Pacific Lutheran University - 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.
• There were 60 students in the Learning Disabled program in 1995.

• A personal interview is recommended.
• An essay is required and it may be typed.
• 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
  • Tape Recorders
  • Untimed Tests
• Credit is not given for remedial courses taken.

• 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 2 part-time staff persons available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Alene Klein, Coordinator for Students with Disabilities, is the key staff person available to work with Learning Disabled students.
• Contact Wanda Wentworth, Director of Academic Assistance, for more information on Learning Disabled programs.