EXCEL Certificate Admission Requirements

Admission Criteria:

Consideration for admission to the EXCEL Certificate program is given to individuals who meet the following criteria:

Documented intellectual/developmental disability
Must be at least 18 years old
Have completed four years of high school, are no longer enrolled in a school district, and are no longer receiving special education services under IDEA
Previously enrolled in a high school special education program that did not lead to completion of a regular high school diploma
Unable to access college by meeting typical entrance criteria
Eagerness to continue education in a college setting
Demonstrate communication skills adequate to interact with others on the BSU campus
Demonstrate emotional stability and maturity; no history of disruptive or challenging behaviors (the EXCEL Program does not have the personnel required to manage behavioral needs)
Able to self-administer medications
Express interest in living and working as independently as possible in the community after completing the EXCEL Program; a vision supported by family/guardian.
Desire to build upon self-determination and self-advocacy skills; a vision supported by family/guardian
Able to identify job-related interests and career goals; ultimate goal is paid employment
Able to adhere to the BSU Code of Conduct

Able to function independently (uses technology, navigates campus, follows own schedule, etc.)
Functional daily living skills (personal care, grooming, etc.).
Functional self-advocacy skills (knowledge of one’s own disability and learning strengths/needs)
Able to independently recognize and react to emergency situations
Able to live independent from support staff
Able to make appropriate decisions regarding personal safety
Able to manage personal belongings (ID, phone, wallet, money, etc.).
At least a third-grade reading level
Motivation and willingness to build upon daily/independent living skills
Adhere to the code of conduct as outlined by BSU Residence Life