TAP Admission Requirements and Checklist To be considered for admission to the TAP program, the applicant: ● is a high school graduate age 18 or older with a documented intellectual disability or developmental disability ● demonstrates interest and desire to fully participate in a four year college experience ● has the ability to function independently for a sustained period of time ● demonstrates independent selfhelp skills ● is independent in handling his/her own specialized dietary and/or medical needs, as well as in the use of his/her own medication. Program staff do NOT manage/administer medications ● has basic academic skills (Third grade reading/math level preferred) ● has demonstrated ability to complete academic work or other assigned tasks ● has no significant behavioral or emotional problems that would impact full participation in the program and maintain appropriate behavior in a variety of settings ● has demonstrated ability to accept feedback and direction from others and make progress towards performance goals accordingly ● his/her parent/caregivers agree to adhere to all university and program policies Application checklist: ❏ Student Application Form and $50 check made payable t o University of Cincinnati ❏ Study Goals for Future ❏ Most current official High School Transcript including official IEP and discipline records. If statewide testing accommodations are not included in the IEP, a separate document is required ❏ Most current Educational, Psychological/Behavioral Evaluation ❏ Complete health evaluation with physician’s signature ❏ (3) Recommendation Packets from nonfamily members who have known the applicant for at least 1 year. Recommendations should include at least one from an educator and students are encouraged to include an employer or volunteer supervisor. Recommendation Packet is included in this Admissions Application file. Applications and Recommendations should be submitted to: University of Cincinnati CECH, School of Education Director, Transition and Access Program 600 Teachers College PO Box 210002 Cincinnati OH, 45221
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TAP Admissions Application Process Application submitted and deposit paid Application reviewed for completeness and eligibility determination Applicant is notified in writing of admission status (goal is within 6 weeks of receipt of application) 1) applicant approved for next step in admissions process 2) determination that applicant does not meet eligibility requirements with recommendations for growth (file kept for 5 years if applicant reapplies) Approved applicants scheduled for admissions interview with at least one parent/caregiver and complete required assessments
1)Interview: Plan for 2 hours. The process may include class visit, campus tour, and discussion with current students. 2)Completed Assessments as designated: ❏ Academic Skills Assessment ❏ AIR Selfdetermination Assessment ❏ BASC Assessment ❏ Brief Assessment ❏ Parent Employability/Life Skills Assessment ❏ Student Employability/Life Skills Assessment Notification of final admission determination (goal is within 1 month of interview) 1) applicant admitted and notified in writing 2) determination that applicant does not meet eligibility requirements with recommendations for growth (file kept for 5 years if applicant reapplies) Admission Confirmation Applicant submits Basic Data Form and $100 confirmation payment within 30 days to secure enrollment. Written notification of receipt of confirmation mailed to applicant within 2 weeks. Applicant notified of New Orientation Process in spring prior to start of academic year.
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Student Application Form How did you hear about the TAP Program?______________________________________________
Contact Information: Applicant’s Name:
Preferred Name:
Home Address: City/State/Zip: Email:
Cell phone:
Parent/Guardian 1 Name: Parent/Guardian 1 Address: City/State/Zip: Prefered phone # parent/guardian 1: Parent/Guardian 2 Name: Parent/Guardian 2 Address: City/State/Zip: Prefered phone # parent/guardian 2:
Educational History Name and address of High Schools Attended Date/anticipated date of graduation or receipt of high school diploma/equivalent PostHigh Schools Attended(please include official transcript) Degree or Certification earned and date of completion or graduation Have you participated in general education classes in your home school? Yes No What hobbies, clubs, sports or other leisure activities do you participate in?
Employment History Please provide information regarding any paid employment, unpaid employment, school based employment training and internships or submit a copy of an updated resume. 1. Employer/Internship Location Start date ____________ End Date ______________ Supervisor Name:____________________Phone:__________________email:______________________ Was this a Paid or Unpaid Employment/ Internship? _______________ What work experiences did you most enjoy? Why?
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What did you need help with most? 2. Employer/Internship Location Start date ____________ End Date ______________ Supervisor Name:____________________Phone:__________________email:______________________ Was this a Paid or Unpaid Employment/ Internship? _______________ What work experiences did you most enjoy? Why? What did you need help with most? 3. Employer/Internship Location Start date ____________ End Date ______________ Supervisor Name:____________________Phone:__________________email:______________________ Was this a Paid or Unpaid Employment/ Internship? _______________ What work experiences did you most enjoy? Why? What did you need help with most?
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Student Goals for Future (To be completed by applicant) Discuss two of your goals for the future upon completion of this program? Employment As an independent adult, the job I plan to have is Academic As a TAP student, I would like to take courses in Independent Living As an independent adult, I plan to live (Where will you live? Will you live in an apartment, your own house, in a group home? Will you live with your family, friend, or someone else?) I may need to access these supports (Will you need assistance? What kind? Do you know what is available in your community?) Community Participation As an independent adult I plan to be involved in these community activities (What will you do in the community? Do your banking and shopping? Volunteer? Be involved in clubs?) Recreation & Leisure As an independent adult, I plan to stay active in these group activities (What will you do to have fun? What will you do with your friends? How will you stay fit and healthy?) Please use this space to provide us with any additional information about yourself that you wish to share.
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Recommendations and Release The following people will be submitting a recommendation packet for the applicant: Name Relationship Address City State Zip email preferred phone to contact Name Relationship Address City State Zip email preferred phone to contact Name Relationship Address City State Zip email preferred phone to contact I agree to waive my right to access the applicant’s recommendation packets. Print Applicant Name: __________________________________________ Applicant signature ____________________________________________Date __________________ Print Parent/guardian #1 Name: ________________________________________ Parent/guardian signature _____________________________Date __________________ Print Parent/guardian #2 Name: ________________________________________ Parent/guardian signature _____________________________Date __________________
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UC/TAP Recommendation Packet __________________________________________ (Applicant name) The above named individual has applied for admission to the Transition and Access Program (TAP) at the University of Cincinnati. The Transition and Access Program is a four year certificate program including residential campus living that provides young adults with intellectual and developmental disability an inclusive college experience designed to enhance their academic, vocational, social, and independent living skills. For more information regarding TAP, please visit our website at http://cech.uc.edu/education/ats/tap.html. Please submit a letter of recommendation as described on the attachment to the best of your ability. The applicant has waived his/her right to access this information. If you have any further question please contact the TAP Director at 5135566611. Thank you. Recommender Contact Information Name Title/Organization Address City State Zip Email Address Preferred Phone to contact All documents should be returned to: University of Cincinnati CECH, School of Education Director, Transition and Access Program PO Box 210002 Cincinnati, OH 45221
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RECOMMENDATION LETTER Applicant Name:________________________Recommender Name: __________________________ Please submit a letter of recommendation including responses to the following questions or statements 1. How long have you know the applicant and in what capacity? 2. How you feel the applicant would benefit from the Transition and Access Program? 3. Describe any specific behaviors the applicant engages in that would interfere with their ability to fully participate in TAP. 4. Describe the strengths that the applicant has that will make him/her a strong applicant for the Transition and Access Program. 5. Describe areas of need that you feel participation in TAP can support. What are the applicant’s transition needs, or current goals, and how can TAP best support the applicant in achieving them?
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