Eligibility
Eligibility to apply to Campus For All:
- Must be 18 years of age by the time fall semester starts
- Must have a (self-defined)* intellectual disability + (See Notes Below)
- Does not meet University of Regina general admission criteria (e.g. has been enrolled in a high school special education program that does not lead to completion of a regular high school diploma)
- Wants to become a student at the University of Regina
- Is curious and interested in learning
- Is willing to make Campus For All a priority for four years
- Has the resources available to meet support requirements (e.g. homecare, personal support, etc.)
- Has the support and interest of friends,family or others
- Has demonstrated commitment to an inclusive life in the community
Eligibility and selection are not based on the level or complexity of the disability, reading, math or other skills. The program emphasises that students are able to be independent and can navigate campus on their own.
Note
* It is generally agreed that an intellectual disability originates before age 18 and is characterized by limitations in both:
- Cognitive functioning (such as learning, reasoning, problem solving, and planning)
- Adaptive behaviour (such as conceptual skills, social skills, and practical skills)
+Campus For All reserves the right to request documentation regarding the intellectual disability, including a clinical diagnosis by a registered psychologist.