In addition to the usual questions students have about colleges – about admissions, requirements, academic programs and social atmosphere – students with learning disabilities need to make some additional inquiries of college administrators.
What, if any, special programs and support services are in place here for students with learning disabilities?
Are support services and/or tutoring included in the tuition, or do they cost extra?
How long has your learning disabilities support program been in existence?
How many students with learning disabilities have received services here in recent years?
What documentation must I provide in order to obtain services?
What is the procedure for negotiating accommodations and modifications with instructors?
What is the minimum number of credits per semester required to be considered a full-time student?
Are courses available in basic writing and study skills?
What is the average class size in my area of academic interest?
Does the college – or the proposed major – have mathematics or a foreign language requirement?
What is available in the way of work-study programs and internships?
Are tutoring and academic and career counseling handled through the learning disabilities support center or through academic departments and general counseling offices?
What kind of technical support is available? How easy it is to get access to a computer?
What grading options are available? Can any courses be taken on a pass/fail basis?
If noise and distractions are a problem, what housing options are available?
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