800 W Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
Program Contact | Ashlea Roselle |
rosellab@uww.edu | |
Phone | 262-472-1905 |
Website | http://www.uww.edu/coeps/departments/life-program |
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.
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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 |
This program will be serving students in: | 2019-2020 |
Requirements | |
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Deadline to apply to this program: | April 1, 2019 for Fall admission |
Link to admissions process: | Admissions link |
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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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Tuition amount: | $24,000.00 |
Room and board: | $6,672.00 |
Program specific fees: | $838.00 |
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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Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for credit |
More about course access: |
UW-Whitewater LIFE students take one credit of college leisure skills per semester allowing them access to all UW-Whitewater student benefits. The remainder of their courses are program specific, separate classes. |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: |
LIFE students will also take program specific classes in Functional Academics, Employment Skills, Independent Living Skills, Safety, Self-Advocacy, Disability Awareness, among others. |
Time spent only with other students in this program: | About 75% of the time |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Certificate of Completion |
The credential(s) is/are: |
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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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Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |