Ursuline College - FOCUS Program

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The FOCUS program provides students with documented disabilities a comprehensive support program while at Ursuline College. The FOCUS program is aimed at:

• Helping students make the transition into college life.
• Guiding students to the appropriate campus resources.
• Working with students on self-advocacy.
• Developing strategies with students to apply to academic success. Examples include: time management, organization, and study skills.

There are four different levels of support FOCUS can provide students, but all levels include: Individual orientation into the program, Co-advising on academic courses and majors, Priority registration for classes, Assistance connecting with tutors, Mid-term progress monitoring and communication with faculty and Academic and social support.