230 Appleton Place
PMB 552
Nashville, TN 37203
| Program Contact | Jessica Clifton |
| Program Contact Email | nextsteps@vanderbilt.edu |
| Phone | 615-377-3978 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
Next Steps at Vanderbilt is a 4-year inclusive higher education program committed to providing neurodiverse students an inclusive, transformational postsecondary education in academics, social and career development, and independent living, while honoring equality, compassion, and excellence in all endeavors.
Program information submitted: February 1, 2023
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | No |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 35 |
| Summer program name | Next Steps Summer Institute |
| Description of our summer transition program: |
NSSI is a week-long Preview of the Next Steps at Vanderbilt Experience and a valuable part of the Next Steps at Vanderbilt orientation. Students will stay in a dorm with counselors for assistance. There will be classes, guest speakers, group activities, social events, and more! |
| Summer program link: | Next Steps Summer Institute |
| 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 |
| 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: | 4 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 52.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 80.00% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $24708.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $24708.00 |
| 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: |
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| Scholarships available: |
Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Department Vanderbilt University Faculty and Staff Dependent Tuition Assistance |
| 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: |
Each student's Program of Study includes up to two Vanderbilt Courses per semester. Belonging to the rich Vanderbilt learning community is a perfect place for students to develop and practice critical vocational skills and continue to become lifelong learners. Students have participated in over 300 different university courses with over 250 of our esteemed faculty members. A list of courses can be found on our website. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
During the freshmen and sophomore years, students enrolled in three weekly, foundational Nest Steps Career and Community Studies (CCS) courses that focus on skill development that are essential for living an independent life. Upperclassmen complete an Experiential Seminar (ES) each semester. These are independent studies that offer different ways for students to become more skilled and knowledgeable in a topic. Students self-select the skills they want to explore and learning experiences are created to meet this challenge. We design a Program of Study that encourages students to "Experience" what they want t learn outside the confines of a classroom. With guidance from their tutor, students follow their customized syllabus. |
| 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: | Certificate of Completion |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 42% |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 88% |
| 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 |
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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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