10 West Edge, Suite 101
Durham , NH 03824
| Program Contact | Ariel Schwartz |
| Program Contact Email | unh4u.durham@unh.edu |
| Program Phone | 603-862-4320 |
| Website | Program website |
UNH-4U is a 2-year inclusive postsecondary education program at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) in which students pursue individualized programming that supports their career, academic, and independent living goals. Driven by a person-centered planning process, students audit UNH courses aligned with their individualized career goals. To supplement UNH academic courses, students also complete UNH-4U seminars related to academic success, wellness, and career exploration and planning. UNH-4U students participate in campus life, including living in dorms and participating in UNH student activities, clubs, and events. Students are provided with individualized supports by the UNH-4U staff and peer academic coaches and campus ambassadors. Upon completion of UNH-4U, students receive badges through UNH’s micro-credentialing program. These badges can be used to communicate skills, experiences, and knowledge gained to future employers.
Program information submitted: Jan 11, 2024
| General | |
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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: | 5 |
| 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: | Late January |
| 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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| Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term: | 100% |
| Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one: | 100% |
| Notes on acceptance and attendance: | 100% of eligible applicants were accepted |
| Cost | |
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| Average student in-state tuition and fees for the current school year: | $3,000.00 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees: | $3,000.00 |
| Room and board cost: | $14,900.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $0.00 |
| Is this program able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP)?: | No plans to become CTP |
| Students pay for the program in the following ways: |
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| 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 courses across all academic departments. Our program works with Associate Deans to identify courses that will accept auditing students. Typically, students have no challenges auditing their preferred courses. |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | Our students take two seminars designed specifically for our program. One focuses on academic success and wellness and the other focuses on career preparation/employment. |
| 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 |
| Credential(s) students earn upon completing the program: | Students receive microcredentials/"badges" |
| 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: | 0% |
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| Additional information about career development and work experience: | In 2022-2023 all 2nd year students had internship in areas of their interest, but these were not paid. All students had summer/winter jobs in their communities at home. |
| 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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| Extracurricular | |
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| 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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