Wellbeing and Support
The transition to graduate school can present unforeseen challenges, both personally and academically. Whether you have been working professionally for some time, or are continuing your studies directly from your undergraduate institution, the community is here to support you and your specific needs.
Mental Health Services (MHS)
Mental Health Services supports the diverse community of Johns Hopkins University students and trainees through the provision of accessible, high-quality and compassionate mental healthcare resources. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice and prioritize these values in our approach to clinical care as well as every aspect of the work we do.
Mental Health Services operates within the Division of Student Health and Well-Being.
Disability Accommodations
We are committed to providing all students with the opportunity to pursue excellence in their academic endeavors. This includes providing disability related accommodations and services in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and our goal of delivering accessible, inclusive student experiences. To begin the process of requesting accommodations please reference the central Student Disability Services (SDS) Student Accommodations webpages to learn more about the process or email SDS at [email protected].
Health Services & Insurance
Johns Hopkins University requires that all full-time, degree-program students maintain adequate health insurance coverage to provide protection against unexpected accidents and illnesses. Full-time students are automatically enrolled in the student health benefit plan. Non-resident students are required to be enrolled in a plan comparable to the university's.
Full-time, in-residence students are automatically enrolled in the university student health benefit plan, but may waive out of the plan by successfully completing the waiver process demonstrating US-based coverage comparable to the university's plan. Instructions on how to waive out of the plan will be sent to students prior to the start of the fall semester.
Full-time students beginning their studies in the spring semester will be automatically enrolled in the university student health benefit plan and billed for seven months of coverage from January through August with the same opportunity to petition to waive coverage.
Full-time, in-residence students are automatically enrolled in the university student health benefit plan, but may successfully waive out of the plan by completing the waiver process and demonstrating either:
- Alternative coverage comparable to that of the university student health benefit plan
- European Union citizenship and enrollment in EU member nation health service
If you are in need of medical care while in Bologna, the Director of Student Life will connect you with appropriate English-speaking specialists. An administrator can also accompany you to medical visits should you request this assistance. The school has partnered with the University of Bologna to provide counseling services in English.
Full-time students are automatically enrolled in the university student health benefit plan. Waivers to the health plan will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Office of Institutional Equity
The Johns Hopkins University Office of Institutional Equity leads the university's efforts to foster an environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination and harassment.