Access ETSU
East Tennessee State University
Access ETSU
PO Box 70547
Johnson City, TN 37614
PO Box 70547
Johnson City, TN 37614
Program Contact | Dr. Melody Blevins |
Program Contact Email | accessETSU@etsu.edu |
Phone | 423-439-7697 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
Access ETSU offers supplemental support to young adults with an intellectual disability (ID) who seek to enhance their academic, career development, and social skills alongside their peers at ETSU. In partnership with area school systems, local agencies, and the ETSU community, Access ETSU connects students to opportunities that will prepare them not only for competitive, integrated employment, but enhanced life outcomes.
Program information submitted: January 11, 2023
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Public or private: | Public |
Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | Yes |
Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
Number of students: | 21 |
Requirements | |
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Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
Regular high school diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
Deadline to apply to this program: | January 31, 2023 |
Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
Criteria for admission |
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Accepts out-of-state students? | Yes |
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Program length: | 3 years |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 30.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100.00% |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $4660.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $6184.00 |
Additional costs: |
$0.00 Student is responsible for transportation and books. The above tuition estimates are based on all on-ground courses. Online courses carry additional fees as do some courses the student may choose. Financial aid can assist with these costs. |
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | Yes |
Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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Academic | |
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Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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More about course access: | Students have access to the entire undergraduate catalog (pending departmental permits when applicable). The catalog can be found on ETSU's website. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 100% |
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? | Student can work toward any certificate or degree offered by the University. |
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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Employment | |
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Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 100% |
Additional information about career development and work experience: | Students create and maintain resumes and/or career portfolios throughout their program of study. |
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
Housing | |
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Housing is provided to students: | Yes |
Housing options available: |
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Extracurricular | |
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Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 100% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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