Hopkins Engineering Innovation commuter programs help you prepare for college through a four-week on campus experience in various locations across the US, including Hood College in Frederick, Maryland! Join fellow STEM-loving students from across the country and around the globe to preview life as a real engineering undergrad!
Dates
June 29 to July 24, 2026 (no class July 3)
You will be in class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily with a 45- to 60-minute break for lunch.
Academics
Engineering Innovation classes will be held in the Hodson Science and Technology Center and Rosenstock Hall.
Your instructors receive JHU faculty appointments to teach your course. They typically have a PhD and teach college-level courses. Local high school teachers, university graduate students, and former EEI students also assist with the classes serving as teaching fellows and teaching assistants.
Your class will have between 18 and 24 students, with whom you will work closely in teams of up to four to complete engineering projects. Each course has a 12:1 or fewer student-teacher ratio.
You will have access to the JHU Sheridan Libraries ’ online resources, as well as the Hood College Beneficial-Hodson Library and Learning Center. . Please note, however, that the library has limited hours during the summer. Details about hours of access to the Hood campus library will be shared soon.
Curious about what class is like? Visit our Past Syllabi page to explore previous course materials organized by program, year, and course type. While the exact content may evolve, these syllabi offer a great preview of the topics, structure, and hands-on projects you can expect.
Student Life
Please visit the Hood College website to view campus map.
Engineering Innovation Pre-College Programs will dine at Coblentz Dining Hall, which is an all-you-care-to-eat café. There will be a break for lunch (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) in which you can go to Coblentz Hall.
Commuting students will have an additional fee to cover lunch at the Coblentz Dining Hall, on the Hood College campus during the program. The lunch fee will be paid with tuition when student enrolls in the program. You’ll share any dietary allergies or restrictions when filling out your application forms.
- Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre College students’ families are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
- Free street parking is available on the streets adjacent to the Hodson Science and Technology Center. Please be advised that there is a lot of construction happening this summer so it may take longer to find a parking space.
The Summer 2026 Hood Commuter Handbook is available for reference.
Please register for your online orientation covering policies and procedures using the registration links available on the Information Sessions and Events page. We encourage students and their families to review the handbook materials prior to arriving on campus.
Health and Wellness
We recognize that health and wellness is an essential part of supporting our students, so we aim to provide important services to help.
Students who require medical attention will be accompanied by a staff member to receive appropriate care. U.N.I. Urgent Care Center, located nearby, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Frederick Health Hospital is adjacent to campus and is open 24 hours. We prioritize the health and safety of all participants and will ensure you are supported throughout your time in the program.
Policies
Please familiarize yourself with our Hopkins Engineering Innovation Pre-College Policies & Services.
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