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University of Colorado at Boulder - Services for Learning Disabled Students



Programs|Application Requirements|Student Services|Term and Staff Information

About Learning Disabled Programs and Services

This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:
According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
  • There is no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
  • There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
  • There were 250 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.


Application Requirements

  • SAT I is required.
  • ACT is required.
  • Diagnostic tests are required.
  • A personal interview is not neccessary.
  • Untimed tests are accepted.
  • GED certification is accepted.
  • top half of secondary school class is the minimum class rank accepted.


Learning Disabled Student Services
  • List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
    • Diagnostic Testing Services
    • Untimed Tests
    • Learning Center
    • Other: Individual sessions with Learning Disabled specialist to build compensatory strategies.
  • Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
  • Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.


Learning Disabled Term and Staff Information
  • The Learning Disabled student program runs on a partial term.
  • A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
  • Additional time is given to complete degree.
  • No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
  • There are 1 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
  • There are 3 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
  • Terri Bodhaine, Coordinator of Learning Disabled Program, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
  • Contact Terri Bodhaine, Coordinator of Learning Disabled Program, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 303 492-8671.
  • Other important information: Special admissions process available for Learning Disabled students, but program also works with students who were admitted under traditional criteria yet need Learning Disabled support.