Made for Success
You’ve worked hard to get where you are. You deserve a community that celebrates your strengths, understands your challenges, and supports your unique goals.
That’s Curry. With nationally recognized programs for students with learning differences, customizable accommodations, and free career services for life, Curry helps you build a future that’s authentically yours.
Top 10
Best Colleges List for students with learning differences by College Magazine
PROGRAM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING (PAL)
Curry was the first college in the country to create a program specifically designed to support students with ADHD and other learning differences. Our nationally recognized program offers you tailored accommodations and tools for test taking, time management, self-advocacy, communication skills, and more. You can work with your PAL advisor to choose the accommodations that are best for you.
SOCIAL ACHIEVEMENT IN LEARNING (SAIL) PROGRAM
This new program, launched in 2024, offers social assistance, transitional support, self-advocacy support, and accommodations for those with ASD, with guidance from our Speech Language Pathologist, Wellness Coordinator, and Community Director. It’s how we meet all kinds of needs with personalized care and shared expertise.
CAREER & EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING (CXL)
The CXL team helps you start building your career plan your very first year, offering internship connections, study abroad experiences, professional skill-building, and career support that’s available throughout your whole career. Sign up here for the Curry Commitment program, the only job guarantee program in Massachusetts.
ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT
• Our Academic Advisors help you create your schedule by getting to know you, your learning style, and your goals.
• Our Office of Academic Success keeps you on track with skill-building workshops and one-on-one consultations.
• Our Writing Center specialists and Peer Writing fellows support you in every stage of the writing process, from your first outline to the final proofread.
• Our Peer and Professional Tutors provide personalized support in a wide range of subjects, so you can thrive in all of your courses.
Discover all the ways Curry’s academic resources are made for you.
Curry College - Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL)
A Personalized Education That Meets You Where You Are
Nothing should stand between you and a great education, even if you learn differently. For over 50 years, our Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) has been a national leader in providing a personalized, strength-based education for college students with diagnosed learning differences, executive function challenges, and/or ADHD.
As the first program of its kind in the country, PAL redefines what academic support can look like in higher education. Through credit-bearing courses, one-on-one instruction, and a deep understanding of neurodiverse learners, PAL empowers students to succeed academically while also developing confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging.
Our experienced faculty do more than teach, they advocate and build lasting relationships with students. Students in PAL are known not just for their resilience but for becoming leaders in and beyond the classroom. That’s why nearly 1 in 5 incoming Curry students chooses PAL each year: it’s not just a support program, it’s a launchpad for lifelong success.
“ PAL’s approach to course design and delivery emphasizes creativity and flexibility, facilitating engaging learning experiences for students that may include hands-on activities, real-world analysis, information literacy, and simulations.”
Dr. Nicole Parsons Co-Director, Assistant Professor, PAL
No One Supports Inclusive Learning Like Curry
PROGRAM BENEFITS
PERSONALIZED LEARNING EXPERIENCE
PAL’s teaching approach is highly personalized, with customized curricula developed to meet the specific and diverse needs of each student.
PASSIONATE AND DEDICATED FACULTY
Faculty members are deeply committed to education and student well-being, creating a nurturing environment where students are seen and treated as whole individuals.
EMPOWERMENT AND LEADERSHIP
The program empowers students to assume leadership roles, fostering a culture of responsibility, initiative, and belonging.
EMPHASIS ON ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
PAL integrates access to assistive technology and educational apps as a core component of its learning strategy. These tools are designed to enhance the learning experience by providing students with the resources they need to overcome challenges and maximize their academic potential.
Lead. Inspire. Connect.
Students in PAL have many opportunities to make connections, find support, and help others. As a PAL Student Ambassador, students actively engage with peers, lead campus tours, organize events, manage social media, and promote PAL initiatives. This role allows a student to play a vital part in fostering a sense of community and enhancing their leadership and communication skills.
SUMMER PAL
Kick off the academic experience at Curry College, live in our residence halls, and experience a taste of life in the Boston area with our 4-credit, immersive Summer PAL program. During this highly acclaimed summer experience, students in PAL will:
• Establish relationships with trained PAL Peer Mentors and faculty.
• Experience living in a residence hall on campus and make new friends.
• Gain a greater understanding of your individual learning profile.
• Discover how to use technology to support your academic goals.
• Learn strategies for managing the demands of college academics.
• Explore the unique resources Curry College has to offer.
Social Achievement In Learning (SAIL) Program
The Social Achievement in Learning (SAIL) program is designed for academically capable students with neurodiverse profiles who benefit from individualized support to reach their full potential in a college environment. SAIL-appropriate students thrive when provided with social coaching, transitional assistance, self-advocacy support, and sensory-friendly housing. Our students often have diagnoses of ASD, non-verbal learning disorder, social-pragmatic language disorder, and/or co-occurring diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, and executive functioning challenges, or self-report a demonstrated need for social supports.
The SAIL team includes a Speech Language Pathologist and a Wellness Coordinator, along with Community Directors who have specialized training in students’ social, behavioral and organizational needs.
SAIL is for students who are working on:
• Understanding social cues or nonverbal communication
• Understanding the point of view of others
• Initiating communication and self-advocacy skills
• Sensory processing
• Planning, sequencing, and completing academic and life tasks
• Socializing with peers
Scan the QR code for more information about the admission process for SAIL
SAIL is NOT meant for students who require behavior interventions and/or are unable to perform daily living skills independently.
SAIL Program Services
• Social Assistance
• Transitional Support
• SAIL Community Living
• Career Readiness Programming
• Wellness Support
PLEASE NOTE: Students should indicate interest in joining SAIL on the common application. SAIL program staff will be in touch to schedule the required interview. SAIL students are also eligible to apply for the traditional PAL program.
Made for Community
Meet friends for a movie night. Find belonging in our gender-inclusive housing. Join a book club to hear diverse voices, and learn from mentors who know your story. Our welcoming community is built for connection and collaboration.
DIVERSITY CENTER
The Diversity Center in the Student Center welcomes all sizes, all colors, all cultures, all sexes, all beliefs, all religions, all ages, all types, all people to Curry. It is a safe space on campus for all, with a focus on underrepresented populations.
PRIDE RESOURCE ROOM
The Diversity Center’s PRIDE Resource Room provides a welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ educational meetings, books, games, and tools for the entire Curry community.
FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS
We believe that being the first in your family to attend college is an incredible achievement. We’re here to support you every step of the way as you navigate this exciting and transformative journey.
RISE UP MENTORING PROGRAM
RISE UP matches first-year and transfer students from underrepresented communities with seasoned juniors and seniors, giving you insider knowledge on academics, social life, and available resources and programs.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OFFICE
This lively campus office organizes community-wide social events, including First Night Curry, Fall Festival, barbecues at Westhaver Park, food trucks, outdoor movie nights, games, and live music.
O FFICE OF SPIRITUAL LIFE
The Office of Spiritual Life provides services and community events that support spiritual and religious wellbeing. Our non-denominational chapel offers space for worship and prayer services, reflection, or meditation for students from all religious backgrounds and none.
Share Your Passions
Best Colleges List for students with learning disabilities by College Magazine
Our 40+ studentrun clubs and affinity programs are ready to welcome you.
Find your club or affinity group—or create your own.
“At Curry, you meet so many people with similar experiences that you really feel seen, heard, and welcomed. I found my niche.”
Cheryl
Kohl ’26 Public Health & Wellness PAL Student Ambassador
Made for the Whole You
If you need to rest, we have indoor and outdoor sensory-friendly spaces. If you want to blow off steam and break a sweat, we have a lively dance studio. If you want to try something new, we have goat yoga sessions. It’s all part of a truly supportive learning environment that’s made for you.
HEALTH CENTER
Find educational workshops and an outpatient clinic for routine, acute, and chronic health issues and injuries.
FITNESS CENTER
Benefit your body and mind with our cardio and strength equipment, dance studio, and group classes for spin, yoga, HIIT, and pilates.
COUNSELING CENTER
Attend therapy sessions or mindfulness workshops, or get urgent support from skilled crisis-intervention clinicians.
CARES TEAM
Get additional support from our campuswide CARES (Care, Assess, Respond, Evaluate, & Support) team, which offers tailored academic, emotional, or psychological support plans that ensure your safety and success.
OFFICE OF ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Choose from personalized accommodations, including ADAaccessible bedrooms and bathrooms, allergen-related modifications, and disability accommodations abroad.
DINING ACCOMMODATIONS
Receive support from our on-campus, registered dietician. Our Simple Servings Stations offer additional allergen-free options.
TIMELYCARE
Access 24/7 medical and mental health services online.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY SPACES
Need a sensory break?
Our campus is packed with special spots for everyone to find their calm:
- Our Quiet Study Lounge
- Our Counseling Center’s Mind Spa
- Our non-denominational chapel
- Our Fitness Center’s calming yoga sessions
- Our campus hammocks and wooded walking paths
- And there’s even more waiting for you to explore
“The whole community is by your side when you’re going through things. I really appreciate how much we trust each other at Curry.”
Dylan Nash ’26 Environmental Science
Find out more about our personalized wellness
services.
MEET GRAHAM
Say hello to Graham, our community resource dog named after Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone and a former chancellor at Curry. Graham is ready to greet you at the office of President Jay Gonzalez whenever you need a furry friend or some pawsitive vibes.
Follow Graham on Instagram @alexandergrahambellthecurrydog
Made for Your Future THE CURRY COMMITMENT
Our Job Promise, Made for You.
Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to offer a job guarantee, providing four years of career readiness in key areas like self-development, communication, equity, leadership, and technology. If you don’t receive a job offer or graduate school acceptance within six months of graduation, you can choose one of the following:
• Loan Relief: We’ll pay your federal student loan payments for up to 12 months while you receive career guidance from your Career & Experiential Learning advisor.
• Paid Internship: We’ll connect you with a paid internship in your study area for up to 12 months, with continued career support from your advisor.
• Graduate Studies Boost: We’ll waive your first six credits of graduate studies at Curry, once accepted.
CHOOSE A TIME THAT FEELS RIGHT TO EXPLORE OUR CAMPUS.
Office of Admission
800-669-0686
617-333-2210 (Local) adm@curry.edu
Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) 617-333-2250 pal@curry.edu
Social Achievement in Learning (SAIL) program 617-333-2165 sail@curry.edu
Office of Accessibility Services 617-333-2385 accessibilityservices@curry.edu
Diversity Center 617-333-2064 diversity@curry.edu