1664 N. Virginia
MS 285
Reno, NV 89557
| Program Contact | Jessica Keefhaver |
| Program Contact Email | Jkeefhaver@unr.edu |
| Phone | 7756829057 |
| Website | Program website |
| link to program Facebook page |
The Path To Independence is an inclusive, two-year, non-degree certificate program offering a college experience to students with intellectual disabilities. Path to Independence is collaborative effort of UNR's Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED), the University of Nevada, Reno Extended Studies Department (UNR EXS), Sierra and Rural Regional Centers (SRC/RRC), the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), and with annual agreements established with cooperating school districts.
Program information submitted: January 27, 2023
| 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? | No |
| Students in this program: |
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| Number of students: | 14 |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school? | Some of our students have left high school |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | January 31 (may be moved earlier for Fall 2024 admission) |
| 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: | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 60.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: |
Two students withdrew themselves from consideration, negatively impacting acceptance rate |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $5000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $8000.00 |
| Room and board: | $7000.00 |
| Program fees: | $3700.00 |
| Additional costs: |
$3,500.00 Meal plans $4,000-$6,000 |
| 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: |
Scholarship vary from year to year based on grants obtained. Scholarships are not always available. Previous candidates have received disability specific scholarships from Ruby’s Rainbow, or scholarships from their local communities. |
| 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: |
Students must meet prerequisite requirements to take higher level courses. Students typically take 8 credits or less each semester in 100-200 level courses. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
Student Success Lab to learn LMS platform in first semester only, Independent Living courses designated by program each semester, Pre-ETS course for employment skills and activities. |
| Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 75-99% |
| 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: | Career and Community Studies |
| 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: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 40% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 60% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience: |
Work-based learning experiences are required in Semester 2. We continued to face challenges with employment interest due to COVID related concerns in the Fall 21 semester. |
| 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: | No |
| 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 |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: | College/University's Graduation |