Is the DRC student a first time college student?
Students coming directly from high school or those new to the college experience can anticipate a transition period. Students may not be prepared for changes such as the greater demands of college course work or self advocating to receive assistance. Sometimes it may be best for a student to manage the transition by completing their first semester taking traditional “on-campus” course work to become acclimated to the increased outside work load, the additional reading and study hours surrounding college classes. After the student is more familiar with the rigors of college, they will be better informed to make the decision to enroll in online classes in future semesters. In addition, having a disability may impact a student’s ability to process information, read, concentrate and have other barriers to learning. These may require additional studying, on-campus tutoring, taking a reduced course load and other available supports that need to be factored into an educational plan. Continue
