Bailey Library
Room 220
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
| Program Contact | Zachery Brown |
| Program Contact Email | rocklife@sru.edu |
| Phone | 724 738 4877 |
| Website | Program website |
Rock Life is a Slippery Rock University (SRU) four-year college-based program that provides an inclusive college experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18-26 as defined by the AAIDD (American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). Rock Life focuses on four pillars of success:1) academic enrichment, 2) career exploration, 3) health and wellness, and 4) social engagement. Rock Life is committed to providing a robust college experience that prepares students for employment, living independence, self-advocacy, and a balanced adult life. Rock Life incorporates a combination of person-centered approaches that includes program specific coursework; auditing of selected SRU courses based on student interest; clubs and social organizations; on-campus housing; on-campus vocational opportunities; faculty advising; and peer coach support. Rock Life students who complete the four-year program will receive a certificate of completion issued by SRU. Rock life is committed to supporting the vision of SRU: “Slippery Rock University will excel as a caring community of lifelong learners connecting with the world.”
Program information submitted: January 24, 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: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 12 |
| 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: | 1/15/23 for fall of 2023 |
| 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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| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 95.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: |
We closed admission for one year to rebuild the program; we are open for fall 2023 and have accepted 8 students so far. |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $6000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $8000.00 |
| Room and board: | $6500.00 |
| Program fees: | $7700.00 |
| Additional costs: |
The costs varies based on number of credits, room type, and meal plans. Our current fees are 3850.00 per semester. |
| 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: |
Federal and Personal Savings that are Typical for our Students: Pell Eligible based on FAFSA (we are a CTE program), 529 college savings Rock Life Specific/Students with Disabilities: OVR: on average $2,500 per semester per student (could be as high as $5,500) PA Able (many families have savings for their students with disabilities) PA waivers Various Scholarships from local agencies: County agencies, Dream is a scholarship that all students in Rock Life can apply for: D.R.E.A.M. Partnership Scholarship Program - D.R.E.A.M. Partnership (dreampartnership.org) |
| 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: |
All of our courses are inclusive and all students will audit courses at SRU. |
| 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 |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of completion for SRU |
| 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: | 20% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 15% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience: |
Several on-campus work experiences available |
| 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 |
| 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: |
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