Admission to CarolinaLIFE Program is selective. Meeting basic requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. In addition to submitting the required documentation, the candidates will interview with CarolinaLIFE™ Program Committee and will be required to participate in an on-site writing sample. A one hour period will be scheduled for the writing sample on the day of the interview.
Application Process
- Complete and send the application form
- Submit the required documentation
- Participate in an on-site writing sample
- Attend a personal interview
Requirements
- 18-23 years old (or in last year of public school program);
- Cognitive assessment with documented intellectual disability;
- High school non-academic track diploma (e.g. certificate of achievement) or certificate of attendance;
- The ability to learn and participate in inclusive classroom and work settings;
- Demonstrate interest and desire to pursue educational, employment and life experiences through post-secondary education;
- Agree to participate in a writing sample and interview process;
- Agree to participate in periodic assessments throughout program;
- Three letters of recommendation;
- Basic academic skills (e.g., write sentences, elementary reading skills, follow directions in a group or individually);
- Be willing to participate in research activities;
- Sign the Carolinian Creed.
How Do I apply?
- Contact CarolinaLIFE™ Program by email: sclife@mailbox.sc.edu or phone at (803) 576-5590 and ask for an application packet or download an application packet and student application form from our website at http://www.sa.sc.edu/carolinalife
- Complete and return the application packet, including a non-refundable application fee of $ 10.00 payable to University of South Carolina
- Submit all the required documentation
- Please send all admission materials to:
CarolinaLIFE™
240 Wardlaw – College of Education
820 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29208
Forms
-Student application packet
-Student application form
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