The UCNJ Center for Adult Transitions will work to enhance the lives of high school graduates, up to the age of 24, with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program will include transitional services, peer mentoring, educational opportunities, career exploration, and linkage to community resources. A limited number of students will be accepted into the program. Students who meet the criteria and are not accepted will be placed on a waiting list.

 

Each student admitted to the program must be able to administer their own medication (if applicable) and be capable of attending to their own personal hygiene. Students must also be able to independently navigate the College campus and be safe around busy streets. They should not be a flight risk. Transportation to and from campus is the student's responsibility. 

 

The application and interview process will ask the student to identify goals for participation in the program and initial career and/or academic interests. The student must have a strong desire to become an independent adult and possess sufficient emotional stability to participate successfully.

 

Steps to apply to the program:

1. apply to Universal Accessibility Services first- https://fs10.formsite.com/act-ucc/fcdsspspas/index.html?1585592845914

1- apply to The Center for Adult Transitions

2- attach relevant documentation clearly showing the existence of an intellectual or developmental disability.