Box 870232
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Program Contact | Dr. Amy Williamson |
Program Contact Email | crossing@ua.edu |
Phone | 205-348-3180 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
The overarching purpose of the CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program is to provide college-age students with intellectual disabilities a structured opportunity to experience, explore, and develop skills for pursuing postsecondary education at an institution of choice. The program takes place during one UA summer term (June) following the University summer school calendar. Participating students reside in UA dorms and participate in curriculum that is a blend of CrossingPoints-specific courses and can select up to one UA course to informally explore based upon eligibility and interests. Enrolled students will have the opportunity to deepen and hone their self-advocacy and self-determination skills in order to function with a greater degree of independence in areas of social integration, independent living, employment, and academics on a college campus. In addition, students, along with their undergraduate mentors, participate in recreation activities and supported community outings.
Program information submitted: April 17, 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? | No |
Number of students: | 10 |
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: | February 2024 |
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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Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 48.00% |
Cost | |
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Program fees: | $1200.00 |
Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | No |
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): | Typical college courses for audit |
More about course access: |
During CrossingPoints Summer Bridge, students informally explore one college course at UA. They do not receive UA credit for this course, but do fully participate as an exploratory process. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: |
These specialized courses are focused on strategies and skills that will help students be successful in college. For example, learning to email professors, social skills for the college classroom, using Blackboard Learn, etc. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 50-74% |
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: | CrossingPoints SUmmer Bridge Certificate of Completion |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
Employment | |
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Other career development activities are: |
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Additional information about career development and work experience: |
Since this is a summer only program, student focus mostly on assessments and exploration of careers |
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): | 75-99% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities | Campus events |