• Students are 18-25 at time of admission.
• Completed high school.
• Documentation of an intellectual disability.
• Motivation and commitment to attend college classes, complete programming, become employed and live independently.
• Ability to follow Lakeland University’s student code of conduct, which is founded in the annual charge from our president: “Take care of yourself, take care of each other and take care of this place.”
• Ability to manage hygiene, diet and medications with a minimal level of support.
• Capacity to work independently and productively for one-and-half hours or more at a time, such as during a class.

When applying for admission to the Lakeland’s Life & Career Studies program, students are asked to submit the following:

1.  A completed application.
2.  Official high school transcripts.
3.  Documentation of intellectual disability including IEP, if available.
4.  Written or digital statement addressing why you want to attend Lakeland’s Life & Career Studies program, including future life goals.
5.  Survey forms identifying two individuals who can provide a recommendation, one from a community member or work supervisor, and the other from a teacher.
6.  Individual Plan of Employment if working with DVR.

Completed applications must be submitted by the January 5, 2024 to be considered in the first round of applicants. Rolling admissions will continue for all applications completed after January 5th. A completed application includes all materials listed under the "Application for Admission" dropdown. The admissions team will review each applicant’s file.

As a part of the admissions process, students will complete an interview on the Lakeland campus with the Life & Career Studies team. Areas to be assessed during the interview include:

• Ability to focus and work independently for an hour-and-a-half, such as during class.
• Support and encouragement of family members.
• Absence of problematic behaviors (self-harm, disruptive behavior, etc.)
• Personal disposition and maturity including ability to work with others effectively.
• Capacity to manage self-care, hygiene and medication.
• Skills to use a smart phone with texting capability.

Applicants will be notified in writing of either acceptance or denial. Decisions of the admissions team are final.

The estimated annual cost of attendance for participation in the Life & Career Studies program is presented below:

• TOTAL: $29,908
  • Program Fee: $17,000
  • General Fee $990
  • Student Activity Fee: $396
  • Room (Grosshuesch Hall, Double Occupancy): $5,736
  • Board (19-Meal All Access Plan): $5,786

*Does not include application fee, deposits, textbook or other expenses.