Transitioning to College
We are excited to welcome you to the 香港澳门资料大全 Office of Accessible Education. Below are a few notable differences between high school and college accommodations. Please know that we are here to assist students with a successful transition to college.
We recommend students register with our office the summer before starting to get a jump start on identifying accommodations and other helpful resources that will contribute to your success.
Identification
- High School: Students are identified by the school districts.
- College: Students must self-identify by registering with the Office of Accessible Education.
Privacy
- High School: Information is shared with parents/guardians.
- College: Every student's right to privacy and confidentiality is upheld.
Placement and Accommodations
- High School: Placement and accommodations include parents/guardians.
- College: Placement and accommodations do not include parents/guardians.
Instructor Awareness
- High School: Special Education teachers may know the student and be aware of specific difficulties or concerns, including strengths and weaknesses.
- College: Students will need to initiate discussion and make concerns known to college instructors, advisors, and Office of Accessible Education staff.
Time Management
- High School: School district structures a student's weekly schedule.
- College: Each student is responsible for their own time management. Office of Accessible Education staff are here to assist with developing time management strategies for academic success.
Reminders and Deadlines
- High School: Teachers remind students of exam dates and assignment deadlines.
- College: Students are expected to know exam dates and assignment deadlines by referring to course syllabi.
Altering Courses and Programs
- High School: Courses and programs can be fundamentally altered.
- College: Courses and programs are not fundamentally altered. The College will ensure students have appropriate accommodations and access.