Arriving and Departing Campus
Traveling to Baltimore
Here are a few modes of transportation to consider. Once you've arrived, please be clear that your destination is the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University (not the hospital).
Arriving by Plane
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is approximately a 45-minute drive and Dulles International Airport (IAD) is about a 90-minute drive to campus.
Arriving by Train
Amtrak’s Baltimore – Pennsylvania Station, better known locally as Penn Station, is 10 minutes driving time to the south entrance of the Homewood campus.
Getting to Homewood Campus
Whether you’re arriving for the start of an exciting summer at Johns Hopkins or planning your departure at the end of your program, we want to make your travel experience as smooth as possible. Below, you’ll find essential information on transportation options, directions, and nearby accommodations to help you plan your journey to and from the Homewood campus.
Travel Guidance for...
Pre-College Program Students
Important Dates
| Time Frames | Move-In Date | Time | Move-Out Date | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session One | Saturday, June 21 | 2-4 p.m. | Wednesday, July 2 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Session Two | Sunday, July 6 | 2-4 p.m. | Thursday, July 17 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Session Three | Sunday, July 20 | 2-4 p.m. | Thursday, July 31 | 7:30 p.m. |
Arriving by Car
Move-in will take place at the 34th Street entrance of McCoy Hall, located at 3401 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218. Families will have the opportunity to temporarily park along 34th Street in front of the residence hall to unload belongings. Metered parking is available nearby on both St. Paul Street and Charles Street.
Arriving by Summer at Hopkins Shuttle
On Move-In Day, Summer at Hopkins offers a complimentary and supervised shuttle service at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. for residential Pre-College Program students arriving at either Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) or Baltimore Penn Station. These shuttles are exclusively for students and are not available for families or guests. If you are a student traveling internationally through Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), you may reserve a shuttle seat to campus for an additional fee of $100 USD. IAD shuttles will be available at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you plan on utilizing the shuttle service, you must complete the Summer at Hopkins Arrival Form by the stated deadline, selecting your preferred shuttle time in advance. If you do not submit the form on-time, you will not be eligible for shuttle transportation and should plan your travel using alternative transportation options.
Pre-College Programs Students’ Move-In Day Shuttle Schedule
| Pick-Up Location | Cost | Shuttle 1 | Shuttle 2 | Shuttle 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWI Airport | Complimentary | 10 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
| Penn Station (Amtrak) | Complimentary | 10 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
| IAD Airport | $100 (Pre-paid) | 11 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
Checking In
Your Summer at Hopkins experience kicks off with check-in on Move-In Day between 2–4 p.m. ET. Students are unable to check-in prior to the official check-in time due to University Housing policy.
If you are checking in after 4 p.m., make sure you indicate your arrival time in the Arrival Form found in the Canvas Orientation.
Check-in location:
McCoy Hall
3401 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Upon arrival, you’ll receive your J-Card, residence hall access card, and room key, which grants entry to your hall and serves as your meal card.
The excitement continues in the evening with orientation and a campus tour designed to help you get to know your fellow students and residential counselors. You’ll explore key campus landmarks, locate your classrooms and labs, and start building connections that will shape your summer experience at Hopkins!
Moving Out
Pre-College Programs conclude at 4 p.m. on the designated move-out day for each session. You will need to move out by 7:30 p.m. that evening. Before departing, please ensure your room is in the same condition as when you arrived and take a moment to double-check that you have all personal belongings. Any items left in rooms will be discarded by housekeeping staff and cannot be recovered.
Departing by Summer at Hopkins Shuttle
Complimentary shuttles to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) and Baltimore Penn Station will leave at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Additionally a 5 p.m. shuttle to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is available exclusively for international students who have pre-paid for this service.
Pre-College Programs Students’ Move-Out Day Shuttle Schedule
| Drop-Off Location | Cost | Shuttle 1 | Shuttle 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWI Airport | Complimentary | 4:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. |
| Penn Station (Amtrak) | Complimentary | 4:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. |
| IAD Airport | $100 (Pre-paid) | 5 p.m. |
Pre-Approved Late Departures
If you encounter airline delays or other unavoidable travel hardships, you may request to stay an additional night for an added fee of $75 USD. To be eligible, you must submit a request form, which will be reviewed by the Summer at Hopkins staff for approval. You must be fully moved out by 8 a.m. on the day following your original Move-Out Date.
In these rare situations, students will find the Summer at Hopkins Shuttle departing for BWI Airport or Baltimore’s Penn Station at 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. ET on July 3, July 18, or August 1. The pre-paid international student shuttle to the IAD Airport will depart campus at 6 a.m. ET.
Pre-College Programs Students’ Travel Hardships Shuttle Schedule
| Drop-Off Location | Cost | Shuttle 1 | Shuttle 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BWI Airport | Complimentary | 6 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. |
| Penn Station (Amtrak) | Complimentary | 6 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. |
| IAD Airport | $100 (Pre-paid) | 6 a.m. |
Next Generation Scholars Academy Students
Important Dates
| Program | Move-In Date | Time | Move-Out Date | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Scholars Academy | Sunday, June 29 | 2-4 p.m. | Saturday, August 2 | 8 a.m. |
Arriving by Car
Move-in will take place at the 34th Street entrance of McCoy Hall, located at 3401 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218. Families will have the opportunity to temporarily park along 34th Street in front of the residence hall to unload belongings. Metered parking is available nearby on both St. Paul Street and Charles Street.
Arriving by Summer at Hopkins Shuttle
On Move-In Day, Summer at Hopkins offers a complimentary and supervised shuttle service at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4 p.m. for Next-Gen Scholars arriving at either Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) or Baltimore Penn Station. These shuttles are exclusively for students and are not available for families or guests. If you are a student traveling internationally through Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), you may reserve a shuttle seat to campus for an additional fee of $100 USD. IAD shuttles will be available at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. If you plan on utilizing the shuttle service, you must complete the Summer at Hopkins Arrival Form by the stated deadline, selecting your preferred shuttle time in advance. If you do not submit the form on-time, you will not be eligible for shuttle transportation and should plan your travel using alternative transportation options.
Next-Gen Scholars’ Move-In Day Shuttle Schedule
| Pick-Up Location | Cost | Shuttle 1 | Shuttle 2 | Shuttle 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWI Airport | Complimentary | 10 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
| Penn Station (Amtrak) | Complimentary | 10 a.m. | 1:30 p.m. | 4 p.m. |
| IAD Airport | $100 (Pre-paid) | 11 a.m. | 3 p.m. |
Checking In
Your Summer at Hopkins experience kicks off with check-in on Move-In Day between 2–4 p.m. ET. Students are unable to check-in prior to the official check-in time due to University Housing policy.
If you are checking in after 4 p.m., make sure you indicate your arrival time in the Arrival Form found in the Canvas Orientation.
Check-in location:
McCoy Hall
3401 North Charles Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21218
Upon arrival, you’ll receive your J-Card, residence hall access card, and room key, which grants entry to your hall and serves as your meal card.
The excitement continues in the evening with orientation and a campus tour designed to help you get to know your fellow students and residential counselors. You’ll explore key campus landmarks, locate your classrooms and labs, and start building connections that will shape your summer experience at Hopkins!
Moving Out
The Next Generation Scholars Academy concludes on August 1. You will need to move out by 8:00 a.m. on August 2. Before departing, please ensure your room is in the same condition as when you arrived and take a moment to double-check that you have all personal belongings. Any items left in rooms will be discarded by housekeeping staff and cannot be recovered.
Departing by Summer at Hopkins Shuttle
Complimentary shuttles to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) and Baltimore Penn Station will leave at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on August 1 and at 6 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on August 2. Additionally shuttles to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are available exclusively for international students who have pre-paid for this service on August 1 at 5 p.m. and on August 2 at 6 a.m.
Next-Gen Scholars’ Move-Out Day Shuttle Schedule
| Drop-Off Location | Cost | DATE | Shuttle 1 | Shuttle 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWI Airport |
Complimentary | August 1 | 4:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. |
| August 2 | 6 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | ||
| Penn Station (Amtrak) | Complimentary | August 1 | 4:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. |
| August 2 | 6 a.m. | 7:30 a.m. | ||
| IAD Airport | $100 (Pre-paid) | August 1 | 5 p.m. | |
| August 2 | 6 a.m. |
Visiting Undergraduate Students
Move-in is scheduled starting at 2 p.m. on June 29, 2025
As a Summer at Hopkins Visiting Undergraduate, you are responsible for coordinating your own transportation to and from campus. Please ensure your travel arrangements allow you to check in on time and fully participate in orientation activities.
Checking In
Move-in takes place at McCoy Hall on Sunday, June 29, after 2 p.m. That evening, all residential students are required to attend the Residential Student Orientation at 6 p.m. in McCoy Hall. This is your opportunity to receive your welcome materials and J-Card, connect with fellow students, and meet the Summer at Hopkins team, who will help support you throughout your stay.
Moving Out
Your Summer Term courses conclude on Friday, August 1, 2025, and all students must move out by 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 2. Before departing, please make sure your room is in the same condition as when you arrived and double-check that you have all personal belongings. Any items left in rooms will be discarded by housekeeping staff and cannot be recovered.
We encourage you to finalize your travel plans early to ensure a smooth transition at the end of your program.