7400 Bay Rd.
University Center, MI 48710
| Program Contact | Shawn Wilson |
| Program Contact Email | access@svsu.edu |
| Phone | 989-964-7147 |
| Website | Program website |
Think Cardinal is an inclusive program that is intended to provide higher education experiences for people with intellectual disabilities. At SVSU, the Think Cardinal program lists the major as “Exploring the University” and its transcript group is audit (AU). Think Cardinal students can receive a Certificate of Completion after amassing 30 credits. These credits come from the academic courses they take, their participation in co-curricular activities, and 2 internships. By participating in each of these three areas, the students may acquire a holistic understanding of what it means to be a college student. Students interested in enrolling need to have a higher level of independence. Conditions for participation in the Think Cardinal program include regular attendance in class, completion of assignments, regular attendance at the student’s internship, and engaging in co-curricular activities. In doing so, the students earn a Certificate of Completion and the opportunity to walk at Commencement.
Program information submitted: January 30, 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: | 2 |
| 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: | July 1 prior to the start of the student's first year. |
| 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 | |
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| Notes on acceptance and attendance: |
The program was not in session during the 21-22 academic year due to COVID restrictions. |
| Cost | |
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| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | No |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| 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 credit |
| 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? | No |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
| 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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| Other career development activities are: |
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| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | No |
| 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): | 100% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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