160 Cleveland Hall
Pullman, WA 99164-2132
| Program Contact | Katie Abrams |
| coe.roar@wsu.edu | |
| Phone | (509) 335-4078 |
| Website | https://education.wsu.edu/undergradprograms/wsuroar/ |
| link to program Facebook page |
WSU ROAR (Responsibility Opportunity Advocacy and Respect) is a two-year inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The program provides individualized programs of study in education, social skills, and vocational training through person-centered planning. WSU ROAR students live communally on campus during the University’s fall and spring semester, attend individualized programming, and complete WSU audit courses with same-aged peers. Most importantly, the WSU ROAR program welcomes young adults with I/DD to be part of the Cougar family experience. WSU ROAR is a Comprehensive Transition Program, as described by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program information submitted: February 24, 2021
| General | |
|---|---|
| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program? | Yes |
| Students in this program: | Have graduated or exited from high school |
| Number of students: | 12 |
| Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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: | March 30 2021 |
| 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 |
| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
|---|---|
| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term | 45.00% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one | 25.00% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: |
These numbers do not include the percentage of students who deferred their enrollment until fall of 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Average student tuition and fees for the current school year | $27000.00 |
| Average out-of-state tuition, current year | $27000.00 |
| 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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| Scholarships available: |
WSU ROAR Scholarships |
| Academic | |
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| Students take these types of "typical" courses (with students who don't have disabilities): | Typical college courses for audit |
| 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: |
Students in the ROAR program take a four-course sequence of Digital Literacy, Health & Wellness, Independent Living, and Career Planning & Professional Development |
| Percentage of academic time spent only with other students in this program: | About half the time |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | WSU ROAR certificate of completion, recognized by the College of Education |
| Is the credential IHE-approved? | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 38% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 50% |
| Housing | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Proportion of social time spent only with other students in this program: | 25% |
| Students have participated in these social/extracurricular activities and organizations: |
Swim Club Environmental Club |