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SEU Link Admission

Admission Process

Admission Requirements

Parent Information

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Application & Admission Process

How to Apply

  • Applications for admission beginning in the fall semester are accepted annually from September 1 through December 15.

  • Submit all required documents online.
    • Documentation of an Intellectual Disability Diagnosis (according to APA criteria)
    • School Transcripts
    • Recommendation Forms
    • Student and Parent Goals
    • Independence Inventory

Questions about the application process may be directed to [email protected].

Please note: Applications are currently closed and will reopen on September 1.

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Admission Process & Timeline

  • To be considered for fall semester admission, applications and all supporting documentation should be submitted by December 15.
  • After application materials have been reviewed, selected applicants may be invited to participate in a virtual interview.
  • On-Campus Experience Days are typically held in late January or early February.
  • Admission decisions are generally communicated in mid- to late February.
  • Enrollment deposits and commitments to attend are due by March 15.

Admission Requirements

Eligible candidates for the Link program must be between the
ages of 18 and 30 (28 upon admission).

  • Diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (according to APA definition)
  • High school completion with either a regular diploma, special diploma, or certificate of completion
  • Guardianship or any guardian advocacy that is in place (if applicable)
  • Completion of Link Information Session
  • Upload a Brief Introduction Video
  • Openness to understanding the use of technology for effective communication and academic work (e.g. laptop, cell phone, email).
  • Show willingness to engage and interact with peers.
  • Desire to learn employability skills; complete on-the-job training experiences in a variety of workplace environments; and obtain employment in a career field of interest upon program completion.
  • Demonstrate a willingness and ability to follow instructions. 
  • Abide by the SEU Student Community Standards and Responsibilities.
  • Communicate adequately.
  • Engage proactively in traditional college classrooms and SEU Link courses for up to 3 hours in one sitting (if necessary). 
  • Demonstrate responsibility and eagerness to exhibit appropriate behavior in professional and social settings. 
  • Demonstrate readiness to utilize acquired coping strategies and the resilience imparted through social work guidance and support. 
  • Demonstrate eagerness to enhance skills in time management, daily life organization, and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Function independently without twenty-four hour a day/seven day a week supervision.

Parent Information

The SEU Link Program strives to provide our students with an authentic college experience. Students experience the greatest growth when families and Link staff partner together to support increasing independence, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility throughout the college journey.

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Students are encouraged to seek support and utilize the resources available to them on campus. Guidance and coaching are provided through peer mentors and Link staff, with the goal of helping students build confidence, self-advocacy, and independence.

Students who live on campus are encouraged to remain on campus for most weekends until Fall Break. This allows students time to establish routines, build connections, and become comfortable in their new environment. For many students, this early investment helps campus begin to feel like home and supports a successful transition to college life.

Outside of scheduled university breaks and holidays, students often experience the greatest growth, connection, and sense of belonging when they remain actively engaged in campus life and spend as much time on campus as possible throughout the academic year.

Because the SEU Link Program is designed to promote independence and prepare students for life beyond college, certain supports commonly provided in other settings are intentionally not part of the program, including:

  • Around-the-clock supervision
  • Daily or weekly parent updates regarding student progress (formal updates are provided once each semester)
  • Mandatory social activities
  • Monitoring of student meal choices
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Parents receive formal updates regarding student progress once each semester. To support the development of independence, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility, families are encouraged to gradually transition responsibility for day-to-day communication, decision-making, and problem-solving to their students. This may include:

  • Encouraging students to manage day-to-day concerns independently before seeking assistance from home.
  • Allowing students to manage their own email, calendar, and academic responsibilities.
  • Encouraging students to communicate directly with peer mentors, faculty, and staff whenever appropriate.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Link staff at [email protected]. If needed, phone conversations can be scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. These guidelines do not apply in emergency situations.

We recognize that this transition can be an adjustment for both students and families. However, we have consistently found that students experience the greatest growth when they are encouraged to take increasing ownership of their college experience. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions as you navigate this journey together.

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Visit this page to set up a personalized campus tour (Personal Visit). In the “Additional/Special Requests” field, please notate that you are a prospective Link student (From the Student Type Drop Down choose Link Program (Postsecondary Transition)).

Our admission office will use that information to schedule a meeting with our SEU Link Program Director in conjunction with your time on campus.

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Contact Us

SEU Link Post-Secondary Transition Program

Attn. Program Director
Southeastern University College of Education
1000 Longfellow Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33801
[email protected]

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Admission Requirements

Academic
  • Communicate effectively without prompting
  • Follow directions and instructions with minimal support/ accommodations
  • Comprehend and process information with minimal support/accommodations
  • Demonstrate at least a third grade reading level
  • Actively engage in traditional college and SEU Link courses with minimal support/ accommodations
  • Complete assignments and coursework with minimal support/accommodations
  • Develop and adhere to a personal management schedule (e.g. google calendar or handwritten planner) with minimal support/accommodations
  • Competence in the use of a laptop/tablet and smartphone
Social/Emotional
  • Have a strong willingness to interact socially with peers
  • Use coping strategies and resilience as needed
  • Behave responsibly across variety of settings and environments without supervision or supports
Employment
  • Explore career options in a variety of fields
  • Learn employability skills
  • Complete on-the-job training experiences in a variety of workplace environments
  • Obtain employment in a career field of interest upon completion of the program
Independent Living
  • Function independently without twenty-four hour a day/seven day a week supervision
  • Use independent time responsibly and wisely
  • Manage personal hygiene without assistance
  • Demonstrate independence with mobility
  • Demonstrate responsible roommate behavior
  • Maintain a clean and organized dorm room