University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Type: Four-year, public university
Support Level: Mainstream school, subject to Americans with Disabilities Act
Contact:
Christine Salvesen, Assistant Director
Disability Resources
Phone: 520.626.9234
E-mail: cls@email.arizona.edu
Website: drc.arizona.edu
Students on record as having:
| Asperger Syndrome: |
Y |
| Autism: |
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| PDD-NOS: |
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| Total undergraduate enrollment: |
27,853 |
| Percent living on campus: |
18% |
| Average Math SAT Score: |
563 |
| Average Verbal SAT Score: |
552 |
| Top 10% of high school class: |
n/a |
| Top 25% of graduating class: |
n/a |
| Top 50% of graduating class: |
n/a |
| Annual in-state tuition: |
$3998 |
| Annual out-of-state tuition: |
$12,978 |
| Room and board |
$7108 |
Specialized programs or services for AS/ASD: No
Relevant supports:
- Peer disability networking group
- General counseling
- Advocacy with staff/faculty
- Fee-for-service LD program - 520.621.1242
In Their Own Words:
Survey completed by Christine Salvesen 4/06:
Does your school have any specialized services - for instance, a facilitated support group, organizational support, communication and advocacy with professors, or support for students to have work experience - for students with Asperger Syndrome and related conditions, such as Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified?
"Aside from DRC accomm, Peer to Peer Networking Group (all students w/ Disab.)"
Does your school offer any kind of supports that might be of help to a student with Asperger Syndrome? If so, with which student population(s) in mind were they created (for example, students with learning disabilities)? Please describe those programs and services.
"fee-for-service program, SALT Center, 520-621-1242 - originally for LD students. "
Do you have any counselors or other personnel on staff with specialized training in supporting students with Asperger Syndrome or other Autism Spectrum Disorders? Please describe.
"somewhat"
Do you have any counselors on staff with experience supporting social skills and facilitating social integration?
"yes"
Are single residence hall rooms available on campus for students with Asperger Syndrome or other conditions that can lead to discomfort sharing personal space?
"We do have a liaison at DRC that works w/ Residence Life to accommodate students in the residence halls."
If you are a staff member who works with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders at this school, please contact AspFI if you have any corrections or additions to this information at collegeguide@aspfi.org.
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