{"id":2,"date":"2011-03-17T19:45:00","date_gmt":"2011-03-17T23:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/thinkcol\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2022-06-08T07:13:59","modified_gmt":"2022-06-08T11:13:59","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/thinkcol\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Think College Vermont"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Think College at the University of Vermont (UVM) is an innovative, inclusive, academic, social, and vocational transition program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking a college experience and career path.\u00a0 Participants earn a 12 credit Certificate of College Studies for non-matriculated students designed to include Academic Enrichment, Social & Recreational Skills, Life Skills & Self-Advocacy, and Career Skills & Work Experience.<\/p>\n

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Think College at UVM incorporates student-centered planning, academic advising, and peer mentors for an inclusive, supportive college experience. Think College is a one to two-year non-degree certificate program through the UVM Continuing Education department and the UVM Center on Disability and Community Inclusion; thus, it is a tuition and fee-based program based on eligibility criteria and offered within the bounds of reasonable accommodation at the university.<\/p>\n

\"1461105251_clipboard\"<\/strong><\/span>APPLY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. \u00a0Students may begin the program in the fall or spring. Download Think College application here: 2022Think-College-Application-Packet<\/a>2022 Think College Application Packet<\/p>\n

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Think College at the University of Vermont was originally funded under the US Department of Education Transition and Post-Secondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID)<\/a>\u00a0from 2010-2015. \u00a0The program is now funded through program fees and donations.<\/p>\n

\"Donation-Button-300x98\"<\/a>\u00a0GIVE TO THINK COLLEGE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Under “Gift Selection” click “Other” and write in “Think College Vermont” \u00a0Thank You for your support!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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