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GLOBAL Inclusive College Certificate Program
Regis University's GLOBAL Inclusive College Certificate is a higher education program that provides a collegiate experience for young people with intellectual disabilities. The academic coursework and career exploration prepare these students for employment and independent living with the overall goal of self-sufficiency in adulthood. As one of only two Jesuit Catholic programs for students with intellectual disabilities in the country, the GLOBAL Inclusive Program fosters the inherent dignity and autonomy of all students. It is open to students of any or no faith tradition. The GLOBAL Inclusive Program is made possible by the support of the Anna and John J. Sie Foundation and The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL).
Students must have a diagnosed intellectual disability to be considered for the GLOBAL Inclusive Program. Applicants can apply to Regis using traditional application procedures. Learn how to apply here. Once in the program, students complete 34-36 credit hours using a combination of modifications and accommodations. Upon successful completion, students are awarded an Academic Certificate at the University's annual commencement ceremonies.
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Regis University has received approval from the US Department of Education to be a designated Comprehensive Transition Postsecondary (CTP) program. This status opens up federal financial aid for the GLOBAL Inclusive Program students. Learn more about CTP, Applying for federal aid and payment options.
Program Overview
The GLOBAL Inclusive Program offers three scaffolded levels of programming that students can choose from depending on their need and interest.
In addition to faculty and staff support, students in the GLOBAL Inclusive Program receive support from peer mentors. Peer mentors are specially trained undergraduate students with an interest in working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Peer mentoring is a structured and trusting relationship that brings young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support, and encouragement aimed at developing the competence and character of the mentee.
Peer mentors model behavior, focus on the positive, identify opportunities for connection, create learning experiences, and generally encourage their mentees. Specifically, mentors accompany their mentees to courses and internships, cultivate academic and life skills, accompany mentees to on-campus life events, and consistently work to integrate their mentees into the campus community.
What are the Program Options?
Students select from either the Generalist or the Specialist levels of the program, each culminating in an academic certificate upon completion. Program levels vary in number of credits, time to completion, and internship opportunities.
Questions?
We're here to help! Send us an email and a GLOBAL Inclusive Program representative will be happy to answer all of your questions.
Program Snapshot
Our academic program provides flexible and scaffolded options.
Students will have the opportunity to develop their career awareness.
Students will participate across all areas of college life.
Career-Path Certificates (Optional Third Year)
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FAQs for Students and Families
We strive to create an environment that is safe, in which all our students can learn, grow, and thrive. We acknowledge that students with intellectual disabilities may have occasional behavioral or self-regulation problems related to sensory processing, anxiety, and feelings of frustration. However, students must not have a persistent history of behavioral challenges that interfere with the learning and living environment. Frequent and intense challenging behaviors that would preclude a student from being admitted may include but are not limited to verbal aggression (i.e., yelling, screaming), physical aggression (i.e., hitting, kicking, scratching), defiance/oppositional, lying, elopement (running away), destruction of property, stealing or inappropriate sexuality.
The application must include a high school transcript and IEP (if available). Intellectual or Developmental Disability documentation is required. Documentation should include an IQ score, and/or a physician's letter detailing the diagnosis.
The main criteria for acceptance will be (a) having an intellectual and/or developmental disability and (b) the ability and enthusiasm, with appropriate accommodation/support, to do college-level work.
Contact Admissions to learn more!
We have flexibility and will work with students to create a schedule that meets their academic and social-emotional needs.
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Liberal Arts Foundations CourseLiberal Arts Foundations Course|
Sample Student Schedule* – On-Campus Living Option
*This is a sample schedule and is likely to change depending on the semester and course offerings.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Fitness Programming | Fitness Programming | |||
| 9:30a.m. - 10:45a.m. | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | |||
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Tutoring with peer mentor | Tutoring with peer mentor | Tutoring with peer mentor | ||
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | GLOBAL Inclusive Learning Support Class | GLOBAL Inclusive Learning Support Class | Emotional Wellness Programming | ||
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | |||
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | |||||
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Campus Life Event | Campus Life Event | |||
| 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Tutoring with peer mentor | ||||
Students’ schedules will remain similar to students who are living on campus, with fewer evening and weekend commitments. We have flexibility and will work with students to create a schedule that meets their academic and social emotional needs.
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Sample Student Schedule* – On-Campus Living Option
*This is a sample schedule and is likely to change depending on the semester and course offerings.
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 7:00 a.m. | |||||
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center | Breakfast in the Student Center |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Fitness Programming | Fitness Programming | |||
| 9:30a.m. - 10:45a.m. | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | |||
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Tutoring with peer mentor | Tutoring with peer mentor | Tutoring with peer mentor | ||
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center | Lunch in the Student Center |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | GLOBAL Inclusive Learning Support Class | GLOBAL Inclusive Learning Support Class | Emotional Wellness Programming | ||
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | Liberal Arts Foundations Course | |||
| 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | |||||
| 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Campus Life Event | Campus Life Event | |||
| 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Tutoring with peer mentor | ||||
Students participate in a first-year seminar that focuses on basic college/life skills, and incorporate Religious Studies, Philosophy, and integrative courses that are the distinguishing features of Regis’s Jesuit Catholic core curriculum. In addition, students in the GLOBAL Inclusive program have taken sociology, art, communications, math, and history courses. Student schedules depend on what course offerings are available that semester.
The Program Director and Educational Support Specialist recruit and train faculty interested in teaching an inclusive course. An inclusive course refers to college courses that include students with and without intellectual disabilities. Training emphasizes the importance of inclusive teaching practices such as the Universal Design for Learning Framework. Students enrolled in the GLOBAL Inclusive Program may also receive modifications, which will be noted on their transcripts. Receiving modifications means the student will be evaluated differently than the other students. This is common in other programs that offer inclusive courses. We also place a greater emphasis on active learning (rather than lectures).
The GLOBAL Inclusive Program requires students to have a documented intellectual or developmental disability. Documentation options include a current psychoeducational evaluation or letter from a physician. For more information about what qualifies as an intellectual disability, please see the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities website.
If you have a learning disability and require accommodations, traditional admission to Regis University may be a better option for you. Please visit Regis' Student Disability Services to learn more about the available support services.
GLOBAL Inclusive Program students must be 18 years old by August 1 of the academic year in which they are applying.
No, however the GLOBAL Inclusive Program is a self-determined program. Being a college student requires accountability, responsibility, and self-determination development. This is a crucial step to ensuring true independence upon graduation.
Students must have a high school diploma or certificate of completion upon graduation from high school or transition program.
The GLOBAL Inclusive Program does not provide 24/7 supervision of students and offers limited structure on the weekends. Students must be able to handle longer periods of free time, be able to wake themselves up in the morning and get ready for class by themselves, and manage personal care.
The GLOBAL Inclusive Program has a dedicated Career Development Coordinator that will help students identify short-term and long-term career goals and vocational skills in their first year. In their second year, students usually have an internship on-campus or off-campus that aligns with their career goals. If students stay for a third or fourth year, they usually have an on-campus or off-campus internship that aligns with the career track they’re in. Internships are usually a few hours each week and some students have peer mentor support at their internships.
GLOBAL Inclusive College Certificate Program
Location: David Clarke Hall, 468
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Contact: global@regis.edu