Morrow Field House
Room 128 MFH
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
| Program Contact | Zachary Baynham |
| zachary.baynham@sru.edu | |
| Phone | (724) 738-4739 |
| Website | https://www.sru.edu/academics/colleges-and-departments/coe/rock-life-program |
The Rock Life Program is a two to six year non-degree seeking postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which includes Autism Spectrum Disorder. Program length is dependent upon the student's individual goals and can be longer if necessary.
Rock Life focuses on four main pillars: Academics, Vocational, Physical Activity and Social. Support is provided by undergraduate students hired as "College Coaches." College Coaches work one on one for approximately 10 hours per week with the Rock Life students.
Students enroll in inclusive courses either for audit or for credit and take approximately two classes per semester. Students start working by their second year in the program and are hired at both on and off campus job site locations.
| 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 |
| Affiliates | |
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| School district or agency partner: | N/A |
| Contact person: | N/A |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | January 1st |
| Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
| Requirements for admission to this program: |
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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: | Varies from student to student |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 33% |
| Retention rate: | 100% |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: |
Tuition (in-state): cost $322 per credit, a student taking 6 credits (two classes) would pay $966 in tuition. Academics Fees: cost $115.23 per credit, a student taking 6 credits (two classes) would pay $691.38 in fees. Room and Board: cost approximately $5,226 for a room and meal plan, prices vary depending on room and meal plan. Program Fee: On-Campus students pay $2,500 per semester and Commuting students pay $1,000 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: |
<p>DREAM Scholarships</p> |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| More about course access: |
<p>Students take fully inclusive classes offered by the university. Classes are chosen based on students' interests and goals.</p> |
| Time spent only with other students in this program: | None of the time |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 83% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 0% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
<p>N/A</p> |
| 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 time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
<p>Students have the opportunity to attend a variety of inclusive social programs put on by College Coaches as well as the opportunity to attend any SRU sponsored event. Rock Life specifically leads a biweekly bowling league and biweekly cooking classes that are open to all university students. Rock Life places a focus on weekend activities and ensures that there is a minimum of one social or extracurricular activity offered every weekend.</p> |