Washington State University
WSU ROAR
160 Cleveland Hall
Pullman , WA 99164
160 Cleveland Hall
Pullman , WA 99164
Note: This program is able to provide federal financial aid as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
| Program Contact | WSU ROAR |
| Program Contact Email | coe.roar@wsu.edu |
| Program Phone | 509-335-4078 |
| Website | Program website |
| Social Media: | Program Social Media |
WSU ROAR is a two-year inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the WSU College of Education. The program offers individualized coursework and experiences in education, vocation, social skills, and independent living through person-centered planning, preparing students for competitive integrated employment. Students live communally on the Pullman, WA, campus, participate in individualized programming, and complete WSU audit courses with same-aged peers as part of the Cougar experience. Graduates earn a college-recognized certificate of completion. WSU ROAR is a TPSID program and an approved Comprehensive Transition Program.
WSU ROAR is developing three growth initiatives: Ready2ROAR, a pre-college summer transition program; ROAR Advance, an advanced credential pathway focused on career specialization and independence; and ROAR Beyond, post-completion supports for employment and community living.
Program information submitted: Feb 02, 2026
| 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: | 30 |
| 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: | 28-Feb |
| 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: | 93% |
| 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: | $17,000.00 |
| Room and board cost: | $9,000.00 |
| Program specific fees: | $0.00 |
| Other costs: | $0.00 Audit course fees averaging $2300, dining plan (required for first-year students) averaging $5000, University mandatory fees averaging $750, books/supplies averaging $500 |
| 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: | WSU ROAR General Scholarship is funded through gifts and we've been able to award between $90,000-$160,000 each year for the past 4 years. This is a need-based scholarship, relying on FAFSA to determine need. |
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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 in the two-year CTP program take 3 specialized courses and 2 inclusive audit courses. Students in ROAR Advance, take only courses for audit, are dually enrolled in a community college, and/or are working towards a certification (ie; CDA, Para-educators)/ |
| Are students in this program able to access support services through your IHE disability services office?: | No |
| Students take courses that are only for students in this program: | Yes |
| Information on special classes: | Digital Literacy, Career Planning and Professional Development, Independent Living Lab |
| 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: | Comprehensive Transition Program Certificate of Completion |
| 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?: | we will explore a plan for any industry or college recognized certification based on individual goals |
| 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: | 10% |
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| Percent of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program: | 33% |
| 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 |
| Housing options available: |
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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): | 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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