The University provides accommodations to provide equitable learning experiences for all students. Academic accommodations may adjust the method in which academic tasks are accomplished without substantially altering the task itself or the academic rigor required. Academic accommodations can be for coursework, lectures, discussions, studios, and labs.

Fieldwork and Internships:
If you require accommodations for academic experiences outside of the classroom, such as fieldwork or internships, please contact SDS to discuss your needs and any anticipated barriers in the settings. SDS will collaborate with you, your department and the placement site/coordinator to develop and implement appropriate accommodations tailored to the specific setting.

Technical/Performance Standards:
All students must meet the technical and performance standards of their programs, with or without reasonable accommodations. These are the nonacademic, essential requirements necessary to successfully complete program requirements. SDS encourages you to review the technical/performance standards for your program and reach out with any questions to ensure clarity and understanding.

Common Academic Accommodations

• Extended time on exams and quizzes
• Reduced distraction space for exams and quizzes
• Permission to audio record lectures (Smart Pen, Glean, other recording device)

To request disability related accommodations or services, all students must follow the University wide procedure for Getting Started.

There is a two-year residency requirement for all new students attending Johns Hopkins University. At JHU we provide comparable, convenient, and accessible housing to students with disabilities. Housing accommodations can be requested to provide necessary access while recognizing that the purpose of on-campus living is multi-faceted, and not intended as a primary space for studying nor alleviating all fears, anxiety, stress, or discomfort.

Common Housing Accommodations

• Bring an extra mini refrigerator
• Campus proximity
• Permission to bring an emotional support animal
• Kitchen access

Homewood Campus
To be eligible, students must meet the posted deadlines and follow all policies related to the housing selection process. When supported, SDS communicates accommodations to the Office of Campus Living for placement of the student. SDS will articulate conditions necessary for a student’s access but does not dictate specific placement (i.e., a preferred building/room).

Applying for Housing Accommodations

1. To request disability related accommodations or services, all students must follow the University wide procedure for Getting Started.
2. Apply for housing through the Online Housing Portal by submitting your completed housing application. On the Online Housing Portal, make sure to select “yes” when answering “Are you requesting additional accommodations?” on the step labeled “My Additional Housing Needs.”
3. Once your application and request for accommodation have been submitted, they will be reviewed by Student Disability Services and University Housing. Assignments are made based on the availability of housing and approved housing accommodations.

All requests for accommodated housing and supplemental documentation must be received by the Student Disability Services Office no later than 5:00PM EST on [Winter Deadline to be Confirmed]. Please note you must still submit your Housing Contract online through the Housing Portal by 5:00PM EST on [Winter Deadline to be Confirmed].

Peabody Institute
All incoming, full-time first-year undergraduate students are required to live in on-campus housing for the first four (04) semesters that they attend Peabody. To be eligible, students must meet the posted deadlines and follow all policies related to Peabody Applying for Housing Accommodations.

Applying for Peabody Housing Accommodations:

1. To request disability related accommodations or services, all students must follow the University wide procedure for Getting Started.
2. Once your application and request for accommodation have been submitted, they will be reviewed by Student Disability Services and University Housing. Assignments are made based on the availability of housing and approved housing accommodations.

All requests for housing accommodations must be received by Student Disability Services no later than June 1. Please note that students must still submit the Housing Application by June 15.

Meal plans are required for all students living in University Housing. Hopkins Dining strives to create an inclusive eating environment by curating menus that meet the needs of the diverse student body. Students with food allergies or other medically-based dietary needs that may qualify as disabilities under the ADA. Meal plans offered by JHU to students, like any other benefit, may be subject to reasonable modifications for students with disabilities. Determinations as to whether a student’s food allergies or dietary needs constitute a disability are to be made on a case-by-case basis.

Common Dining Accommodations

• Modified meal plan
• Dining dollars only meal plan

Peabody Institute:
There are two dining locations and students on the Peabody meal plan are able to eat at any Hopkins dining location using their meal plan.

JHU provides accessible transportation for JHU affiliates who require assistance traveling within the Homewood Campus including Peabody Institute. To request disability related accommodations or services, all students must follow the University wide procedure for Getting Started. If you are eligible for transportation accommodation, you will be provided access to download the accessible transportation app.

Accessible Transportation Information

1. Eligibility
   • This service and app are exclusively for students affiliated with SDS that are approved for the Daytime Homewood Accessibility Shuttle. Friends or others are not permitted to use this limited service.
2. Scheduling Rides
   • Rides can be scheduled up to seven (7) days in advance.
   • Schedule rides as early as possible to secure your preferred time.
3. Saving Frequent Addresses
   • Use the app to save recurring addresses for locations you frequently travel to, such as “Home” or “Math Class.”
4. Plan for Drive Time
   • Schedule your ride for at least 20 minutes before you need to arrive at your destination to allow for drive time.
5. Vehicle Accessibility
   • If a wheelchair lift or specific accessibility features are required, make sure to note this when scheduling your ride.
6. Cancel Unneeded Rides
   • Cancel any rides you no longer need as early as possible to free up resources for others.
   • Frequent cancellations or failure to notify the service of unneeded rides will be reported to your assigned SDS advisor.
7. Contact for Questions or Issues
   • For any questions about the app or transportation-related issues, contact ADA Transportation:
     • Phone: 410-516-PARK (7275)
     • Email: [email protected]

For more information regarding the boundaries, see ADA Shuttle Boundaries.

For more information regarding accessible routes see Homewood Accessibility Map.

The Homewood Campus is in the process of renovations and new construction. We also recognize that some classroom buildings are older and have barriers to accessibility. SDS works with the Office of the Registrar to ensure that students with mobility impairments have classes and other events scheduled in accessible locations.

Pre-Semester Planning: Prior to the start of each semester, SDS will contact students to discuss their course locations and any upcoming access needs.

Mid-Semester Changes: If during the semester you experience changes in your disability that impact your physical access, please contact your SDS advisor or email [email protected].

New or Temporary Disabilities: If you have a new disability or temporary injury impacting your physical access, please follow the University wide procedure for Getting Started.