UL LIFE Program

💥 Newly updated! Current & future college students - we've got a spot on our website just for you. Our student corner has information for students with intellectual disability no matter where you are in your college journey. From information on paying for college, to inspiration & reminders that college is for YOU, we've got you covered. Check out the fresh updates to the student corner today at https://tcollege.me/45p6HCQ.

📣 New student applications for the 2027-2028 academic year are now OPEN! 📣

And... we are excited to share that our application process is now ONLINE for easier access and tracking!

The deadline for submission of ALL application materials (completed application, requested additional documentation, and three completed recommendation forms from references) is December 4, 2026.

To start the process, click the following link:

https://app.equipnx.com/forms/6af687b6-2f36-48b1-820e-49e9b85f0ba8/response/adhoc

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Registration for our two Preview Days occurring this fall is NOW OPEN!

The first will occur on Saturday, October 24th. The second will occur on Saturday, November 21st.

Preview Days are the most comprehensive way to learn about our program and ask questions about the application process, so all prospective new student applicants and their supports are heavily encourage to attend.

To register, visit:

https://education.louisiana.edu/academic-programs/ul-life-program/application-and-admissions

Questions? Reach out to us by emailing [email protected] - can’t wait to see you there!

Check out this new video highlighting Louisiana’s Inclusive Postsecondary Education programs from LAPIE - Louisiana Alliance Postsecondary Inclusive Education! You may see some familiar faces 😏😉

Opening Doors: Inclusive College Opportunities Across Louisiana College is more than earning a credential—it's about building confi...

That’s our director! 🤩👏

Dr. Jade McMinn presented today at the ARC of Louisiana Conference in Baton Rouge about all of the work through LaPIE to increase Post-Secondary options for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities throughout the state of Louisiana 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Thinking about college? Looking into attending an inclusive postsecondary education program?

Think College has great resources for potential college applicants and their families to get you started! Visit the link below to explore:

Family Resources | Think College As the parent or family member of a young adult with intellectual disability (ID), you may have heard a bit about Think College or seen videos or articles describing how students with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities are attending colleges and universities all over the United State...

Don't forget to sign up for virtual Preview Day! 🤩

SAVE THE DATE:
UL LIFE will be hosting a virtual Preview Day on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 11:00 AM/CT - 1:00 PM/CT!

Join us to hear more about our program and application process, as well as ask any questions you might have about college for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

This event is ideal for all potential new student applicants, their families, their school personnel including members of IEP teams/special education instructors, and/or vocational rehabilitation counselors.

Register by scanning the QR code included in our graphic, or by using the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/aYkXhamBsw

Please note:
1. The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be sent out to all emails provided via the registration form on the Monday before virtual Preview Day takes place
2. We will be offering two in-person Preview Days that will take place on campus in fall of 2026 - these dates are to be announced soon!
3. Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will be available in August of 2026, and will be due early December 2026.

Questions? Please email: [email protected]

Cohort 13 is looking ready to join us as full time students this fall 🙌

Check out this podcast episode from "Especially Organized" all about sending your child off to college with confidence from one of our UL LIFE alumni parents, Lisha Mack!

Lisha discusses how she prepared to let Alex "go and grow" before and during the college experience, and shares great insight into their process.

Check it out linked below:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/104-send-them-off-with-confidence-preparing-special/id1676536774?i=1000771916636

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1TsfNsuNM6gK4XUiDdTBtQ

104 | Send Them Off With Confidence: Preparing Special Needs Kids for College, Camp and More Especially Organized: Sensible Solutions for Special Needs Moms · Episode