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~Transition~ to College 2010 “ Let the Journey Begin” Disability Services Office
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~Transition~ to College 2010
“ Let the Journey Begin”
Disability Services Office
What is the Transition to College Program?
The Transition to College Program is an absolutely free five-day seminar, August
30th- September 3rd, consisting of activities, tours, and information sessions, offered to students with identified learning
disabilities.
The program’s objective is to help students become familiar with the college and college services, and to develop useful skills, helping students to feel prepared and confident on the first day of class.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE PROGRAM?
• Any first-year student with an Identified Learning Disability, who will be attending Sault College in the fall
Get to know:The college campusStudent Services staff & resourcesExtracurricular and athletic
opportunitiesThe student council The library and research toolsCollege computer systems
LEARN, DEVELOP AND USE EFFECTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR POST-
SECONDARY EDUCATION !!!
Learn about:
Note-taking systems and strategies
Test-preparation, test-taking, and study strategies
Cont’d...
Cont’d.....
Effective organization and time-management strategies
Different assistive technologies available, and their applications
How to read course outlines, and developing a plan of attack
Learn about yourself, your rights,
and your responsibilities!!
• Gain a better understanding of your disability
• Learn about your rights (confidentiality, accommodation, etc.)
• Learn about your responsibilities, and to be a self advocate
Get a Head Start
Meet new friendsGet your student card, parking pass, locker, and textbooks.
Cont’d...
Meet with counsellors to discuss your accommodations, and useful resources/services before the start of the academic year
PLUS ...Free lunchesSupplies to get you startedA multitude of prizes…
You don’t have to take our word for it ...
According to student feedback, 100% of participants agreed that the Transition to College Program offered by the Sault College Disability Services Office was ‘useful or very useful to them’
Join us for the 2010 Transition to College Program
August 30th – September 3rd
“Let the Journey Begin”
How to register• Application forms are available online at
www.saultcollege.ca/Services/StudentServices/DisabilityServices.asp
• Application forms are also available at Sault College or local high schools
Disability ServicesPhone: (705) 759-2554 Ext. 2803Fax: (705) 759-9857 TDD: (705) 946-8619Room E1101
Email: [email protected]/services/studentservices
