Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education

University of Missouri-St. Louis
Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education
113 Lucas Hall
St. Louis , MO 63121
Program Contact Jonathan Lidgus
Program Contact Email oipe@umsl.edu
Program Phone 314-516-5911
Website Program website
Social Media: Program Social Media

The Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE) offers three programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Succeed, Succeed+, and Link (degree or certificate). Students have the option to either commute* to and from the university or reside on campus.Our programs, Succeed, Succeed+, and Link, encourage and develop pathways toward self-determination and independence. We provide one-on-one student support, guided by four key pillars live, learn, work, and play.

Program information submitted: Feb 13, 2025

General
Public or private:Public
Type of school:4-year college or university
Is this program a federally funded TPSID program?:Yes
Number of students:82
Summer program name:Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp
Summer program description:Campers will engage in the following: Stay in UMSL residence hall overnight or commute daily Utilize meal plans Various academic workshops and complete vocational training Enjoy recreational and traditional camp activities at the UMSL campus Other activities: Peer-led activities and sports and recreation at the UMSL Recreational & Wellness Center; vocational training and curriculum building; and a healthy relationship workshop. Campers must be able to manage medications independently, navigate basic hygiene and self-care independently, and must be able to provide proof of intellectual or developmental disability. Cost of week-long camp: $630
Requirements
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:April 15th 2025
Admission link:Program admission
Criteria for admission:
  • 18 plus
Accepts out-of-state students?:Yes
Students in this program have these disabilities:
  • Intellectual disability
  • Autism
Planned program length:
  • Varies from student to student
Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates
Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term:94%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one:98%
Cost
Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year:$15,000.00
Room and board cost:$12,000.00
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:
  • Private pay (student and family)
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Funds
  • Scholarships
  • Adult intellectual/developmental disability state agency funds
  • Federal Financial Aid
  • State financial aid
  • Veteran or Military Benefits
Scholarship link: Scholarships and Funding
Academic
Students enrolled in this program take the following types of inclusive courses (with students who don't have disabilities):
  • Typical college courses for credit
  • Typical college courses for audit
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: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:Chancellors Certificate
Is the credential approved by the college/university?:Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE
Other than the credential listed above, can students earn any other credentials that are available to all students?:Internal Certifcates through the university or external Certifcate
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:
  • Career services
  • Disability/accessibility services
  • Academic tutoring services
  • Health services
  • Access to a transcript via the registrar
  • Academic advising services (not program staff)
  • Mental health/counseling services
Employment
Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program:65%
Other career development activities are:
  • Internships
  • Volunteer work
  • Community Service
  • Work Study
Does this program have a working partnership with VR to provide funding, supports and/or services to students in the program?Yes
Housing
Housing is provided to students?:Yes
Housing options available:
  • Inclusive on campus
Residential supports for students who live in college/university housing:
  • Residential Assistant or Advisor who provides supports
Extracurricular
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:
  • Registered student organizations
  • Student government
  • Club sports
  • Campus events
  • Study abroad
  • Fraternities/sororities
Students participate in these campus-wide events:
  • College/University's Student orientation
  • College/University's Family orientation
  • College/University's Graduation