Integrated Studies

Gwynedd Mercy University

Integrated Studies
1325 Sumneytown Pike
Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437

Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).

Program Contact	Zack Hulings
Program Contact Email	integratedstudies@gmercyu.edu

Website	Program website
Facebook	link to program Facebook page

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Integrated Studies is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program on Gwynedd Mercy University’s campus, offering two-year or four-year college experiences for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) to progressively develop skills each semester related to academic interest, employment, communication, healthy living, and technology with the ultimate goal of increased independence, meaningful employment and self-actualization. The program is based on Think College Standards and created with support from the PA Inclusive Higher Education Consortium and other successful programs. Integrated Studies students will be active members of Gwynedd Mercy University’s community as they will audit college courses, participate in community-based internships, attend sporting events, eat in the dining hall, and have the opportunity to live in the residence halls. Students will earn a non-degree certificate of Integrated Studies and a university transcript that includes the courses and internships completed as well as a portfolio of highlighted work.

Program information submitted: February 3, 2023

General
Public or private:	Private
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:	16
Summer program name	Integrated Studies Pre-College Summer Institute
Description of our summer transition program:	Thinking about your next steps in your academic journey? Gwynedd Mercy University’s Integrated Studies program is hosting a weeklong Summer Institute to introduce students with intellectual disabilities to college life. During this program, you will build college-readiness skills and facilitate a transition into college life focused on college-level technologies and skills, career exploration, building social connections, and establishing familiarity with a college campus. Some activities include self-advocacy, writing workshops, resume building, grocery shopping, meal preparation, public speaking, movie night, community events, and college exploration.
Summer program link:	More info on summer program

Requirements
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:	April 19th
Criteria for admission	Age range: 18-26
Accepts out-of-state students?	Yes
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:	Intellectual disability Autism
Program length:	Varies from student to student

Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term:	33.00%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one:	100.00%

Cost
Average student tuition and fees for the current school year:	$33300.00
Average out-of-state tuition, current year:	$33300.00
Room and board:	$13000.00
Program fees:	$10000.00
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:	Private pay (student and family) Tuition Waivers Vocational Rehabilitation Funds Scholarships Adult intellectual/developmental disability state agency funds Local School District funds Medicaid Waiver or Day Habilitation funds

Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities):	Typical college courses for audit
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
Is the credential approved by the college/university?	Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:	Career services Disability/accessibility services Academic tutoring services Health services Access to a transcript via the registrar

Employment
Other career development activities are:	Internships Work Study
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program?	No

Housing
Housing is provided to students:	Yes
Housing options available:	Inclusive on campus

Extracurricular
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	Registered student organizations Student government Club sports Campus events
Students participate in these campus-wide events:	College/University's Student orientation College/University's Family orientation College/University's Graduation

Integrated Studies

Thinking about your next steps in your academic journey? Gwynedd Mercy University’s Integrated Studies program is hosting a weeklong Summer Institute to introduce students with intellectual disabilities to college life.

During this program, you will build college-readiness skills and facilitate a transition into college life focused on college-level technologies and skills, career exploration, building social connections, and establishing familiarity with a college campus.

Some activities include self-advocacy, writing workshops, resume building, grocery shopping, meal preparation, public speaking, movie night, community events, and college exploration.