On Friday, May 9, 92 transfer applicants were offered admission to Johns Hopkins University. This fall, they will join students previously admitted to the Class of 2029 through the Regular Decision and Early Decision cohorts.
"Transfer students bring distinctive viewpoints to our campus, thanks to their self-motivation, communal focus, and prior college experience," says Ellen Chow, dean of Undergraduate Admissions. "In this group of admitted students we recognize individuals prepared to grow alongside and enrich our community as they continue their college journey."
They include an intern researching youth activism, art, and technology at the Library of Congress, the founder of an award-winning nonprofit teaching boxing skills to underserved youth, and a veteran and first-generation college student who developed a tool to determine potential locations for offshore wind farms based on meteorological data. They have presented their research at national undergraduate conferences, worked part-time to support their families, and advocated in their communities for causes that matter to them.
Coming from a wide range of backgrounds, their instructors describe them as thoughtful and deeply engaged scholars. In their college coursework they have shown a keen appreciation for varied perspectives by actively seeking feedback, embracing critical thinking, and using it to enhance their work.
Fighting a history of industrial waste dumping in their community, one admitted student assessed lead exposure levels in children and homes, presenting his research at town hall meetings and connecting residents with remediation resources. Educational modules he created on how to spot and stop lead contamination have been implemented in local schools. And an aspiring diplomat discovered a passion for international studies through a language exchange program in Colombia while serving as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Many more demonstrated a talent for applying what they are learning in the classroom to make an impact.
"We've observed through their applications that these students share our values at Hopkins," Chow says. "We eagerly anticipate their arrival this fall and the many contributions they will make to our community."
Admitted transfer students have until June 1 to enroll at Hopkins.
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