Formal academic supports are not guaranteed in post-secondary school settings, but that doesn’t mean you’re all on your own. Many universities have writing centers, teaching assistants who can tutor one-on-one, and a dedicated office of disability supports to help you navigate college and take advantage of any academic or housing accommodations that are available.
New to college? Here are some featured articles that will help you become familiar with the higher academic demands in college, as well as navigate the different social dynamics around communicating and working with others.
So you’re heading off to college? Here are some tips and resources to help you better prepare.
Learn about the law on academic support and how a range of responsibilities shift onto the student in college.
Solid tips when sending a resume to a potential employer or asking a question to a professor.
These colleges and universities have not only recognized the diverse needs of autistic students and met those needs, they’ve also recognized the importance of neuro-diversity on campus. They have identified and removed hurdles, and promoted self-advocacy and development across social, academic, and vocational levels.
List of college programs around the country that offer training and certification programs as well as individualized and group support services.
“Transitions are not about what is probable but about what is possible.” This quote, slightly tweaked, comes from OAR’s Guide for Transition to…
Assistive Technology for College Students
If you find yourself needing extra help academically in college, whether with taking notes in class, writing a paper, or studying for a test,…
Preparing Your Young Adult for the Transition to Postsecondary Education
This blog post has been adapted from “Chapter 5: Postsecondary Education” of OAR’s resource “A Guide for Transition to Adulthood”. Although times are still…
