Redwood SEED Scholars Program

UC Davis

1 Shields Ave.
Davis, CA 9561

The UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program is a four-year, residential, inclusive college program for students with intellectual disabilities. Our students live on campus in either dorms or apartments, take UC Davis courses for credit, participate in campus clubs and orgs and events and have paid employment opportunities. Over 150 UC Davis undergradaute and grad student mentors support the scholars. This is a collaborative effort between the UC Davis MIND Institute (UC Davis Health), UC Davis Office of Inclusive Excellence and UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education.

CONTACT INFO

Program Contact:	Beth Foraker
Program Contact Email:	hs-redwoodseed@ucdavis.edu
Program Phone:	916-703-0269
Program Website:	www.redwoodseed.ucdavis.edu

GENERAL

Public or Private:	Public
Type of School:	4 Year College or University
Size of School:	Large (>15,000)
Length of Program:	4 Year
Accepts out-of-state students?	No
Type of Postsecondary Education Program:	Integrated/Immersive Inclusion → full participation in all aspects of campus with coordinated supports
Residential Living Component:	Yes
Walkability & Bikeability of College and Surrounding Community:	Walk Scorew
Public Transportation Available:	Public Transportation to/around community Campus Shuttle Bike Access Access Services Safe Rides for late nights
Number of Students in Program:	46
Number of Students Per Cohort:	12
When do new cohorts begin?	Fall
Types of disabilities who are/may be represented in this program, but are not limited to:	Intellectual Identify as Neurodiverse Autism Down Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Turner Syndrome Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Expressive Language Disorder Fragile X Syndrome Genetic Deletions Learning Disabilities Epilepsy or Seizure Disorder Tourette Syndrome Williams Syndrome Non-specified Learning Differences

REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirements:	18-23 at the time of application
Is a high school diploma required?	No
Deadline for Application:	First Friday in January
Criteria for Admission:	Criteria
Supports that are provided:	Vocational Academic Residential Independent Living Social Other
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:	30%
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.	Skills
Minimum requirements for the program	Criteria for Admission

COST

Average Total Program Cost (Tuition, Student Fees, Housing, Room and Board, Books/Materials, Program Fees):	$40,000
Is this a federally funded TPSID Program?	Yes
Out of pocket expenses for the program can be funded in the following ways:	DOR Regional Center Self-Pay Financial Aid SSI Scholarships listed through Think College Foundations Private Scholarships
Average Out-of-Pocket Fees:	Very minimal - see funding on website

ACADEMICS

Approximate percentage of all courses taken by students in the program that are inclusive:	50%
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:	Mix of 3 (based on student preference or need)
Course Access:	Options for C/NC or grade Agreement with course faculty Academic plan Support with scheduling and enrollment Individual course support (e.g. tutoring, in-class support) Liaison with course faculty, Aligned with individual interest/PCP Adapted syllabi
Credential(s) or certificate(s) students earn upon completing the program:	UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Integrated Studies Digital Credential
Is this credential/certificate approved by the college/university?	Yes
Students in the program have access to the following campus-wide services:	Student health center Student disability services Gym Computer labs Campus clubs Wellness Center Pantry Tutoring Center Career Center Identity Center University Events

EMPLOYMENT

Percentage of students in this program have paid work while attending the program:	100%
Other career development activities include:	Resume writing Interview skills Job shadow Soft skills (e.g., communication) Job coaching Volunteer opportunities Advocacy in the workplace setting Internships (on-campus) Internships (community) Career Goal Setting Career Connected Courses
Percentage of students in this program that had paid work after exiting the program:	88%
Resources offered to students:	Tutoring Technology Support We partner with DOR who provides technology and bicycle transportation as needed
Program Partnerships:	Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Rehabilitation Department of Developmental Services Campus Career Services Campus Career Fairs
External Supports Partnerships:	Supported living skills Overnight residential support Peer mentors On campus supports ie: best buddies Intramural Sports Special Olympics Regional Services Support Public Transportation Coaching

HOUSING / MEALS

Are residential living skills a component of this program?	Yes
Housing Options:	On-campus dorms On-campus apartment
Are life skills a component of this program?	Yes
Housing is provided and arranged for students?	Yes
Are students able to live and work over the summer in the housing?	Yes, the third and fourth year scholars have this option since the apartments are available. However, we are an academic year program and do not coordinate summer opportunities. That is up to the scholar and their families.
Are campus meal plans available?	Yes
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 Sororitiees/Fraternities 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 Alumni Events
Supports available to students in evenings and weekends:	Grocery shopping Peer Mentor Support Crisis and Emergency Supports Social activities Inclusive Campus Social Activities Programmatic Activities Social Activities