UW-Whitewater LIFE Program
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
UW-Whitewater LIFE Program
800 W Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
800 W Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
Program Contact | James Collins |
lifeprogram@uww.edu | |
Phone | (262) 472-1905 |
Website | http://www.uww.edu/coeps/departments/life-program |
link to program Facebook page |
The UW-Whitewater LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) program provides a complete college experience for young adults between the ages of 18-25 who have an intellectual disability. With ample supports, specialized instruction, residential living, and community integration, the program will serve a critical need in our region and community. The program has two components, which includes a Basic Program (2 years) and an Advanced Program (2 years) that are designed to facilitate independent living and employment success for persons with significant cognitive limitations.
Program information submitted: February 25, 2021
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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: | 9 |
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: | January 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: | 2 years |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $24000.00 |
Room and board: | $8000.00 |
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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Academic | |
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Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for credit |
More about course access: | Students take at least one typical college course per semester. |
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? | No |
Information on special classes: | Daily living skills, employment skills, and communication/social skills. |
Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program: | 50% |
Employment | |
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Other career development activities are: |
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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 |
Percent of social time spent only with other students in this program: | 50% |
Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: | Students can join any of the student organizations that are offered on campus. |