Program NAME:

ELEVAR

Program WEBSITE:

elevar.unt.edu

Program CONTACT NAME:

Brenda Barrio

Program CONTACT PHONE:

940-891-6800

Program CONTACT EMAIL:

Brenda.Barrio@unt.edu

Program DESCRIPTION:

UNT ELEVAR (Empower, Learn, Excel, enVision, Advance, Rise) is a four-year inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). The program empowers young adults with ID who wish to continue postsecondary education to become self-determined, independent, and healthy adults readied for integrated competitive employment. UNT ELEVAR students are be placed in an integrated and competitive employment setting (on- or off-campus) based on the student’s person-centered plan. Most importantly, the UNT ELEVAR program welcomes young adults with ID to be part of the Mean Green family experience to live and learn on campus. UNT ELEVAR has been approved as a Comprehensive Transition Program through the U.S. Department of Education accreditation.

Are students in High School ELIGIBLE for this program?

No

Types of COLLEGE COURSES taken by students in this program:

• College courses for zero credit

Options for APPLYING for admission to this program:

• Specific application

After completing this program, students are eligible to earn the following CREDENTIALS:

US Department of Education Comprehensive Transition Program Certificate of Completion

LENGTH OF TIME expected to complete this program:

4 years Fall and Spring only

SPECIAL COURSES designed for students with IDD in this program:

• Individual instruction or tutoring
• Life skills
• Social skills
• Study skills
• Orientation to college
• Community-based instruction
• Independent living instruction
• Travel training

FEES associated with this program:

Yes, but not the same as standard course fees.

SCHOLARSHIPS available for this program:

Yes

RESIDENTIAL options for on-campus living:

Yes