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Yes, an online student can take a course on-site (when available) and vice versa. It is dependent on the program, timing, and availability of courses offered. Connect with one of our Admissions...

AAP online courses are asynchronous. Students access course materials at individually desired times; however, there are deadlines for assignments and discussions throughout the week. Students...

Yes, the associated fees include:

• Application Fee: The application fee is $75.
• Tuition: Varies across programs.
• Course Fees: In addition to tuition, some...

No, AAP does not use proctored exams for on-site or online exams.

Yes, an online student can take courses on-site (when available) and vice versa. It is dependent on the program, timing, and availability of courses offered. Connect with one of our admissions...

Yes, a non-degree-seeking or special student is one who would be eligible for admission as a degree or certificate candidate to the chosen program but who is not interested in pursuing the...

Yes, breaks are possible. Students must complete all academic work in a master’s degree or certificate program within five years, calculated from the start of the first course that counts toward...

You can begin your application at any time, even with minimal information, and work to gather all of the requirements. You can fill out your application completely online. You can save your...

Johns Hopkins University's Advanced Academic Programs offer many courses on the main campus in Baltimore, MD; the Washington DC Center; and online.

No, JHU AAP does not offer job placement; however, the Career Services Center provides career development strategies and career counseling to assist graduate students with launching or advancing...

No, credits are not granted for work experience. However, AAP does offer Advanced Standing consideration for seasoned professionals with accomplishments in a related field, or those who have...

We understand that learning how you can afford your education is one of the biggest questions on your mind. We have an entire website...

You can apply online using the online application.

There is no difference between the learning objectives, curriculum, rigor, and outcomes of the on-site and online formats. In fact, some students do both....

Review times for completed applications range from approximately two to four weeks. 

Regarding...

Students who are working full time are advised that enrolling in two courses per semester is a challenging academic load. Students who elect to register for more than two courses should be working...

Most programs require that your application be accompanied by at least two to three letters of recommendation. You will want to talk to your admissions representative to get the specific...

While each course is different, as an online student, you can typically plan on spending roughly 10-15 hours a week on course work.

Helpful Tip: While online courses offer you...

There are two ways in which a student receiving employer tuition assistance can make payments:

1. The employer reimburses the student directly. In order to complete your registration...

Yes, absolutely! Whether you take courses on-site, online, or both — if you graduate and have paid all financial balances, you are encouraged to participate in the graduation ceremony and alumnus...

Courses are taught by a mix of full-time faculty, adjunct professors, and practitioners. Connect with one of our admissions representatives to discuss your specific course(s) and instructors.

The full-time course load for a graduate student is three to four courses (9-12 credits) per semester. Many programs offer a sufficient number of courses per term for students to take a full-time...

This depends on your specific degree or graduate certificate program. Students typically tailor their own course of study by selecting among core, elective, and concentration courses (if...

No. For admissions deadlines, please visit our Admissions and Aid webpage. 

No, it is not a cohort. Students typically tailor their own course of study by selecting among core, elective, and concentration courses (if applicable).

Yes, it may be possible to speak with a current student. Connect with one of our admissions representatives to discuss your specific degree or graduate certificate program, and we will do our best...

Admissions requirements vary based on the program you are applying for. For more specific information regarding your program of interest, please view our Quick Stats...

For more information on all dates, please see the AAP Academic Calendar Page.

Having a master’s degree, especially one from a renowned university like Johns Hopkins, can provide you with career advancement and continued personal growth.

Prestigious Alumni and...

AAP offers intensive, interactive, and rigorous academic online courses. Frequent, meaningful participation is expected of all students, and the demands placed on online students are comparable to...

Once the Admissions Office has received all required materials, it sends the completed application to the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee for the chosen program assesses the...

An official transcript is one that is sent directly to Johns Hopkins University from your previous institution of study. They must be mailed or sent electronically over a secure server by an...

Enhanced Engagement

Online learning is engaged learning. In fact, many students tend to be more engaged when taking an online course versus attending a course in person. In the online...

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities. For persons with disabilities, it is important to provide a request...

Hopkins participates in all veteran programs, including Yellow Ribbon and the Post 9/11 GI Bill. Johns Hopkins University is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission for the training...

AAP hosts several on-campus events for D.C. area students as well as several options for online students to join groups/committees in their area. The online format has group activities and...

Regarding applications for Summer:

AAP offers rolling admissions for the summer term. You are strongly encouraged to apply and complete the application process at...

A good letter of recommendation should come from someone with whom you have a strong relationship — either personally or professionally — but is not a member of your immediate family.

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One thing a master's degree from Johns Hopkins offers is the instant connection to accomplished faculty and successful alumni. When you graduate from Johns Hopkins, you're joining an extensive...

No, your diploma does not include the format in which you took courses (whether on-site, online, or both). It will state your earned degree, not the modality.

Applicants who earned their post-secondary degree(s) in a country other than the United States are required to have a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA performed by an outside...

Most applicants from countries where English is not the official language must submit scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing...

For TOEFL: The institution code is 8747.

For EILTS and PTE: Students should use "Krieger School of Arts and Sciences - Advanced Academic Programs".

The English proficiency exam can only be waived if:

• The applicant holds a post-secondary degree from a country where English is both the official language and the only language of...

Degree Programs:^*

• MS in Applied Economics
• MS in Bioinformatics
• MS in Biotechnology
• MA in...

There is no tuition assistance available.

$75

JHU AAP accepts official transcripts that are electronically sent directly from the granting institution and emailed to aapadmissions@jhu.edu.

JHU...

International students who are enrolled in three courses or more to satisfy their visa requirements are considered to have full-time status and should enroll in the University Student Health...

Advanced Academic Programs does not provide employment for students. Strict immigration laws exist that govern the employment of international students in the United States.

It is important...

Yes, but only after receiving a recommendation from your program adviser and approval of the OISSS.