终身大学

The path to greater inclusion, independence and contribution within your community!

College for life students raise their hand to answer the professor's question

JWCC enriches lives through learning by providing accessible educational opportunities and services at an exceptional value. 终身大学 (CFL) extends that mission to students with IDD, allowing JWCC to better reach the community as a whole.

Four easy steps to apply for the 终身大学 program

提交 在线申请.
Send your most recent IEP by email to the 节能灯协调员 or by regular mail to JWCC CFL, 1301 S 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62301.
联系 your high school to request a copy of your transcript sent to JWCC 招生.
安排必要的会议 (virtual or in-person) with the 节能灯协调员.

问题? 联系CFL协调员，电话是217.641.4340 to make sure that the program fits your needs, 或者你学生的需求, 在你注册和支付学费之前.

资格

终身大学 is for students 18 years of age and older who:

Have an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), or similar learning challenge.
Want to continue their education beyond high school.
想要参加非学分课程.
想成为校园生活的一部分.

Students who are ages 18-21 and still receiving special education services are encouraged to consider 终身大学. CFL can be a part of an effective IEP Transition Plan. Dual-enrolled students can continue receiving special education services from their school district while attending CFL. The 节能灯协调员 is available to talk to parents and educators interested in this option.

需求

学生应负责:

往返校园的交通工具.
午餐. (Like any other student – bring your own, buy on campus, go out with a friend.)
在校园里转转. (No supervision will be provided outside of the classroom.)
自我保健的需要.
遵守学院行为准则. (Do not be a danger to yourself or others. 不妨碍学习.)
支付学费.

尼克·伯吉斯

“We never dreamt that a program like this would ever be available for Nick. Nick has a completely different attitude going to JWCC than he did in high school. He has a great attitude at home and talks non-stop after being picked up both days. 我们很惊讶，也很感激! Nick is so very fond of all of his instructors. We have never experienced the excitement that Nick has when he comes home. The last 2 weeks have been such a pleasant surprise.”
吉尔·伯吉斯，尼克的母亲

成本

每门课程的学费是250美元. Some courses may also have supply fees which are typically $25 – $50 per course.

奖学金 may be available through the JWCC基金会 (217.641.4105).

不幸的是, Medicaid, Social Security, disability service funds and federal and state financial aid cannot cover 终身大学学费. 然而, ABLE account funds may be used for education expenses. Families and students are encouraged to reach out to civic and faith-based organizations to inquire about new scholarship possibilities.

课程/时间表

终身大学 courses are non-credit and include a variety of topics to prepare students for a fulfilling adult life in their communities.

Classes meet twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 2:50 PM each 16-week semester (August – December; January – May). 每节课50分钟. CFL follows the JWCC academic calendar.

A Learning Coach or volunteers may be available in classes to assist students. Instructors will consider diverse learners when choosing information and activities for the courses.

证书选择

Students may choose to take individual courses or seek a 终身学院证书, which demonstrates students’ independence, 工作准备, and preparation for adult citizenship in the community.

完成证书, students must successfully complete 8 CFL core courses plus 10 elective courses. 发展性大学课程, 审计的课程, or regular college credit-bearing courses may also be included.

A suggested three-year course of study is outlined below which assumes students will take the minimum required 3 courses only, 会在秋季开始吗, and that the semester they begin JWCC will be the first semester of their college experience. 然而, the 终身学院证书 program is a creative, 灵活的, and individualized process that students may complete in a shorter or longer time period.

Students who have graduated with a CFL Certificate:

May continue taking CFL electives as desired with no minimum number of courses per semester.
Will be enrolled in CFL elective courses during open registration after certificate-seeking students have completed early registration and be enrolled in CFL elective courses only as space allows.

Students who do not choose to seek a certificate:

Must meet with the 节能灯协调员 for approval to enroll.
是否可修读CFL核心课程或选修课程.
Must take a minimum of 3 CFL courses/semester (unless there are less than 3 courses available).
Will be enrolled in CFL courses during open registration after certificate-seeking students have completed early registration.
Will be enrolled in CFL courses only as space allows.

2023年春季课程

次	天	CRN	科目名称	必修课/选修课	学费+补给费
9-9:50	T / Th	63495	维护自己的权利2	要求:一年级	$250
9-9:50	T / Th	63496	劳动力预备2	要求:二年级	$250
10-10:50	T / Th	63497	健康的关系	要求:一年级	$250
10-10:50	T / Th	63498	个人理财	要求:二年级	$250
11-11:50	T / Th	63499	戏剧:剧本分析	选修	$250
11-11:50	T / Th	63500	烹饪	选修	$250
1-1:50	T / Th	63501	科学:科学方法	选修	$250
1-1:50	T / Th	63502	电影中的残疾 & TV	选修	$250
2-2:50	T / Th	63503	国际象棋概论	选修	$250
2-2:50	T / Th	63504	阅读	选修	$250