8 Hidden Gem Colleges for Students with Learning Differences

Navigating higher education with learning differences like ADHD, dyslexia, or autism spectrum disorder can be challenging. Thankfully, some amazing and lesser known colleges offer robust learning support programs to help students thrive. 


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Here are 8 hidden gem colleges with fee-based learning support programs for students with learning differences:


The University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, AR. The  Jones Learning Center provides one-on-one academic coaching, tutoring, and peer mentoring. Students can design their support to receive the assistance that works best for their needs.


Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX:  TTU’s TECHniques Center offers consistent, one-on-one tutoring throughout the week with assigned tutors and weekly sessions with an academic counselor. 


Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH: OWU’s  Bishop ACCESS program supports the student's entire career at OWU by addressing individual needs relevant to each year.


University of Denver, Denver, CO: UDenver’s Learning Effectiveness Program evaluates each student’s learning style and provides specialized advising, coaching, tutoring, and social skills support.


McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland: Mcdaniel’s Academic Skills Program providing different levels of one-on-one tailored assistance based on the student’s needs. Students gain access to learning specialists, coaches, tutors, and assistive technology.


Rhodes College, Memphis, TN: Students at Rhodes with ADHD and learning differences have access to a professional ADHD coach in the disability services office. Students can meet once or twice a week and ramp up or down as they need more help or feel more confident managing their course load.


Schreiner University, Kerrville, TX: Schreiner’s Learning Support Services Program takes an individually-focused approach as well. Based on assessment results, students can access tutoring, coaching, and assistive technology personalized to support their success.


Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA: Mercyhurts’s Academic Advantage Program gives 1:1 support to learn how to acquire more effective and efficient study skills necessary for academic success. The Summer PASS Program gives students with learning disabilities the chance to come to campus 3 weeks before other students to adjust to the rigors of college life.


These hidden gems go above and beyond to help students with learning differences transition to college and thrive on campus. Their tailored programs can transform students’ college experience and future.


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