Inspiring Futures College Mentorship Program
OVERVIEW
Students with intellectual disability (ID) are going to college in Colorado thanks to inclusive higher education (IHE)! If you are a student with ID, you can go to college, too. By participating in our college mentorship program, you can learn about these college options directly from college students with ID to see if IHE is a good fit for you.
In this program, students will participate in 5 virtual mentorship sessions facilitated by IN! staff and led by college mentors. Mentors are students and graduates from current IHEs at Arapahoe Community College, Colorado State University, Lamar Community College, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Pikes Peak State College, Regis University, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, or University of Northern Colorado. Each week, we talk about a college topic in large and small groups. You learn about what life is like in college and discuss what you want your next steps to look like. You will also get to interact with other students who are interested in college!
DETAILS
The Inspiring Futures College Mentorship Program is Intended For:
- Students with intellectual disability (ID) that are interested in exploring college.
- Students in 11th grade or higher.
- Colorado residents.
- Note: Students do not need to be set on going to college in order to participate. They simply need to have an interest to learn more about it.
Key Dates
- Jan 30: Applications Due
- Feb 2-6: Student "interviews" (a time for us to get to know each other and to assess if this program is right for students' needs and goals)
- Feb 12: Weekly Mentorship Sessions Begin
Mentorship Session Schedule: Held virtually via Zoom on Thursdays from 4:30-5:30pm
- Feb 12: Week 1 - Get to know you & general mentor/mentee connection
- Feb 19: Week 2: Social life & academics in college
- Feb 26: Week 3: Independence & Career support in College
- Mar 5: Week 4: Goal setting
- Mar 12: Week 5: Celebration & Concluding Q&A (parents & teachers welcome!)
Questions? Reach out to Elise Kramer, IN!'s Community Engagement Coordinator: elise@inclusivehighered.org, 720-675-9139
CAMPUS TOURS!
Want to meet your mentors in person and explore various college campuses? Join us for OPTIONAL campus tours at:
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs - March 31 @ 10:30 am (Colorado Springs, CO)
- Pikes Peak State College - March 31 @ 2:30 pm (Colorado Springs, CO)
- University of Northern Colorado - April 1 @ 1:00 pm (Greeley, CO)
- Metropolitan State University of Denver - April 7 @ 10:00 am (Denver, CO)
- Arapahoe Community College - April 8 @ 1:30 pm (Littleton, CO)
- Colorado State University - April 9 @ 9:30 am (Fort Collins, CO)
- Regis University - TBA (Denver, CO)
