UNT ELEVAR
University of North Texas
UNT ELEVAR
1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, TX 76203-5017
1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, TX 76203-5017
| Program Contact | Brenda L. Barrio, Ph.D. |
| elevar@unt.edu | |
| Phone | 940-891-6800 |
| Website | https://elevar.unt.edu |
| 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 will seek the Comprehensive Transition Program accreditation from the U.S. Department of Education.
Program information submitted: March 10, 2021
| 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? | Yes |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 0 |
| This program will be serving students in: | 2021-2022 |
| Summer program name | UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway Program |
| Description of our summer transition program: | UNT ELEVAR's transition program is called the Transition Pathway program and is implemented in collaboration with local school districts. The Transition Pathway program is currently only serving students from partnership school districts (Irving ISD, Fort Worth ISD, Denton ISD, and Decatur ISD). |
| Summer program link: | UNT ELEVAR Transition Pathway Program |
| Affiliates | |
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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 H.S. diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | December 1, 2021 |
| 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 |
| Cost | |
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| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $10096.00 |
| Room and board: | $10716.00 |
| Program fees: | $12000.00 |
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| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)? | Pending (we have applied to become a CTP but have not yet been approved) |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Scholarships available: | Scholarships are available for UNT ELEVAR students. For more information visit: elevar.unt.edu |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
| More about course access: | Students can complete any undergraduate course in the UNT catalog for zero-credits (non-degree seeking). |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office? | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | UNT ELEVAR specific courses will include financial literacy, health and sexual education, life skills, advocacy skills, employability skills, and employment internships. |
| Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program: | Between 25% of the time and half the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Once CTP Accreditation is approved, they will receive a Certificate of Completion. |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Awarded by program, not officially recognized by the IHE |
| Employment | |
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| Other career development activities are: |
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| We offer the following specialized credentials: | Person-centered career guidance |
| 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 |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: | Over 400 student organizations on campus are available for all students, including UNT ELEVAR students. |