1. Differences Between High School and College
UW-Whitewater Center for Students with Disabilities

2. How College is Different
Class & Study expectations are different
The SYLLABUS!
Less time in class means more time spent outside of class studying!
Attendance and participation in class is often graded.
Teachers won’t tell you what notes to write down. They could provide outline of notes!
Group projects are regular assignments in classes.

3. How College is Different
Testing…
Professors don’t always have review sessions in class. SI sessions are a must!
You can’t make up tests if you don’t do well
Good grades on assignments do not affect your test grades but exams may be graded on a curve.
Final exams are often cumulative

4. How College is Different
First time living on your own?
New friends and possibly living with a roommate.
New city.
New activities and extracurriculars.
Possibly a new job and managing money on your own!

5. How College is Different Accommodations
Allowed
Exams & Quizzes
Extended Time (1.5x/2x)
Low Distraction Room
Computer for Essay
White noise/Music
Notetaking
Volunteer Note-taker
Smartpen
Digital Recorder
Laptop
Not allowed
Exams & Quizzes
Notes for tests
Retaking tests
Modified Grading
Notetaking
Not taking notes in lieu of having a note-taker
Not going to class in lieu of having a note-taker

6. How College is Different Accommodations
Allowed
Classroom accommodations
Preferential Seating
Seating Adjustments
In-class aides
Alternative media
Kurzweil
Large Print
Braille
Dragon Speech-To-Text
Media Captioning
Not allowed
Assignments
Extended time on assignments
Modified assignments

7. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Use your accommodations to your full advantage.

8. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College

9. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Use your accommodations to your full advantage.
Take responsibility for your learning and school activities.

10. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College

11. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Use your accommodations to your full advantage.
Take responsibility for your learning and school activities.
Always use organizational strategies.

12. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College

13. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Use your accommodations to your full advantage.
Take responsibility for your learning and school activities.
Always use organizational strategies.
Time management is key.

14. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College

15. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Use your accommodations to your full advantage.
Take responsibility for your learning and school activities.
Always use organizational strategies.
Time management is key.
Take advantage of all the campus has to offer.

16. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Free health and counseling services
Free tutoring, Supplemental Instructors,
Writing labs.
Free and fun activities every weekend in the University Center
Safe walks, unlock cars.

17. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
Use your accommodations to your full advantage.
Take responsibility for your learning and school activities.
Always use organizational strategies.
Time management is key.
Take advantage of all the campus has to offer.
Effectively self-advocate.

18. Top Six Ways to Be Successful as a Student with Disabilities in College
No one will know you need accommodations
Or help unless you request them or ask for it!