Vandal QUEST

University of Idaho

Vandal QUEST
875 Perimeter Dr.
MS 3082
Moscow, ID 82844

Program Contact	Andrew Scheef
Email	ascheef@uidaho.edu
Phone	208-885-7677
Website	Program website

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Vandal QUEST (Quality University Experiences to Support Transition) is an inclusive postsecondary program designed to provide opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the University of Idaho. The primary goal of Vandal QUEST is to provide access for students who are unable to meet traditional admissions requirements due to disability. Vandal QUEST participants are non-degree seeking students who are interested in engaging in postsecondary education to improve skills to support the achievement of personal goals related employment, community, and independent living.

Program information submitted: February 15, 2022

General
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:	Are still enrolled in high school
Number of students:	4

Requirements
Program serves students who have left high school?	No, all of our students are still in high school
Criteria for admission
Accepts out-of-state students?:	No
Please indicate which disabilities students in this program have:	Intellectual disability Autism
Program length	Varies from student to student

Cost
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:	Local School District funds

Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities)	Typical college courses for credit
More about course access:	We are developing a system for the Fall 2022 semester where all students will be enrolled in inclusive university courses.
Did ALL students in your program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course either for credit or audit?	No
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:	Students are currently working on IEP goals with a special educator.
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:	Academic tutoring services
Do students earn STEM-related certificates?	No

Employment
Other career development activities are:	Internships Volunteer work Community Service
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program?	No

Housing
Housing is provided to students:	No

Extracurricular
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities	Campus events