Prospective Students
How
do students enroll in the LEP?
The LEP requires students to submit an LEP application and documentation
of their learning disability and/or ADHD.
How
many students are enrolled in the LEP?
At this time, approximately 195 students. We have limited available space.
Interested students are encouraged to apply
and contract early.
Do
they pay a separate fee to participate in the program?
Students enrolled in the program pay a set fee above tuition for access
to our services. This fee may be covered by Financial Aid if a student
qualifies for such aid.
Are
all students with learning disabilities in the LEP?
No. Many students with learning disabilities choose not to participate
in the LEP. They are still, however, given accommodations through Disability
Services Program if they request. The most common accommodation requested
in these cases is extended time testing. Our office will be happy to meet
with you to discuss which program is more appropriate.
How
do you know students really have a learning disability?
To be accepted into the Learning Effectiveness Program, a student must
provide documentation of a learning disability or ADHD. Please see our
documentation guidelines if you have any questions.
Does
the LEP send out a list of students who are in the program to all of their
professors?
No. We protect the students' right to privacy. A student may not need
accommodations in a particular class and so will choose not to identify
him or herself as having a learning disability. Students must identify
themselves, however, if they desire accommodations. If a student does
choose to disclose his or her learning disability to professors, we will
assist the student.
Is
it possible for a student with a learning disability to get to college
without ever having been identified? What can be done to help these students?
Each year, the LEP sees several students who have never been diagnosed
with a learning disability who are referred to our program by their professors.
Often professors refer students who they know are working hard and asking
questions but still getting poor grades. These students may receive testing
and evaluations for possible learning disabilities at University Counseling
and Behavioral Health. If a learning disability is detected, students
may then apply to be in the LEP.
What kinds of behaviors might indicate the existence of a learning disability?
- Students who: work hard, participate in class, and have obviously done the homework, yet do poorly on tests.
- Students who: frequently misunderstand either oral or written directions.
- Students who: have erratic and sometimes bizarre spelling in their work.
- Students who: say they have a history of working hard in school yet still receive poor grades.
Do
students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD take the same classes
as other students?
Yes.
Students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD must complete the same
requirements as any other student at the University of Denver. The only
exception to this is in the area of foreign language. Many students with
learning disabilities have extreme difficulty learning a foreign language.
In those cases, students may petition to take substitution classes that
meet the cultural requirements of a foreign language class. click here
for more information.
Do
LEP
students graduate in 4 years, or does it take longer?
LEP students can graduate in four years, even if they take a reduced course
load their first quarter at DU. Students often take only 12 or 13 credits
their first quarter as they adjust to the college environment, and eventually
take 16-18 credits a quarter. Interterm sessions (between quarters) and
summer courses can also be used to pick up additional credit hours. To
graduate in 4 years, students need to average 15 credits per quarter.
My
student wants to study abroad - can students with LD/ADHD study abroad
and be successful?
Study abroad is an outstanding opportunity that can enhance students'
academic lives, change and open their worldview, and offer experiences
that create a lifetime of memories. LEP students are encouraged to explore
the multitude of study abroad programs available to them and consult their
LEP counselors regarding accommodation issues and considerations.
