Georgia State University
IDEAL Program
140 Decatur Street
Atlanta , GA 30303
140 Decatur Street
Atlanta , GA 30303
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Spenser Norris |
| Program Contact Email | ideal@gsu.edu |
| Program Phone | 404-413-1455 |
| Website | Program website |
| Social Media: | Program Social Media |
The Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy (IDEAL) Program is an inclusive post-secondary program for students with mild intellectual disabilities. In the heart of Atlanta, IDEAL supports students in exploring their interests and skills in an urban college environment. IDEAL Students audit classes in arts and related media, are supported to develop job and employment skills in post-production, office management, customer service, hospitality, and other related industries. With a focus in the arts, we support young adults to develop their identities as disability advocates while also growing personally.
Program information submitted: Feb 09, 2026
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| Public or private: | Public |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program?: | No |
| Number of students: | 35 |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school?: | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
| High school diploma required?: | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
| Deadline to apply to this program: | February 15th |
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | Yes |
| Students in this program have these disabilities: |
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| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates | |
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| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year: | $5,000.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $9,000.00 |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?: | Yes |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities): |
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| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office?: | Yes |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Percentage of all courses taken by students that are inclusive: | 50-74% |
| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester?: | Yes |
| Is the credential approved by the college/university?: | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
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| Employment | |
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| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 80% |
| Other career development activities are: |
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| Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program? | Yes |
| Housing | |
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| Housing is provided to students?: | No |
| Extracurricular | |
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| Students participate in student organizations on campus: | Yes |
| Percentage of social time spent in inclusive activities (open to all students on campus): | 75-99% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities: |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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