College / Post High-School Education

COLLEGE SUCCESS TOOLS

These are resources for students with disabilities who are planning on attending a traditional technical, two-year or four-year university. These materials are designed to help high school students prepare for college and explains the process to get accommodations at the college level.

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Understanding My Disability

College Success Tools - Parent Handout

What's So Different about College?

Differences between High School and College (Handout)

How To Prepare for College During High School and Find the Right College for You

College Transition Checklist

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VIRTUAL TOUR

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Non-Traditional College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Carolina LIFE

York CAN Partner

An inclusive certificate college program for students with diverse learning needs

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Contact

Tony Plotner

plotner@mailbox.sc.edu

820 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208

Clemson LIFE

York CAN Partner

The ClemsonLIFE program at Clemson University is designed for students with intellectual disabilities who desire a postsecondary experience on a college campus.

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Contact

Erica Walters

(864) 656-0501

escheff@clemson.edu

Suite G-01 Tillman Hall
101 Gantt Circle
Clemson, SC 29634

Coastal Carolina LIFE

York CAN Partner

The Coastal Carolina University LIFE program is a four-year, tuition-based, post-secondary education and transition program for young adults who have mild to moderate intellectual and/or developmental disabilities as defined by AAIDD.

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Contact

(843) 349-2665

cmorgan@coastal.edu

100 Tom Trout Drive
P.O. Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528

College of Charleston REACH

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The REACH Program at the College of Charleston is a four-year, fully inclusive certificate program for students with mild intellectual and/or developmental disabilities

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Contact

(843) 953-4849

REACHProgram@cofc.edu

66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424

Winthrop Think College

York CAN Partner

Inclusive post-secondary program for individuals with disabilities

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Contact

(803) 323-3080

wtc@winthrop.edu

320B Withers Building
Rock Hill, SC 29733

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Rock Hill Adult Education

York CAN Partner

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Contact

(803) 981-1375

Tri-District Adult Education

York CAN Partner

GED,High School Diploma, WIN
Ready to Work, Para Professional Exam, & English Language Learners
Serves Clover, York, and Fort Mill

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Contact

(803) 810-8440

420 Knox St.
Clover, SC 29710

120 East Elliott St.
Fort Mill, SC 29715

37 Pinckney St.
York, SC 29745

York Technical College Continuing Education

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LIFE Programs in South Carolina

The Five Comprehensive College Transition Programs across South Carolina

University of South Carolina, Clemson, Costal Carolina, College of Charleston, and Winthrop University each have comprehensive transition programs for students with special needs. Read more about each of their offerings in this document.

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College / Post High-School Education

COLLEGE SUCCESS TOOLS

Before you dive in...

What's So Different about College?

How To Prepare for College During High School and Find the Right College for You

Building Self-Advocacy Skills & Vocational Rehabilitation

You're in! Now what?

Skills Needed to be Successful in College

York Technical College Virtual Tour

Winthrop University Welcome Video & Virtual Tour

Non-Traditional College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Carolina LIFE

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Clemson LIFE

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Coastal Carolina LIFE

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College of Charleston REACH

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Winthrop Think College

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Other Resources

Rock Hill Adult Education

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Tri-District Adult Education

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York Technical College Continuing Education

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LIFE Programs in South Carolina

The Five Comprehensive College Transition Programs across South Carolina