OVERVIEW

Students with intellectual disability (ID) are going to college in Colorado thanks to the Inclusive Higher Education programs across our state. 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 and see if it’s a good fit for you. 

In this program, students will participate in 6 virtual mentorship sessions facilitated by IN! staff and led by college mentors. College mentors will be from current inclusive programs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Northern Colorado, Arapahoe Community College, Regis University, and Colorado State University. Each week we will talk about a college topic in large and small groups. You will learn about what life is like in college and discuss what you want to do after high school. You will also get to interact with other high school and transition students that 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 as an option after high school. 
• Juniors and seniors in high school or students in a transition (18-21) program.  
• 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

• Sept 17          Applications Due
• Sept 16-20     Student Interviews 
• Sept 24          Weekly Mentorship Sessions Begin 

Mentorship Session Schedule: Held virtually via Zoom on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30pm

• Sept 24    Week 1: Get to know you & general mentor/mentee connection
• Oct 1        Week 2: Campus & social life in college  
• Oct 8        Week 3: Academics in college 
• Oct 15      Week 4: Career exploration 
• Oct 22      Week 5: Independence & self-determination
• Oct 29      Week 6: Celebration & Concluding Q&A (parents welcome)  

Questions? Reach out to Elise Kramer, IN!'s Program Coordinator: elise@inclusivehighered.org