University of California, Santa Cruz - 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.
• 330 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
• 244 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
• 71 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
• There were 208 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

Application requirements are the same as for other students.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Diagnostic Testing Services
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Talking Books
  • Tape Recorders
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
  • Other: typists, proofreaders, lab and library assistants, screenreader, voice-activated computer, academic support workshops.
• Learning Disabled students are tutored in small groups.
• Credit is not 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.
• Extra costs for Learning Disabled students are $150 per diagnostic assesment.
• There are 1 full-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• There are 3 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Margaret Keith, Director, Disability Resource Center, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Margaret Keith, Director, Disability Resource Center, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 408 459-2089.
• Other important information: Students should send documentation to the Disability Resource Center when they apply for admission.