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Student Organizations

Office of Student Affairs
Get involved with a student organization
Put your leadership and teamwork skills to the test and build community along the way.
At Carey Business School, the classroom is just the beginning. Lead student organizations, attend and host conferences, and network with your classmates and other students across Johns Hopkins. Take advantage of all of Johns Hopkins’ opportunities to develop new skills, explore new industries, and build a network of colleagues who become friends for life.
Whether it’s a national conference, speaker series, networking with industry experts, or social events, student organizations create programming around the hottest topics in business. And with a variety of industry, professional, cultural, and innovation-driven groups, you’ll find your spot. But if not, there’s always room to start your own. When you capitalize on the collective experience of your classmates, it’s not a question of if, but when
Student organizations are open to everyone and are designed to engage all online, on-campus, part-time, or full-time students.
For more information about Student Organizations at Carey, please email Carey.Student@jhu.edu.
- Africa Business Club
- Artificial Intelligence Club
- Black Graduate Student Association
- Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Organization (BAAIO)
- Chinese Students Association (CSA)
- Design for America JHU | MICA Studio
- Graduate Healthcare Business Association (GHBA)
- Indian Student Association
- Jewish Business Association
- Johns Hopkins Graduate Consulting Club
- Latinx/ Hispanic Graduate Student Association
- Muslim Business Students Association
- Net Impact
- Pan Asian Career Association
- Pride Business Association
- Student Marketing Association
- Student Veteran Network
- The Real Estate Group (TREG)
- VentureNest
- Women in Business

Student-Led Conferences
As a member of a student organization, you have the opportunity to participate in, plan, and lead conferences addressing today’s most pressing business issues. Bring together students, faculty, community members, and thought leaders to tackle complex business challenges from multiple angles. Build a network, practice presenting, and so much more when you participate, plan, or lead a conference at Carey Business School. Annual conferences include:
- Africa Business Conference
- The Business of Health Conference
- Net Impact Conference
- Design thinking conference
Interested in other ways to gain the skills employers demand?
Admissions
Admissions

Admissions
Are you ready to build for what’s next®?
Business school isn’t for the complacent. Business school is for the imaginative, the determined, the people who see possibilities in themselves and in their industries. It’s for those ready to seize opportunity. Is business school the next step in launching or advancing your career?
At Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, we look for students with the same drive, motivation, and commitment as Johns Hopkins himself. Because before Johns Hopkins was a hospital or a university, Johns Hopkins was a businessman building for what’s next. As part of his legacy, we educate future business leaders who will seize opportunities to create lasting commercial and societal change. Carey Business School is the place for students to find what’s next for them and what’s next in the business world.
As you consider our programs, the Admissions team is available to answer all of your questions.
Introduce yourself and let us guide you through the application process and connect you with current students, alumni, and faculty. Or coordinate a location visit in Baltimore or Washington, D.C.
How to Apply
Admission to the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is competitive. We invite you to learn more about our application requirements for all degree programs at Carey. Carefully read all instructions as you begin your application, and note application deadlines. We also have additional information on registration for our non-credit Executive Education programs.
Review your program's application requirements
Connect with a Carey student or alumni
Our students come from all over the world and represent all of the different graduate business programs we have here at Carey. Connect with one of them directly to learn more about life at Carey.

Explore Carey from Home
Take a virtual tour of our Harbor East and D.C. locations. Imagine yourself walking the halls, sitting in class, or studying in the library. Our virtual tours are available 24/7.
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Graduation
Graduation

Office of Student Affairs
The Johns Hopkins University confers degrees at the conclusion of its summer, fall, and spring terms.
The conferral date is your official date of graduation, which is displayed on your diploma. Please see the Academic Calendar for the conferral date of your graduating term.
Apply for graduation through SIS self-service. After signing in, at the top left click registration → program of study info → apply for graduation. Students who apply to graduate will be contacted via JHU email with important information about graduation status, commencement ceremony attendance, and diplomas.
The Carey Business School holds one graduation ceremony day for degree recipients in the Spring. Eligible students receive graduation ceremony information via email in March.
Academic Year 2025-2026 Graduation Application Deadlines
- Summer 2025—June 6, 2025
- Fall 2025—September 12, 2025
- Spring 2026—February 13, 2026
If the deadline for your specific term has passed, please contact the Registrar’s Office through SEAM's Online Form.
Commencement Ceremony Information
The 2025 commencement ceremonies are scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Students planning to complete their degree requirements by August 2025 are eligible to attend the graduation ceremony.
Ceremony Details:
- Master of Science Degree Programs Ceremony: 11:00am EST
- Master of Business Administration Program Ceremony: 4:00pm EST
15-month Master of Finance students who will complete their degree requirements in the Fall 2025 term are not eligible to attend the May 2025 commencement ceremony. Following completion of program requirements, 15-month Master of Finance students will be invited to attend the May 2026 commencement ceremony.
CeDiplomas
Johns Hopkins University offers Certified Electronic Diplomas (CeDiplomas) for graduated students. For more information, please visit the JHU website.
Replacement Diplomas
Replacement diplomas may be ordered through the JHU website, under the “Order a Replacement” tab. Replacement diplomas are mailed directly from the vendor using United States Postal Service (for standard shipping) and UPS (for expedited shipping). Please visit the JHU website for more details.
Questions about the Graduation Ceremony?
Questions about your diploma?
Admitted Students Day 2025 in Baltimore
Admitted Students Day 2025
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | Baltimore, MD

Join us for Admitted Students Day events in Baltimore!
At Admitted Students Day, learn how Carey will help you build for what’s next. You will participate in various speaker sessions from your academic program team including key Carey departments such as Career & Life Design, experiential learning, and more. Admitted Students Day is an opportunity to connect, network and introduce yourself to the Carey community.
The event is open to all students who have been admitted to our full-time and part-time MBA and Master of Science programs, as well as our MBA dual degree programs.
Baltimore, MD
Saturday, March 22, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
100 International Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
For more information on additional events, exclusive to admitted students, please visit the Admitted Student events webpage.
Schedule of Events
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Registration light breakfast, and welcome session
Check-in for Admitted Students Day and listen to a welcome address delivered by Carey leadership, admissions and a guest speaker.
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Program breakout sessions
Learn what it means to be a Carey student. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with representatives from key Carey offices, interact with student leaders and alumni, and receive guidance on the next steps to complete your enrollment at Carey.
12:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking lunch
Enjoy lunch while connecting with faculty, current students, and fellow admitted students.
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Location learning and building tours
Participate in a guided tour led by a Carey Admission Ambassador to explore our Harbor East location and learn more about being a student at our Washington, D.C. location or online.
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sample class
Experience a graduate-level course at Carey, and engage in a lesson and activity instructed by a Carey faculty member.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Resource and student organization fair, professional headshots and closing reception
Network with key departments, student leaders, and your future classmates as you enjoy local desserts and a champagne toast.
Questions? Ask the Admissions team!
Engage with our talent
Engage with our talent

Corporate and Strategic Partnerships
Recruitment and branding opportunities
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To request an on-campus or virtual interview, log into Handshake and click “Request a date for on-campus interviews.” Our team will reach out to connect and schedule your interview.
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Host a virtual information session or employer "pop up" (focused on immediate hiring) to identify and meet interested candidates, market your organization, and advertise jobs and internships. Increase student interest and brand visibility by scheduling sessions that convey your company's unique value proposition and hiring needs.
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MBA Corporate Networking Breakfast is an event for thought leaders to share professional development insights with Carey Business School’s full and part-time MBA students. Please connect with our team if executives from your company are interested in participating.
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Carey Business School invites industry professionals to campus to share insights and advice with students through panel discussions and industry days.
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A resume book is a great way to quickly view targeted talent for your recruiting needs. Contact our employer relations team to request resume books for Carey Business School students.
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Student organizations at Carey Business School connect students with similar interests with each other and potential employers. The Employer Relations team actively works with these clubs to co-sponsor events that connect members with each other, alumni, and employers. View Carey Business School’s student organizations here.
Job and internship postings
Post jobs and internships for students and alumni on Handshake, a private online network and career services platform. Access the entire Johns Hopkins University talent network, free of charge, through the Handshake portal. Visit the Handshake Help Center to guide you along the way.
Target Carey Business School talent with your job posting.
Register with Handshake and post a job
Customize your engagement
As an alternative to traditional recruiting events, you can customize an event to fit your specific recruiting needs and interests. Your event will be coordinated and managed by Employer Relations team. Past events have included employer pop-ups on campus, lunch and learns, happy hours, faculty and classroom connections, student club collaboration, expert panel discussions, and more. To learn more, contact the Employer Relations team.
Questions about hiring Carey students?
CIL Fellows
CIL Fellows

CIL Fellows
Become an innovative leader
The CIL Fellows program is a selective, 10-month program for Flex MBA students who are committed to developing and strengthening their leadership knowledge, skills and abilities. Selected students will start the program with an immersive 2-credit residency course that focuses on evidence-based research and introduces practical tools for building self-awareness in influencing others, skillfully leading teams and navigating organization challenges and dynamics. After the course, the cohort will stay connected to each other and the program through peer coaching teams, regional leadership treks, learning seminars, a team research project, and development of a leadership growth plan.

Program overview
- 2-credit week long residency course in June 2025 taught by Prof. Michelle Barton
- Peer coaching team for accountability and feedback
- Leadership Treks (full-day, regionally located off site experiences)
- Leadership growth plan - 360 assessment, leadership coaching, and goal setting
- Monthly connect sessions for continued learning and community building
- Collaborate on research project that explores current trends and best practices in leading organizations
Application process
- Complete the online application process by December 15, 2024 using the link below or available here: https://forms.gle/CoN2dqkHWrqFC7T96
- Accepted Fellows will be notified by January 15, 2025 and will be auto-registered for the 2-credit residency course after student confirms acceptance.
- Students must attend the residency course in Baltimore June 2-5, 2025. Students are responsible for personal transportation to and from Baltimore. Lodging and meals will be covered by CIL.
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(To be completed between June 2025 and March 2026)
- Complete Fellows Residency course – June 2025
- Lodging and meals will be provided by CIL
- Students are responsible for travel and incidentals
- Participate in five virtual peer coaching sessions
- Attend at least one Leadership Trek
- Locations will be regional – Baltimore/DC, NYC, west coast, Midwest
- Students are responsible for travel, lodging, meals and incidentals
- Participate in a facilitated leadership development process
- 360 Assessment, leadership coaching, individual leadership growth plan
- Contribute to research project that highlights a salient leadership topic
- Complete Fellows Residency course – June 2025
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- Introduction to cutting edge research and evidence-based best practices for leading and influencing others
- Facilitated leadership development process that includes a 360 assessment, leadership coaching, and development of an individualized leadership growth plan
- Opportunity to connect with peer students in the FlexMBA program to build community and expand your network
- Participate in unique, immersive leadership treks that expose you to recognizable leaders and organizations in various industries
- 2-credit elective course that meets graduation requirements
- Official certificate of completion that is endorsed by the Carey Business School and can be added to your resume and professional networking profiles (LinkedIn)
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- Applicants must have an intended graduation date no earlier than May 2026
- Applicants must have completed at least 6 credits in the Flex MBA degree program and be in good academic standing before the start of the Fellows program
- Applicants must have completed the 'Leadership and Organizational Behavior' course (or the equivalent 'Leadership in Organizations' course) by June of the application year, as a prerequisite for the Fellows residency course
Want to learn more?
Attend an information session on Monday, December 2, noon-1 p.m. EST. Email us at carey_cil@jhu.edu to request the Zoom link and ask any questions about the Fellows program or application process.
“This was an eye-opening experience that changed my perspective on leadership education. We were able to learn in an interactive environment and explore situations from multiple angles, setting aside pride and preconceived notions.
We learned to explore dissenting opinions, give and receive feedback through peer coaching, create a shared vision, and hone our leadership skills in times of crises and uncertainty.”
Tonya Schnitzius, PharmD
MBA ’24

“The tools, frameworks, and experiences from the CIL Fellows program provided a trove of wisdom that I've already begun weaving professionally. The knowledge of research-based leadership practices is guiding my strategic decisions. Furthermore, team exercises have enriched my capability to lead cross-functional teams by fostering a culture of collective goal mapping and accountability.”
Vidith Huot, MBA ’25
Director/Senior Consultant at Nucleate/ZoomRx
