Transition to College

The following is information provided for incoming students to assist with the transition process to university life:

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:

High School:

*The school identifies students with disabilities.

*The school will often conduct testing and assessments of learning disabilities.

*Parents or guardians are involved with accommodation and placement decisions.

*The school structures the student's academic schedule.

*The school prepares an IEP/504 Plan (Individual Education Plan).

*The student may be in a separate class.

*All teachers are informed of the student's IEP or other disability.

College/University:

*The student is responsible for seeking out the CSP Disability Services office and requesting assistance.

*Many universities do not provide any testing services for learning disabilities.

*The student is responsible for providing the CSP Disability Services office with current documentation of an existing disability.

*The university will inform the student of privacy and confidentiality issues surrounding his/her disability status as well as his/her rights and responsibilities.

*The university makes the determination of appropriate accommodations after evaluating and assessing the documentation.

*The student will be provided with an accommodation letter, which is the student's responsibility to present to each of his/her professors.

*It is the student's responsibility to ask for assistance and learn the various services that exist on the campus for that assistance.

*The university will make reasonable adjustments to teaching methods, which do not alter the essential requirements of the course or program.

*It is the student's responsibility to organize his/her schedule.

*There are not special classes for students with disabilities; students with disabilities are in classes will all other students.

*Course work requirements are the same for all students.

*Parents are not involved with decisions about accommodations or course work; college students are emancipated adults.

Information for Family Members:

National Organization on Disability

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition

Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)

Other Information on Transitioning:

Getting Students with Learning Disabilities Ready for College

Cost Cutting Strategies for Purchasing College Books

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Locations:
CSP/Disability Services
Located at 36 W. Wood Street
Office Phone: 330-941-1372
Video Phone: 866-757-1353
Fax Number: 330-941-7470
Office Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Appointments scheduled as needed

Last modified on 03/03/08