Policies
Withdrawals and Refunds
If a course is canceled or closed, the student is notified immediately, and a full refund is processed automatically unless another course is requested. Students who wish to withdraw from a course must do so in writing. Notification of withdrawal may be e-mailed to odyssey@jhu.edu or delivered/mailed to:
Odyssey Program
Johns Hopkins University
Suite S-740/Wyman Park Building
3400 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218-2685
See below for refund schedule. Refunds are made by the same payment methods as the original course registration. The processing time for refunds is approximately four to six weeks from the course withdrawal or cancellation date. Under the revised terms of the university's remission program, Hopkins employees must withdraw in writing at least five working days before the first class to receive a 100% refund. No 75% refunds are given to JHU employees or affiliates.
Refund Schedule
| Courses with fewer than five sessions | |
| 100% | For withdrawal at least five working days before the first class |
| 75% | For withdrawal prior to first class meeting |
| 0% | No refund after course begins |
| Courses with five or more sessions | |
| 100% | For withdrawal at least five working days before the first class |
| 75% | For withdrawal prior to second class meeting |
| 0% | No refund after second class meeting |
Escort Service
Escort services from classrooms to parking areas are available at the Homewood campus by calling (410) 516-8700 or 6-8700 from any campus phone.
Personal Injury
At enrollment, students agree to assume the risks and liabilities entailed in any course requirement. The student releases and holds harmless Johns Hopkins University, its trustees, faculties, and administration from any injury sustained through his/her actions or the actions of other students enrolled in the course.
Services for Disabled Students
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to providing reasonable and appropriate accommodations to students with disabilities. Students who are in need of accommodations must notify Denise O'Sullivan, AAP Director of Student and Faculty Services, at dosullivan@jhu.edu or 202-452-0983. In addition, they must submit a Request for Accommodation Form (http://advanced.jhu.edu/students/disability-accommodations/) and documentation completed by an appropriately credentialed professional prior to the beginning of each semester(s) they are registered.
Textbooks
For those courses that require a textbook, textbooks may be purchased through MBS Direct, an online virtual bookstore. Orders may be placed by visiting http://www.mbsdirect.net or by calling 800-325-3252. Most Odyssey classes do not require a textbook, but for those that do, textbooks will be indicated by course number on the MBS Direct Web site. Orders are shipped from MBS Direct within 24 hours. Textbooks are generally delivered to students via UPS. Students have the opportunity to sell back their textbooks to MBS Direct via a convenient online buyback option.
Inclement Weather
The JHU Weather Emergency Line is 410-516-7781. The line provides information on class and campus closing, due to inclement weather.
Parking
Students have several options for on- and off-campus parking. Off-campus metered parking is available on Art Museum Dr. across from the Baltimore Museum of Art and Wyman Park Dr. The bulk of visitor parking is located in the new South Garage (entrance from Wyman Park Dr.). As a courtesy to our students, discount parking vouchers from the Homewood Parking Office can be purchased through Odyssey registration. For specific questions about on-campus parking and vouchers, visit the parking web site at www.parking.jhu.edu or call the Parking Office at 410-516-PARK. Directions are sent with the student's registration confirmation.