1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Program Contact | Brandi Levingston |
Program Contact Email | elevar@unt.edu |
Phone | 940-369-8563 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
UNT ELEVAR (Empower, Learn, Excel, enVision, Advance, Rise) is a four-year inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). Following the definition of the program’s name, ELEVAR [lift, soar, rise, in Spanish], the program’s vision is to empower young adults with ID who wish to continue postsecondary education (PSE) to become self-determined, independent, and healthy adults readied for integrated competitive employment. Most importantly, the UNT ELEVAR program welcomes young adults with ID to be part of the Mean Green family experience. UNT ELEVAR is a Comprehensive Transition Program accredited program from the U.S. Department of Education.
Program information submitted: February 16, 2022
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Public or private: | Public |
Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | Yes |
Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
Number of students: | 5 |
Summer program name | UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway Program |
Description of our summer transition program: | This virtual summer program is a 1-week program for students with ID. The Transition Pathway summer program focuses on teaching participants independent, pre-employment skills, and self-determination skills in the areas of living, working, and engaging in the community. |
Summer program link: | UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway Program |
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School district or agency partner: | Decatur ISD, Denton ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Irving ISD, Corsicana ISD |
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: | February 1st |
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: | 10.00% |
Notes on acceptance and attendance: | First cohort of the program started in the 2021-2022 academic year. |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $10097.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $10097.00 |
Room and board: | $10716.00 |
Program fees: | $12000.00 |
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: | Ruby's Rainbow Scholarship UNT ELEVAR Scholarship |
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: | Students at UNT ELEVAR are able to enroll in ANY of the traditional UNT courses. All students are guided by ELEVAR staff following their person-centered plan. Accommodations, modifications, or any additional supports are provided by UNT ELEVAR staff. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | Program-specific courses to enhance individual skills such as financial literacy, health, and sexual education, independent living skills, employability skills, etc. |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 75-99% |
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: | Comprehensive Transition Program Certificate of Completion |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? | UNT's Marketable Skills Credentials |
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: | 40% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Additional information about career development and work experience: | Guided by Person-Centered Planning Paid or unpaid internships ELEVAR program Employment Supervisor Individual job-coaches Natural supports Employer development Hours vary depending on the student and the year in the program |
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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