The Transition and Access Program (TAP) at North Dakota State University is an inclusive college program for students with disabilities. In an inclusive and supportive environment, TAP students attend college courses with students who don’t have disabilities, earn meaningful credentials, gain employment and learn independent living and social skills. Tap’s goal is to make the dream of college a reality for students with intellectual disabilities and create quality futures for these individuals to live and work in their communities.  

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Who Qualifies?

Students who have a federally identified intellectual disability and/or developmental disability and are 18 or older. 

Program Benefits

The TAP Program features a person- centered plan focused on self- determination, including:

Exploration: Take courses with typical peers in their area of interest

Education: Receive targeted instruction in a diverse range of courses

Independent Living: Live in on-campus housing and learn living skills

Health and Wellness: Receive nutrition and exercise mentors

Leisure Skills/Community: Social mentors provide support with participation in on-campus activities

Employment: Work experience and internships to promote job skills

 

College to Career Certificate

Most students will participate in a non-degree-seeking program, which means our students will graduate with a College-to-Career certificate. Some students may take credit-bearing classes and work toward a full degree once they graduate from the TAP program.

Living on Campus

We encourage all of our students to consider living on campus because it is an integral part of being a college student. Our program is holistically designed and living on campus is intentionally an important part of the design.

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Contact Us

If you have and questions, feel free to contact us.

Email: ndsu.tap@ndsu.edu 

Phone: (701) 231-1805 

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