gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#002d72&#8243; btn_gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#0072ce&#8221; btn_shape=&#8221;round&#8221; btn_align=&#8221;right&#8221; use_custom_fonts_h2=&#8221;true&#8221; btn_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zipcar.com%2Funiversities%2Fjohns-hopkins-university|target:_blank&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zipcars are available to students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, staff and neighbors from the Greater Homewood community. Zipcar members pay one simple hourly (or daily) rate that includes gas, insurance, maintenance, a reserved parking space, and 180 free miles per trip.<\/span>[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Transportation Resources&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<div class=\"uavc-list-icon uavc-list-icon-wrapper ult-adjust-bottom-margin   \"><ul class=\"uavc-list\"><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-4379\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-4379 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><span class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#list-icon-wrap-5524 .uavc-list-desc\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ts.jhu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHU Transportation Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-3392\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-3392 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/publicsafety.jhu.edu\/resources-services\/services-for-you\/escort-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JHU Escort Van Service<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-8363\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-8363 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/publicsafety.jhu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Safety &amp; Security<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-3026\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-3026 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mta.maryland.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltimore City Link Bus System<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"uavc-list-content\" id=\"list-icon-wrap-5226\">\n<div class=\"uavc-list-icon  \" data-animation=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"03\" style=\"margin-right:10px;\"><div class=\"ult-just-icon-wrapper  \"><div class=\"align-icon\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"aio-icon none \"  style=\"color:#a6192e;font-size:14px;display:inline-block;\">\n\t<i class=\"Defaults-square\"><\/i>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><span  data-ultimate-target='#list-icon-wrap-5226 .uavc-list-desc'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" style=\"\"><span class=\"uavc-list-desc ult-responsive\" data-ultimate-target=\"#list-icon-wrap-7621 .uavc-list-desc\" data-responsive-json-new=\"{&quot;font-size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;line-height&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"><a href=\"https:\/\/baltimorecollegetown.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Tax Information&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]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 <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.jhu.edu\/depts\/tax\/about_tax.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Johns Hopkins University Tax Office<\/a> at <a href=\"mailto:tax@jhu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tax@jhu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ois.jhu.edu\/University_and_Community_Resources\/Legal\/Taxes\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OIS website<\/a> for a Tax Information Sheet for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens, and Tax Information Sheet for Nonresident Aliens.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Academic Affairs and Career Services&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23012e5b&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]JHU offers a wide range of resources, whether you&#8217;re looking for information on academic courses and enrollment services, research, or gaining real-world experience.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_cta h2=&#8221;Life Design Lab&#8221; 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