Catholic Colleges and University with Nondegree Programs for Students with IDD

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.

Benedictine College in Atchison, KS

St. Joseph of Cupertino Program

Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA

Compass Program

Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley, PA

Integrated Studies

Regis University in Denver, CO

GLOBAL Inclusive Program

Saint Joseph's College of Maine in Standish, ME

Integrated Studies

Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA

Pathways to Authentic College Experiences (PACE)

Villanova University in Villanova, PA

VUnited Scholars