151 College St
College of Education, Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28607
| Program Contact | Dr. Susan Hedges |
| sdap@appstate.edu | |
| Phone | 828-262-8389 |
| Website | http://sdap.appstate.edu |
The Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program provides support for college-age students with intellectual disabilities who are pursuing postsecondary education at Appalachian State University. SDAP Scholars participate in a two year living and learning experience which prepares students for personal and occupational success. As an inclusive program, SDAP students are fully integrated into the university community. Scholars follow a program of study, take courses related to career and personal interests, live in residence halls with peers, work in jobs on and off campus, participate in social and extracurricular events, and engage in civic activities and service learning opportunities culminating in the College Achievement Award Certificate.
| 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: | 11 |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | December 1 |
| 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: | 2 years |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Percent of students applying who are admitted: | 39% |
| Retention rate: | 80% |
| Cost | |
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| Cost of the program: |
SDAP students pay the same tuition, fees, room and board as traditional degree-seeking students. To find specific information on these costs, visit https://studentaccounts.appstate.edu/201718-tuition-fees |
| Additional costs: |
$1,000.00 Additional $1000 per semester residence life support fee. |
| 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>Some small scholarship funds are available to students and are awarded on the basis of need.</p> |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| Time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% of the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Colllegiate Achievement Award |
| The credential(s) is/are: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 75% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 50% |
| We offer the following specialized credentials: |
We partner with Caldwell Community College and Technical Instititute (CCCTI) where students in SDAP can attend courses in their programs that have career focused credentials. |
| 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: |
Examples of activites our students participate in are: Greek Life, Service Learning, Films Council, Film Club, Campus Ministries, Club Sports, Theatre, Dance, Art, Photography, CosPlay, Comicon, Hall Council, Ambassadors, Gospel Choir, Best Buddies International, Multicultural Student Development |