Syracuse University
InclusiveU
300 Huntington Hall
Syracuse , NY 13244
300 Huntington Hall
Syracuse , NY 13244
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | Brianna Shults |
| Program Contact Email | taishoffcenter@syr.edu |
| Program Phone | 315-443-4058 |
| Website | Program website |
| Social Media: | Program Social Media |
InclusiveU brings students of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities who want to experience college life in a fully inclusive setting to Syracuse University. We offer REAL opportunities for our students to participate in every aspect of campus life. SU coursework, sporting and social events, and our strong, inclusive community are what makes InclusiveU a success. Syracuse University is known all over the world as a leader in disability and higher education. At SU, we celebrate disability because it makes our campus stronger, more diverse, and much more interesting; until everyone is included, there is no real inclusion for anyone. InclusiveU is an initiative of the Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education, committed to individualized and inclusive higher educational opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Program information submitted: Feb 06, 2026
| General | |
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| Public or private: | Private |
| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program?: | No |
| Number of students: | 105 |
| Requirements | |
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| Program serves students who have left high school?: | Some 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: | Early Action: November 15th Regular Decision: January 15th |
| Admission link: | Program admission |
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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: | 92.2% |
| Cost | |
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| Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year: | $17,000.00 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees: | $29,000.00 |
| Room and board cost: | $18,000.00 |
| Other costs: | $0.00 Costs vary student to student depending on the type of support students want, the type of room and meal plan, and the type of residential support they select. |
| 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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| Scholarships available: | We have several internal scholarships set up by donors students are able to apply for and take advantage of. |
| Scholarship link: | Scholarships |
| Academic | |
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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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| More about course access: | Students have access to the full course catalogue. Students also select a major based on the majors offered to the rest of the student body. |
| 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: | No |
| Percentage of all courses taken by students that are inclusive: | 100% |
| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester?: | Yes |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Syracuse University Certificate in (MAJOR DECIDED BY STUDENT) |
| 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: | 25% |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 57% |
| Additional information about career development and work experience: | InclusiveU offers an internship component to help students prepare for competitive, integrated employment by totally immersing them in a work environment. Beginning their freshman year, InclusiveU students are encouraged to participate in campus wide internships to support their transition into the workforce. In their senior year, post-college employment becomes the priority and students can continue to audit courses and/or participate in two 20 hour, semester-long internships to explore a variety of career paths and to acquire transferable and marketable job skills. Classes and internships are fully inclusive and open to all university students. Our goal is for students to graduate with competitive, inclusive employment. Qualifying students are placed in two semester long placements on campus in worksites that match their interests and area of study. Some of these internship sites include the campus bookstore, food services, and auxiliary services. Between placements there is a transition week, where the students and instructor review valuable job readiness skills, prepare a resume and cover letter and practice interview skills. |
| 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?: | Yes |
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| Residential supports for students who live in college/university housing: |
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| 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): | 100% |
| Students may participate in the following extra-curricular activities: |
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| Students participate in these campus-wide events: |
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