131 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325
Program Contact | Tina Raeke |
craeke@bridgew.edu | |
Phone | 508-531-2109 |
Website | http://www.bridgew.edu/excel |
The EXCEL (Extraordinary Expectations for Career, Education and Life) Partnership program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program share the same experiences as their college peers in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, and independent living. Students become more independent and actively engaged in creating and living their lives, which actively fosters their self-determination. The EXCEL program partners with local school districts who support transition age students interested in having a college experience. Students who have successfully completed one year in the EXCEL Partnership commuter program, may be eligible to apply for the EXCEL Residence Life program. Residence Life students become fully immersed in BSU’s college life, while still receiving support from their partnering district. The Partnership program is an option for students recommended by their school district. Partnering districts pay for student participation.
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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 |
Students in this program: | Are still enrolled in high school |
Number of students: | 30 |
Affiliates | |
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School district or agency partner: | Carver, Dartmouth, Marshfield, Attleboro, Weymouth, Easton, North Attleboro, Norton, Lakeville, Pembroke, Somerset-Berkley, Hingham, Franklin, Whitman-Hanson, Bridgewater-Raynham, Brockton, Hanover, Silver Lake, Pilgrim Area Collaborative, Duxbury |
Requirements | |
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Deadline to apply to this program: | 12/04/2020 |
Requirements for admission to this program: |
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Accepts out-of-state students?: | No |
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have: |
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Program length: | Varies from student to student |
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 97% |
Retention rate: | 71% |
Cost | |
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Cost of the program: |
The fee for the 2020-2021 academic year is $4000 per semester |
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 take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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More about course access: |
Students may register for any course offered at BSU, as long as they meet the required prerequisites. Students receive support from an Education Coach inside and outside of the classroom. |
Time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | EXCEL Partnership Program Certificate of Completion |
The credential(s) is/are: |
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Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 50% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 68% |
We offer the following specialized credentials: |
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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 |
Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
BSU Band, Irish Stepper’s Club, Children’s Physical Developmental Clinic, Film Viewer’s Club, BSU Best Buddies, Residence Hall Association, Program Council, Students Accepting a Challenge, Bingo nights, Comedy shows, Open Mic nights, theater events, athletic events, Midnight Madness, Relay for Life, Homecoming weekend...and much more! |