High school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, who want to attend college but not earn a degree have more options every year. A good source to find which colleges and universities have nondegree programs specifically designed for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities is thinkcollege.net. However, there is no reliable way to narrow the search only to Catholic institutions. The following is a partial list. Email epotts@ncpd.edu with additions.
Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA
Benedictine College in Atchison, KS
St. Joseph of Cupertino Program
Regis University in Denver, CO
Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish, ME
Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA
Pathways to Authentic College Experiences (PACE)
Villanova University in Villanova, PA
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