UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program
University of California, Davis
UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program
463 California Avenue
Davis
, CA
95616
The UC Davis Redwood SEED (Supported Education to Elevate Diversity) Scholars Program is an inclusive college program for students with intellectual disabilities. Students in the program live on campus, take UC Davis classes for credit, engage in social activities and organizations, and participate in internships and paid work experiences. Each year, we accept up to 12 students with intellectual disabilities into our program for a total of not more than 48 students. Students take foundational courses as well as credit-bearing UC Davis courses in their area of interest. Students also have paid employment both on and off-campus. We are dedicated to having our graduates be ready for employment that is both integrated and offers a competitive wage. We are a program that encourages, supports and guides the whole student in having life experiences socially, increasing independent living skills, advancing in academics and exploring the richness of educational offerings at UC Davis.
Program information submitted: Feb 02, 2026
| General |
| Public or private: | Public |
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| Type of school: | 4-year college or university |
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| Is this program a federally funded TPSID program?: | No |
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| Number of students: | 45 |
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| Requirements |
| Program serves students who have left high school?: | Yes, all of our students have left high school |
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| High school diploma required?: | No, an IEP/non-standard diploma/certificate of attendance is accepted |
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| Deadline to apply to this program: | 2-Jan-27 |
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| Admission link: | Program admission |
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| Criteria for admission: | - 18 plus
- Age range: 18-23 at the time of admission
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| Accepts out-of-state students?: | No |
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| Students in this program have these disabilities: | - Intellectual disability
- Autism
- Fragile X Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Lujan Syndrome, 13q Deletion, Microcephaly
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| Planned program length: |
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| Acceptance, Retention, and Completion Rates |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100% |
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| Cost |
| Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year: | $21,000.00 |
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| Room and board cost: | $20,771.00 |
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| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?: | No |
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| Students pay for the program in the following ways: | - Private pay (student and family)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Funds
- Scholarships
- Medicaid Waiver or Day Habilitation funds
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| 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
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| More about course access: | Please visit this link that will give more information about our UC Davis courses: https://redwoodseed.ucdavis.edu/audited-courses-uc-davis |
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| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
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| Information on special classes: | Please visit this link that will give more information about our foundational courses: https://redwoodseed.ucdavis.edu/foundational-courses |
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| Percentage of all courses taken by students that are inclusive: | 50-74% |
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| Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each semester?: | Yes |
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| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Integrated Studies Digital Badge Credential |
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| Is the credential approved by the college/university?: | Yes, this credential has been through a formal approval process at the IHE |
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| Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services: |
- Career services
- Disability/accessibility services
- Academic tutoring services
- Health services
- Mental health/counseling services
- Access to a transcript via the registrar
- Academic advising services (not program staff)
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| Employment |
| Percent of students in this program have paid work while attending the program: | 100% |
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| Other career development activities are: | - Internships
- Volunteer work
- Community Service
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 88% |
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| Additional information about career development and work experience: | You can find out more about Career Development and Work Experiences at this link: https://redwoodseed.ucdavis.edu/employment |
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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 |
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| Housing |
| Housing is provided to students?: | Yes |
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| Housing options available: | |
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| Residential supports for students who live in college/university housing: | - Uncompensated roommate/suitemate who provides supports
- Residential Assistant or Advisor who provides supports
- Residential Living Mentors
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