KU hosting information sessions about Transition to Postsecondary Education for students with intellectual disabilities

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education program (KU TPE) will host a Jayhawk Night informational meeting at sites across the state of Kansas for students with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and their families to learn about the program and application process.

Interested educators and others involved in postsecondary education for students with disabilities are also welcome. Registration is online.

All upcoming events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the date below:

• Oct. 27: Salina Health Education Center, 138 N. Santa Fe, Salina
• Oct. 28: AbilityPoint (formerly The Arc of Sedgwick County), 2919 W. 2nd St., Wichita
• Nov. 3: Manhattan High School’s Little Theater, 2100 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan
• Nov. 10: KU Edwards Campus, Overland Park.

KU TPE is a two-year, fully inclusive undergraduate certificate program at the Lawrence campus for students with IDD. Students complete at least 24 hours of KU credit-bearing courses that are included on their KU transcript. Students also participate in career internships and fully engage in KU student life. A variety of living options are available for KU TPE students including KU residence halls, scholarship halls and off-campus living, based on their choice.

KU TPE is currently accepting applications for fall 2022. The application deadline is Jan. 6, 2022. Additional information about application, admission and Jayhawk Nights is available on KU TPE’s website.