Vasey Hall
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
| Program Contact | Marybeth Avioli |
| vunitedscholars@villanova.edu | |
| Phone | 610-519-4300 |
| Website | https://www1.villanova.edu/university/professional-studies/academics/degrees-cer... |
The VUnited Scholars Program is a two year, residential certificate program offered through Villanova’s College of Professional Studies for highly motivated young adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. The program provides a meaningful and unique college experience that allows students to explore their learning potential and maximize their personal growth, while preparing them for future, meaningful employment. The VUnited Scholars program promotes the advancement of skills and knowledge in the following areas: Academics; Career Development; Independent Living; and Community Participation.
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| 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: | 2021-2022 |
| Requirements | |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | March 15 |
| 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: | $25,000.00 |
| Room and board: | $10,500.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $0.00 |
| 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: |
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| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| More about course access: |
Students develop an individualized course of study when they begin the program and determine which typical college courses they are interested in enrolling. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: |
Students enroll in VUnited Seminar courses focused on a variety of topics such as: Adjusting to College, Spirituality, and Personal Finance and Money Management. Students also receive coaching on resume writing and interview skills. |
| 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: | Certificate in Community and Professional Development |
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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 |
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| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Proportion of time spent only with other students in this program: | Less than 25% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
The program actively partners with Student Activities Advisors to connect students with activities and organizations aligned with their interests. |