Box 870232
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
| Program Contact | Dr. Amy Williamson |
| amwilliamson@ua.edu | |
| Phone | 205.348.3180 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
CrossingPoints Summer Bridge Program is a postsecondary pipeline program for college-age students with intellectual disabilities ages 18+ years from anywhere in the State of Alabama and beyond. 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 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 at UA or in one of two local IHEs of their choice (Shelton State Community College or Stillman College) or at a postsecondary program of choice with follow-along services provided by CrossingPoints personnel for the project duration. In addition, students, along with their undergraduate mentors, participate in recreation activities and supported community outings.
Program information submitted: February 15, 2022
| General | |
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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: | 10 |
| Summer program name | CrossingPoints Summer Bridge |
| Description of our summer transition program: | |
| Summer program link: | CrossingPoints Summer Bridge |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| Regular H.S. diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | February 11, 2022 |
| 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 | 52.00% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $1100.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $1100.00 |
| 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) |
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| More about course access: |
This is an exploratory program, as such students are exploring college classes and other aspects of college life. As an exploratory process students can informally explore college classes by sitting in on the course and participating as all other students, but do not receive a credit for the course. |
| Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit? | Yes |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office? | No |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities) | 50-74% |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: | Career services |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Do students earn STEM-related certificates? | No |
| Students participate in these campus-wide events | Not applicable |
| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| Additional information about career development and work experience |
As an exploratory program, students in Summer Bridge explore employment through various assessments and job shadowing experiences |
| 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 |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities | Registered student organizations |