College

Topics in this section:

• Succeeding in College (WWK13)

Depending on the school, college students with AD/HD can obtain a variety of educational supports and accomodations.

Choosing a College

It is important to research and visit each college to which you intend to apply. Most colleges have a department or office that handles services and accomodations for individuals with disabilities, but the level and quality of such services will vary from campus to campus.

There are some colleges that are dedicated to serving students with learning disabilities.

The following two directories may be helpful in locating a college:

• Peterson's Colleges with Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorders, sixth edition (Charles T. Mangrum II,Ed.D., and Stephen S. Strichart, Ph.D., eds., 2002).  Online directory at www.petersons.com.

• The K&W Guide to Colleges: For Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder

Related Topics:

• Legal Issues in the Workplace and Higher Education

Other Web Sites:

• Association on Higher Education and Disability
  AHEAD is a professional organization dedicated to the higher education of individuals with disabilities.
• College Board
  Information on seeking accommodations for tests administered through the College Board.
• Edge Foundation
  The Foundation's mission is to help every child, adolescent and young adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to fully realize their own potential, personal vision, and passion.
• ETS Guidelines for AD/HD Accomodations
  The Educational Testing Service administers many of the exams required for entrance in higher education programs, including the GMAT, SAT, and GRE.
• GED Testing Service
  The American Council on Education provides comprehensive information on the General Educational Development test, as well as testing accomodations.
• Heath Resource Center
  The Heath Resource Center at The George Washington University is the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
• Rights and Responsibilities for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities
  This guide is published by the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. It provides students with disabilities with information on their rights and responsibilities as they continue their education past high school. Instructions are included on the website for ordering this publication.