The Catholic University of America - 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.
• 93 application(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were received in 1995.
• 57 applicant(s) for Learning Disabled programs and services were offered admission in 1995.
• 25 applicant(s) who were offered admission enrolled for the 1995 year.
• There were 125 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

• SAT I is required.
• Diagnostic tests are required.
• Other: References and writing sample required.
• A personal interview is recommended.
• An essay is required.
• Untimed tests are accepted.
• GED certification is accepted.

• List of applicable services for Learning Disabled students:
  • Note-taking Services
  • Oral Tests
  • Readers
  • Tutors
  • Talking Books
  • Reading Machines
  • Tape Recorders
  • Untimed Tests
  • Learning Center
  • Other: counseling.
• 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 5 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Bonnie McClellan, Learning Disabilities Consultant, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Bonnie McClellan, Learning Disabilities Consultant, for more information on Learning Disabled programs at 202 319-5618.
• Other important information: School's support services team provides assistance and advocacy to students with learning disabilities based on the needs and learning differences of each individual. The aim is to facilitate academic success, support personal growth, and encourage self-advocacy.