Transition
Things to Do Your Junior and Senior Year to Ease Your Transition to College
- Research the difference between high school and college in terms of what services are provided
- Know and understand what your disability is and how it affects you in the classroom
- Know your academic strengths and weaknesses
- Actively participate in your IEP meetings
- Research and visit each school you are interested in and make an appointment with the Accessibility Services Office
- Learn what accommodations are appropriate in college and try using only those accommodations
- Participate in any available study skills, time management, or assertiveness workshops that are available
- Make sure your documentation is current and up to date. Most colleges and universities ask that your documentation be no more than 3 years old
High School vs College: Different Responsibilities
| Issue | High School Responsibility | College Responsibility |
| Identification "I am here and I need services." |
School | Student |
| Assessment "I have a disability and the tests to prove it." |
School | Student |
| Program Access "I am able to access the information, materials and equipment used in my educational program." |
School/Parent | Student - Institution |
| Advocacy "I have rights and you have responsibilities." |
School/Parent | Student |
| Decision Making "I will be an active part of my education." |
Placement Team | Student |
| Transition Planning "I do not have the skills to manage my new environment" |
Placement Team | Student |
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities