The Impact U Program at Concordia College New York
A College Experience and so much more
What is Impact U?
The immersive, post-secondary Impact U program offers an
inclusive college experience to adults aged 18-26 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, along with the supports and safeguards necessary for success. Impact U students graduate from the 2-year program with a Certificate of Applied Learning and a resume of work experiences.
What is college life like for an Impact U Student?
Concordia’s Impact U students can live in the integrated dorms on our small, safe campus, and participate in all aspects of student life. They audit college-level classes open to all students, eat in the dining hall, perform community service, work in internships on and off campus, and enjoy the student-centered atmosphere of our small, faith-based college. Impact U graduates become lifelong Clippers – a valued part of Concordia’s close-knit alumni community.
What do students gain from the program?
Impact U encourages social and emotional growth while building skills in problem-solving, decision-making and self-advocacy. Academic learning is joined by preparation for employability in competitive, integrated job settings. Students engage in job readiness skills through prevocational training and supported employment in oncampus internships the first year, and possible off-campus internships the second year.
Admission Requirements
Admission Process
Students 18-26 years of age with varying abilities and learning styles including developmental disability, autism, and/or intellectual disability are welcome to apply. They should possess a high school or CDOS diploma, Alternate Assessment, or similar from outside New York State.
Prospective students and their parents will be personally interviewed, together and separately.
Students should also be: • Ambulatory, with the ability to navigate campus after training • Developmentally ready to work and motivated to work • Able to self-medicate and visit health services when needed • Able to exercise basic judgment regarding safety issues
Financial Aid Because Impact U students take Concordia classes for audit (non-credit), traditional financial aid is not an option. However, OPWDD Self- Directed funding may be allocated to cover some components of the program.
Contact Our Admission Office Today! +1.914.337.9300 x2155 admission@concordia-ny.edu
Required submissions include: • Completed application form • H ealth records as per Concordia College requirements • Vineland II scores • T wo recommendations from previous school • IEP as needed • S trengths-based, personcentered plan (may be created upon admission)