REACH Program
College of Charleston
REACH Program
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
| Program Contact | Edie Cusack |
| reachprogram@cofc.edu | |
| Phone | 843.953.4849 |
| Website | http://reach.cofc.edu/ |
The REACH Program at the College of Charleston is a four-year, fully-inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Reach Program promotes the advancement of knowledge and skill in the areas of academics, socialization, independent living, and career development and has been nationally recognized for its commitment to full inclusion and self-determination. Students in the REACH Program are able to participate in all activities offered by the College of Charleston, with individualized support for success. These include: -Attending traditional classes (with modifications and support); -Living in traditional on-campus housing and residence halls; -Completing internships; -Participation in campus clubs, activities, and organizations; and mentoring.
Program information submitted: February 25, 2021
| 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: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 34 |
| Description of our summer transition program: | |
| Requirements | |
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| 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: | Rolling Admissions |
| 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 | 22.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 90.00% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $16000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $24000.00 |
| Room and board: | $11000.00 |
| Program fees: | $3300.00 |
| 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: | REACH Program Scholarships |
| Links to scholarship information: | Chapel Haven Scholarships |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for credit |
| More about course access: | Students are able to |
| 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? | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | REACH support courses are specialized sessions designed to provide essential support for success. These include: Transition to College of Charleston Writing Comprehension Introduction to Personal Finance Interpersonal Communication Community Engagement Advanced Personal Finance Career Exploration Now What?! Preparing for Life After College |
| Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program: | Between 25% of the time and half the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | College of Charleston REACH Certificate in the student's area of concentration |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 21% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 86% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: | All students have paid internships. |
| 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 |
| Proportion of social time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: | Students in the REACH Program are able to participate in any social activities on campus including, but not limited to: academic clubs, fraternities and sororities, and intramural sports. |