Learn here

Live here

Love it here

Leave here - ready for the world

KU-TPEtpe.ku.edu

The KU Transition to Postsecondary Education Program

An on-campus two-year certificate program for students with an

intellectual disability

YOU AT KU

KU-TPEThe KU

Transition to Postsecondary

Education Program

What’s in it for YOU?

Are you 18-25?

Have an intellectual disability?

Finished high school?

Earn a University of Kansas

undergrad certificate in 2 years!

You will be enrolled in at least six credit hours

of regular on-campus KU academic courses each

semester for two years. KU-TPE staff work with

KU faculty to make individual accommodations

and adaptations for you as needed. You will choose

courses that will lead you down your career pathway.

KU-TPE will develop your academic, career and

life skills to increase your independence and self-

determination. When you graduate, you will leave

KU with a certificate, a career plan and clear job

choices. You will be prepared for adult life!

Learn here » Take regular KU courses with accommodations

and adaptations

» Required and elective undergraduate courses

» Minimum of six hours per semester (two three-credit hour classes)

» Attend workshops and lectures on:

⁄ Problem solving and self-advocacy ⁄ Accessing resources ⁄ Financial literacy and health and wellness

Live here » On-campus housing and residential life

» Navigate campus

» Build community

» Make friends

Love it here » Recreation activities

» Student organizations and clubs

» Community service

» Leadership and advocacy

Leave here – Ready for the

WORLD » Career exploration and job shadowing

» Career counseling and resume development

» Workshops on ADA and disability disclosure

» Paid and unpaid employment experiences (on and off campus)

YOU AT KUYear one YOU will

» Adapt to KU campus life

» Explore career pathways

» Participate in career internships

» Engage in student life activities

» Take KU courses with supports and adaptations

Year two YOU will » Participate in career internships

» Develop your career plan

» Take KU courses related to your career pathway

» Participate in student life activities

Estimated CostsStudents in the KU-TPE program pay the tuition and housing costs established each year by the University of Kansas.

KU Housing determines room and board costs based on living arrangement and dining plan options.

See www.tpe.ku.edu with more information about these costs.

Contact Information

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