How to Apply 

Admission Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be between 18 to 25 years of age  by August 1 of the academic year in which applicants are applying 
• Are required to be their own legal guardian
• Exhibit strong desire to continue an academic education, career development, social development, and independent living instruction at the University of Northern Colorado
• Have a cognitive and/or developmental disability that interferes with academic performance and social development according to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Must have been (or is presently) eligible for special education under The Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA)
• Have sufficient emotional and independent living skills necessary to participate in coursework and campus life:
  • Be able to remain unsupervised for longer periods of time
  • Be able to independently manage personal care responsibilities (hygiene & grooming)
  • Demonstrate the ability to accept responsibility for their actions and maintain respect for themselves and others
  • No history of disruptive or challenging behaviors
• Be able to perform at a functional academic level with or without assistive technology
  • Able to access text and read materials related to coursework with accommodations and modifications
  • Able to write complete sentences and multi-paragraph coursework with accommodations and modifications
  • Able to complete simple math problems specifically related to money with accommodations and modifications
  • Able to attend traditional UNC courses without in-class support using accommodations and modifications
• Is independent in handling their own medication, specialized dietary and/or medical needs
  • • Staff is not available to manage/administer medications
    • Staff does not take responsibility for specialized diets or medical needs
• Participate in an interview involving informal academic and communication assessments with and without support from family/support persons
• If selected for program, student agrees to:
  • Participate in Person Centered Planning 
  • Attend a 2-day, New Student Orientation with GOAL staff prior to the start of the academic year
  • Follow all University of Northern Colorado Rules and Regulations
  • Follow all University of Northern Colorado GOAL Rules and Regulations as stated in the Student Handbook