UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE)

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Basic Information

Address: 113 Lucas Hall, One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121
Phone Number: 3145165911
President: Jonathan Lidgus, Director

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UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE)
UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE)
UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE)
UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE)

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Additional Information

School Type: Inclusive College Program
Organization Affiliation: University of Missouri System Midwest Inclusive Postsecondary Alliance (MIPSA) Think College Show Me College U.S. Department of Education
Degrees Offered:

Chancellor's Certificate or Bachelor's Degree

School Setting:

The Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE) offers three programs for the neurodiverse population of students interested in attending college at the University of Missouri - St. Louis: Succeed Program, Succeed+ Program, and Link Program.

Succeed: Nationally recognized and award-winning, this model comprehensive transition and postsecondary program was established in 2013. Students earn academic credit hours and earn a Chancellor's Certificate after two years in the program. Succeed+ is a similar, but non-credit earning program.

Link: Offers comprehensive academic and vocational support services for students aiming to earn either a two-year Chancellor's Degree or a four-year Bachelor's Degree.

We offer an inclusive college experience at the University of Missouri - St. Louis (UMSL). This implies shared classes, student organization and campus activities/events, and even vocational opportunities between neurotypical and neurodiverse student populations.

School Size: Over 15,000 undergraduate students
Housing Type: Dormitory or apartment suite
Admissions Requirements:

Office of Admissions | UMSL

Application/Transfer Deadlines:

Office of Admissions | UMSL

International Students:

https://www.umsl.edu/admissions/

Mission Statement:

The Office of Inclusive Post Secondary Education (OIPE) is dedicated to empowering students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing inclusive opportunities and fostering self-determination skills grounded across four pillars: Live, Learn, Work, and Play.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Through active collaboration with diverse campus and community partners and a holistic approach to student supports, we envision a college experience where our students can live independently, learn in a supportive and inclusive environment, find secure meaningful employment, and be successfully immersed in a rich social climate.