WinthropLIFE
Winthrop University
WinthropLIFE
320-B Withers Building/WTS
Rock Hill, SC 29733
320-B Withers Building/WTS
Rock Hill, SC 29733
Program Contact | Ryan Morrison |
Program Contact Email | thinkcollege@winthrop.edu |
Phone | 803 323-3080 |
Website | Program website |
link to program Facebook page |
WinthropLIFE is a 2-year program for students with intellectual disabilities. Our mission is to support students as they develop into independent and contributing members of their community. We do this by focusing on three main areas: Independent Living, Coursework, and Employability (I.C.E.)
Program information submitted: January 10, 2024
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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 |
Number of students: | 13 |
Requirements | |
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Program serves students who have left high school? | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
Regular high school diploma required? | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
Deadline to apply to this program: | Jan 31 |
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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Planned program length |
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Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 85.00% |
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100.00% |
Cost | |
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Average student tuition and fees for the current school year: | $27000.00 |
Average out-of-state tuition, current year: | $27000.00 |
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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 enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
More about course access: | All students take 2-3 Winthrop University courses per semester |
Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
Information on special classes: | All WinthropLIFE students take 4 WinthropLIFE courses: Self-determination, Functional Academics, Healthy Relationships, Health & Nutrition |
Percentage of academic time spent in inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | 25-49% |
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester? | Yes |
Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Letter of Completion |
Is the credential approved by the college/university? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students? | Year 3 & 4 students can get certified or licensed through partnership with York Technical College |
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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Employment | |
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Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 33% |
Other career development activities are: |
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Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 50% |
Additional information about career development and work experience: | Students participate in internship or paid employment each semester they are enrolled. All students participate in community service each semester they are enrolled. |
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
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 |
Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 75-99% |
Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities |
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Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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