Johns Hopkins is proud to support our nation’s military by providing a premier business education during and after service.

At Carey, we deeply appreciate the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces. We proudly provide special support for former and active military members seeking to transition to business school.

The veterans support team at Carey brings together resources for students who are active-duty service members, veterans, reservists, guard members, and family members who intend to use Veterans Affairs education benefits. 

"I’m proud of my work in engaging the veteran community at Carey Business School and connecting that community with other veterans at Johns Hopkins University. I worked with other veterans to develop a network of veterans and military-affiliated students across the different Johns Hopkins schools. We are a very tight-knit community, whether you’ve served or you’re a spouse or a child of a military member, we typically render a lot of support to each other.”

Brian Munoz (MBA ’25)

Upcoming Events

Carey on the road and coffee chats

Carey's Admissions team is constantly traveling across the country–and the globe–to visit our prospective students. Join members of the admissions team on the road or over coffee to learn more about your options as an active-duty military or veteran student at Carey. Be sure to check this webpage regularly–Carey's Admissions team might be coming to a location near you!‌ ‌

VET Academy

Carey Business School’s Executive Education offers an innovative program designed to prepare senior military leaders for high-impact civilian careers. VET Academy bridges the gap between military leadership and the corporate world, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge, and networks to thrive as executives in top-tier organizations. The program focuses on unlocking the full potential of military leaders, empowering them to drive results, lead innovation, and shape the future of their organizations.

Networking opportunities for military students

Carey student veteran network

Student Veterans of America is a student-led organization that provides military and veteran students the opportunity for networking, career development, transitional assistance, adventure trips, and service opportunities. The student veteran network collaborates with various community and educational organizations in Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. area including FourBlock, 6th Branch, the Mission Continues, and Team River Runner.

Contact Carey.Students@jhu.edu for more information for more information or join the JHU Veterans Connection Group on LinkedIn to connect with other veterans at JHU.

Veteran alumni

Join the Johns Hopkins Veterans Affinity Network to stay in touch with veteran alumni across all Johns Hopkins schools and programs. Learn more about our veterans affinity network.

Getting started

New students

For important details regarding VA Education Benefits, please visit JHU’s Veteran Affairs website. For the quickest response, please submit all questions or submission of eligibility status to JHU’s Veteran Benefits Inquiry.

Current students

Students are certified on a per-semester basis, meaning benefits do not automatically roll over from one semester to another. Students must complete the Third-Party Payer agreement each semester in order to request certification. The agreement can be found on the billing tab in your SIS account. Please select VA and the Chapter that you are using for that particular semester. For example, VA Chapter 33. Next, read the student acknowledgment section, check the box to acknowledge, sign, and submit.

Students utilizing VA education benefits must immediately let their school certifying official know of any change in their enrollment status or program that might affect the amount of their payment from the VA. Submit your information to JHU’s Veteran Benefits Inquiry. 

Questions? Please reach out to us.

Roger Williams

Director
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Community and Corporate Partnerships
Student Resources
Office of Student Affairs
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Office: 410.234.9277
r.williams@jhu.edu

Jennifer Lampton

Assistant Director of Admissions
Admissions
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
Office: 410-855-4122
jlampton@jhu.edu 
Schedule a Meeting at: https://go.oncehub.com/JenniferLampton

For benefit-specific questions, please submit a veteran inquiry here to connect with a team member.

JHU Leave of Absence Policy

There may be times when a Carey student needs to take a break from their academic work during the year. For any specific questions about taking a leave (including Required Leaves of Absence), visit the university Leave of Absence policy.

Applying for a Voluntary Leave of Absence

A Voluntary Leave of Absence (LOA) may be granted to Johns Hopkins Carey Business School students in appropriate circumstances following review of the student’s application from the LOA Committee.

Students seeking a voluntary LOA should speak with their academic advisor. Voluntary LOAs may be requested for appropriately documented reasons. These include medical issues, military service, political campaign participation, other personal opportunities, internship, or personal or financial hardship.

Voluntary LOAs are limited to one (1) academic year (two (2) consecutive academic semesters, for those JHU divisions that operate on a semester schedule), but Covered Students may apply for an extension of up to a full second year (two (2) additional consecutive academic semesters). LOAs may not be granted for more than two (2) years of academic terms in aggregate. Students who remain on leave for more than two (2) years will be considered to have withdrawn from their academic program and must apply to be reinstated to the University.

Students receiving financial aid and/or scholarships should contact the Office of Student Enrollment and Account Management with questions.

Following submission of a completed LOA application, students will be notified in writing of the approval or disapproval of their leave request.

Voluntary Leave of Absence Application

All students requesting a Voluntary LOA must complete the Application for a Student Leave of Absence.  Additionally, students must submit supporting documentation based on the type of LOA and international citizenship.

Return to Study

Students must complete the online reinstatement application to return from a Voluntary LOA. The form must be accompanied by documentation (from one of the sources below) that explains what progress has taken place in the student’s absence that would enable them to be successful upon return. Students must submit a complete reinstatement application with all required supplement documentation in order for their application to be reviewed and approved.

If a student fails to return from an approved LOA and fails to timely respond to the University’s attempt to contact them, the student will be removed from their program of study. Students applying to return to study should refer to the following academic timeline:

Extension Request for Voluntary Leave of Absence

Voluntary LOAs are limited to one (1) academic year but students may apply for an extension of up to a full second year. All students requesting an Extended Voluntary LOA must complete the Leave Extension Request Form.  Additionally, students must submit supporting documentation based on the type of LOA and international citizenship.

LOAs may not be granted for more than two (2) years of academic terms in aggregate. Students who remain on leave for more than two (2) years will be considered to have withdrawn from their academic program and must apply to be reinstated to the University.

International Students

International students in F-1/J-1 visa status must contact the Office of International Services (OIS) by emailing ois@jhu.edu prior to submitting the University Leave Request Form. OIS will advise you on the implications to your immigration status, the departure timeline once your leave of absence is in effect, and the necessary steps to take with our office once you are ready to return from your LOA. International students must attach a copy of that email communication as a supplemental document when submitting the University Leave Request Form.

Questions

General information about LOAs can be found in the university Leave of Absence policy. Students with specific LOA questions can reach out to their academic advisor. If you’re not sure who your advisor is, visit Finding Your Advisor.

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