Alumni Weekend is an annual celebration where alumni, family, and friends return to Baltimore and reconnect with the Johns Hopkins community. All alumni from Johns Hopkins’ nine schools are invited to attend. The weekend features All-Alumni events on the Homewood Campus and across Baltimore, as well as special events for alumni and guests from the Homewood undergraduate program, School of Medicine, Carey Business School, School of Nursing, and Peabody Institute.
Attendees and Guests
Who can attend Alumni Weekend?All nine schools of Johns Hopkins alumni and their guests are welcome to attend Alumni Weekend.
Not at all! Alumni Weekend is a celebration for everyone. No matter when you graduated or where, you’ll find plenty of events and opportunities to reconnect, explore campus, and join in the fun. We’d love to see you there!
Absolutely! Guests are welcome at all events throughout the weekend; the more, the merrier. Whether they’re 1 year old or 100, we’d love to know who’s coming and which events they'll be joining so we can do our best to make sure there’s something for everyone. Just be sure to register all attendees when you sign up. (If an event has a guest limit, it will be noted in the event details.)
Absolutely! We’d love for kids to join in the fun of Alumni Weekend. There are many child-friendly events, including the Blue Jay Kids' Club, open to kids of all ages, featuring arts and crafts and carnival-like fun, and the Jr. Jays Lax Clinic for 6–12-year-olds, where young Blue Jays can enjoy the excitement and skills of lacrosse before the game. Be sure to register all attendees ages 0–20. We also offer special pricing for food events for children ages 0–3, 3–12, and 13–20. If you don’t see a child’s price listed, please reach out to [email protected].
Yes! We will livestream our Hopkins at Home(wood) talks on Friday. They will also be recorded. Be sure to register for the virtual events via the main registration link!
Registration
How do I register for Alumni Weekend?Registration will open in early January. Pre-registration will close on April 16 at 11:59pm, so don't wait to register! After our pre-registration date closes, you can continue to register online (and even at the Welcome Tent), but you will have to pay an additional $20 per person, per food event.
Once registration is live, visit the "Who’s Coming" page of our registration page. Alumni have to opt in to being shown on this page, so if your name is not listed but you are registered, you did not opt in.
Yes! Onsite registration will be available at the Welcome Tent on Decker Quad, adjacent to Mason Hall, throughout the weekend. All on-site registrations will be charged an additional $20 per person, per food event. You can also continue to register online.
Some events do have an associated fee – we can accept all major credit cards through the registration form. Please note: refunds can only be returned to the credit card on file. Please make sure the card does not expire prior to the date of the Alumni Weekend event. If you pay with a prepaid gift card, hold on to the card in case the card number needs to be referenced in the future. On the registration form, you will see a cost next to all events that have a fee. For events without a fee, you will see the option to choose either “Attending,” or “Not Attending.”
We also offer package pricing that allows you to buy multiple events a a discounted price. Packages will not be available for purchase onsite.
We encourage everyone to stay up to date on emails and social media for special promotions! Follow us on Facebook at Johns Hopkins Alumni Association and Instagram @jhu_alumni.
Refunds will be honored on or before March 27. After that date, refunds will no longer be processed.
During Alumni Weekend
Where should I go if I need assistance during Alumni Weekend?University staff and volunteers will be available at the Welcome Tent on Decker Quad to answer questions and provide support throughout the weekend. Please stop by with any questions - or just to say hi! Open Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. – midnight.
Free parking is located at the South Garage, located beneath Mason Hall (3101 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21211). The First floor is reserved for Golden Jays (51st reunion and beyond), 50th Reunion attendees, and ADA parking. All other floors are open for general parking.
All elevators and stairwells in the garage provide direct access to Decker Quad, where the Welcome Tent is located. Additional parking is available at the San Martin Garage (3500 San Martin Dr. Baltimore MD 21218.) Shuttles will be available from both garages to help get you to your destinations on campus.
Discounted hotel rates for Alumni Weekend are available on our accommodations page.
Casual spring attire is suggested for most Alumni Weekend events. Since Baltimore weather in April can be unpredictable, we recommend bringing layers and dressing for the elements. For our signature dinners and cocktail events, business casual attire is recommended.
Our campus is always growing and evolving! We invite you to join one of the campus tours offered throughout the weekend. These tours are very popular and tend to fill up quickly, so be sure to register early! Campus maps will also be available at the Welcome Tent all weekend.
Yes! Complimentary shuttles will run throughout the weekend, with stops at all designated parking lots, the Welcome Tent, the Inn at the Colonnade, and other key locations. Golf carts with drivers will also be available to help guests travel across campus. If you require special assistance, please indicate this when registering for Alumni Weekend. Additional requests or concerns can be submitted by March 28 to [email protected].
For emergencies, call 410-516-7777 for campus security or call 911. For non-emergencies, please call campus security at 410-516-4600.
Alumni Weekend will be held rain/snow or shine.
The Johns Hopkins University will photograph events and participants. JHU reserves the rights to use such photos for JHU publications and communications, both digital and print. Please contact the Alumni Weekend Office in advance if you object to being photographed for these purposes.
Men's Lacrosse Game
Where do I get tickets for the lacrosse game?You can purchase tickets for the lacrosse game once registration opens in January. There are two ticket options: general seating ($12) or reserved seating ($15). This year, Hopkins faces off against Maryland as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. This is a once-in-a-lifetime game; tickets are limited and will go quickly.
Yes! JHU has implemented a clear bag policy. Clear bags 12" x 6" x 12" or smaller will be allowed to enter Homewood Field. One gallon Ziploc-style bags or small clutch purses (4.5" x 6.5") are also permitted in the stadium. All bags will be searched upon entrance. Any bags larger than the 12" x 6" x 12" size, or bags that are not clear, will not be allowed in the stadium, and they will not be held at the gate during the event. Non-permitted back packs must be returned to your vehicle before entering the stadium.
Also, glass mugs are not allowed into the stadium.
Meals and Dining
Are Kosher meals available? Are there any Shabbat services?Yes! We can provide Kosher meals at every event with food. During the registration process, please make sure to select Kosher in the Dietary Restrictions.
Alternatively, alumni are welcome to sign up for meals at Johns Hopkins Hillel located at the Smokler Center for Jewish Life, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building, 3109 N Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218. Check back for more information and to sign up for Shabbat dinner and services.
During the registration process, please make sure to include your dietary restrictions and our team will make accommodations.