Think by the Bay

California State University East Bay

25800 Carlos Bee Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94542

Think by the Bay is a two year inclusive college program at CSU East Bay for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our students participate in classes that align with there interests. They attend clubs and college events. In addition we support them in obtaining job experience.

CONTACT INFO

Program Contacts:	Sara McDaniel Talya Kemper Sarah Taylor
Program Contact Email:	thinkbythebay@csueastbay.edu
Program Phone:	510-703-8032
Program Website:	www.csueastbay.edu/cdjr/think-by-the-bay.html

GENERAL

Public or Private:	Public
Type of School:	4 Year College or University
Size of School:	Medium (5,000-15,000)
Length of Program:	2 Year
Accepts out-of-state students?	Yes
Type of Postsecondary Education Program:	Integrated/Immersive Inclusion → full participation in all aspects of campus with coordinated supports
Residential Living Component:	No
Walkability & Bikeability of College and Surrounding Community:	Walk Score
Public Transportation Available:	Public Transportation to/around community
Number of Students in Program:	8
Number of Students Per Cohort:	4
When do new cohorts begin?	Fall
Types of disabilities who are/may be represented in this program, but are not limited to:	Intellectual Developmental Identify as Neurodiverse Autism Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Angelman Syndrome Expressive Language Disorder Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Fragile X Syndrome Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder Williams Syndrome

REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements:	18-28
Is a high school diploma required?	No
Deadline for Application:
Criteria for Admission:
Supports that are provided:	Vocational Academic Social
Program serves only students who have exited the K-12 system?	Applicant is not required to attend a 2 year transition program provided by their district

ACCEPTANCE, RETENTION, AND COMPLETION RATES

Acceptance rate for the most recent fall term:	50%
Retention rate for first year students from the previous academic year to the current one:	100%
Admitted applicants with these skills are commonly seen, but are not prerequisites. Students will have the opportunity to develop them directly during the program.
Minimum requirements for the program

COST

Average Total Program Cost (Tuition, Student Fees, Housing, Room and Board, Books/Materials, Program Fees):	$5,000 a semester
Is this a federally funded TPSID Program?	No
Out of pocket expenses for the program can be funded in the following ways:	DOR Regional Center Self-Pay
Average Out-of-Pocket Fees:

ACADEMICS

Approximate percentage of all courses taken by students in the program that are inclusive:	70%
Do all students in this program enroll in at least one inclusive college/university course for credit or audit each quarter/semester?	Yes
University courses are for:	Letter Grades Credit/No Credit
Course Access:	Options for C/NC or grade Agreement with course faculty Support with scheduling and enrollment
Credential(s) or certificate(s) students earn upon completing the program:
Is this credential/certificate approved by the college/university?
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:	Student disability services Gym Computer labs Campus clubs Pantry Tutoring Center University Events

EMPLOYMENT

Percentage of students in this program have paid work while attending the program:	~25%
Other career development activities include:	Resume writing Interview skills Job shadow Soft skills (e.g., communication) Volunteer opportunities Internships (on-campus)
Percentage of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program:
Resources offered to students:	Tutoring
Program Partnerships:
External Supports Partnerships:	Peer mentors

HOUSING / MEALS

Are residential living skills a component of this program?	No
Housing Options:	No
Are life skills a component of this program?	Yes
Housing is provided and arranged for students?	No
Are students able to live and work over the summer in the housing?	No
Are campus meal plans available?	No
Are on campus food options available?	Yes
Is there a food pantry on campus?	Yes

EXTRACURRICULAR / CAMPUS LIFE

Students can participate in student organizations and/or clubs on campus:	Yes
Students may participate in the following extracurricular activities:	Clubs Sports Affinity Groups Attend sporting and other campus events Access to campus Gym/Fitness center Independent activities outside the program Faith Communities Campus Museums Garden Spaces Concerts Signature Campus Events
Supports available to students in evenings and weekends:	N/A