Admission Criteria:
Consideration for admission to the EXCEL Vocational program is given to individuals who meet the following criteria:
- #1 - Student must want college and competitive paid employment in a vocational field as their ultimate goal, their vision!
- Vocationally motivated - desire and motivation to learn in a college and vocational setting
- Basic math skills may be required
- Confident in ability to fully commit to EXCEL student responsibilities/program components
- Able to identify future career goals that align with vocational training
- Expresses strong desire to live and work independently as possible in the community; a vision supported by family/guardian
- Acceptable social behavior and emotional stability/maturity; no history of disruptive or challenging behaviors
- Communication skills - ability to adequately interact with others on BSU campus (staff, coaches, professor, peers..)
- Solid High School attendance record/recommendation letters attesting to academic and vocational commitment
Additional criteria for students applying to the EXCEL Residence Life program:
- Able to function independently (uses technology, navigates campus, follows own schedule, etc.)
- Functional daily living skills (personal care, grooming, etc.).
- Functional self-advocacy skills (knowledge of one’s own disability and learning strengths/needs)
- Able to independently recognize and react to emergency situations
- Able to live independent from support staff
- Able to make appropriate decisions regarding personal safety
- Able to manage personal belongings (ID, phone, wallet, money, etc.).
- At least a third-grade reading level