Luther College - Services for Learning Disabled Students

About Learning Disabled Programs and Services

This school accepts Learning Disabled students according to the following definition:

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, a learning disability is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

• There is support for Learning Disabled students but there is not a specific program available for Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the number of Learning Disabled students.
• There is no limit to the percent of students allowed into the Learning Disabled program.
• 17 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.

• SAT I is required.
• ACT is required.
• Diagnostic tests are required.
• A personal interview is recommended.
• An essay is required and it may be typed.
• Untimed tests are accepted.
• GED certification is accepted.
• top half of secondary school class is the minimum class rank accepted.
• C+ is the minimum letter grade average accepted.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Remedial Math
  • Remedial English
  • Remedial Reading
  • Other Special Classes
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Talking Books
  • Tape Recorders
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
  • Other: study skills class.
• Learning Disabled students are tutored individually and in small groups.
• Credit is given for remedial courses taken.

• The Learning Disabled student program runs on a partial term.
• A lighter course load is given to Learning Disabled students.
• Additional time is given to complete degree.
• No extra cost for Learning Disabled students.
• There are 4 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Jan Halsne, Dir. of Student Services, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Carol Johnston, Study Skills Career Counselor, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at (319) 387-1269.
• Other important information: Additional Personnel: Perry. O. Sliwa, Learning Skills Center. Student support services is funded by the U.S. Department of Education for disadvantaged students; therefore, low-income Learning Disabled students get preference. Only a limited number of Learning Disabled students are accepted in the program without income considerations.