UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education

UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education The UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education has college programs for the neurodiverse: , , and .

Succeed = Non-degree seekers, Plus = Graduates of Succeed, and Link = UMSL undergraduate certificate and degree seekers. The University of Missouri - St. Louis Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (UMSL OIPE) welcomes students with a high school diploma and a documented intellectual or developmental disability. We have three programs available for the neurodivergent community: Succeed, Succeed+, and Link. Qualified students may work towards a 2-year Chancellor's Certificate and industry-specific credentials or, if in the Link program, may pursue a certificate or Bachelor's Degree. Our mission is empowerment through education. We collaborate with university and community partners in providing courses, vocational training, and self-determination strategies for all our students. They are fully immersed in university life, with learning accommodations offered as determined. Students have the option to commute or reside within the UMSL campus.

High school students who'd like to sit-in at one of our college-age classes in the OIPE Succeed Program may sign up for ...
10/07/2026

High school students who'd like to sit-in at one of our college-age classes in the OIPE Succeed Program may sign up for the one happening on October 13, 2026, Tues, from 10 AM - 1 PM.

Must RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/w59pLc17ir

Email [email protected] for inquiries

(Visual: Two young ladies walking on campus and smiling for the camera)

Save the Dates for OIPE Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp 2027! As early as now you can let us know your intent to register...
10/06/2026

Save the Dates for OIPE Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp 2027! As early as now you can let us know your intent to register. We'll send you the actual application link once our online form is ready.

Go to the COMMENTS section of this post to click on the Intent to Register for Camp link.

(Visual: Pink, blue and yellow tropical fish with bubbles floating around them that showcase summer camp 2027 dates: June 1 - 11, 2027, and July 12 - 16, 2027. Also included is the Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp logo)



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What if you could focus on building your college skills BEFORE you even apply to a university or graduate from high scho...
09/28/2026

What if you could focus on building your college skills BEFORE you even apply to a university or graduate from high school?

Introducing, OIPE Bridge at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. It's a one-year preparatory program that addresses these factors:

- If you're *unsure* that you're college ready
- If you want *more time* to build skills before applying for college
- If you want to be sure that attending college is what *you really* want

Early admit through is now accepting applications for fall semester 2028 via this online form: https://umsl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JCimrxs5QPgBng

If you are aged 17 years old or older, then this one-year transition and preparatory program could be for ideal you. Please note: Applying to the Early Admit program through OIPE Bridge 2028 means that you are considering applying for college in 2029.

But wait--

What if you ARE ready to apply to the college programs such as the , , or this very moment? Here's the online application for fall semester 2028: https://umsl.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6KUkKWzwxxBwQmi

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Questions or clarification needed on the difference between the new Early Admit through OIPE Bridge and the Direct Admit to Succeed, Plus, and Link programs?

Email: [email protected]

(Visual: Split screen featuring a male student in front of a red background with a talk bubble that says, "I wanna build skills and be college ready," and a female student in front of a yellow background with a talk bubble that says, "I'm ready for college right now." QR codes also link to online application forms.)

09/26/2026

Someone once asked Dolly Parton how long it took to style her big hair, and she said, “I don’t know. I’m never there.” 🤣🤣🤣 We spent the first 9/25 Dolly Day at UMSL OIPE Dollyfiying our DIY big hair and snacking on pink cupcakes, pink donuts, and pink cookies. Dolly encouraged everyone to dream big and take action to fulfill those dreams. 💖💖💖
(Visual: Photo and video montage of college students at an arts and crafts session, styling DIY wigs with colorful gemstones and other accessories. AI used in walking scene featuring lady in a pink dress.)

Happening this OCTOBER at the UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program Preview - Choose one date: Octob...
09/23/2026

Happening this OCTOBER at the UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education

Program Preview - Choose one date: October 6 or October 24 (see flyer for details). RSVP here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MyMsTtdGqb

Day in the Life Visit - Choose one date: September 29 or October 13 or October 20 (see flyer for details) https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/w59pLc17ir

Program previews allow potential students and family members to learn about our different types of college programs, meet our team members and current students. Day in the Life Visit is for students only and includes a shadowing class.

Questions? Email [email protected]

(Visual 1: Photo cutouts of two males and 1 female student against a maroon background. Headline says Fall 2026 Program Preview with Oct 6 and Oct 24 as date options. RSVP QR code included.)

(Visual 2: Young female with long dark hair appears to be holding on to someone's hand. Person 2 is off-screen. Headline says Day in the Life Visit. RSVP QR code included.)

09/18/2026

"I like creating things to help people," says Oksana Murray, a second year student in the UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education Succeed Program who is the artist behind this video. Using the FlipaClip cartoon animation app, Oksana created a similar clip to promote UMSL eSports this summer. Last semester, another creation helped raise funds for the animal shelter where Oksana frequently volunteers.

Featured in this clip are the OIPE Program Pillars: Live, Learn, Work, and Play. Using vibrant colors and visuals related to each pillar, Oksana showcased the comprehensive supports that enrich the college experience of neurodivergent young adults at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Thank you so much, Oksana, for your initiative. "I'd love to make more videos for the OIPE," she said with a grin.








09/16/2026



RSVP for the Day in the Life Visit and experience the Succeed Program at UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education in person. Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/w59pLc17ir

Day in the Life Visit starts September 22, 2026 this fall semester. Email: [email protected] for questions.

(Visual: Video montage of female and male college students experiencing campus life at the University of Missouri-St. Louis)

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09/03/2026

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It may be September, but we're still feeling the scorching summer heat at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. In fact, temps are projected to be in the triple digits this week! 🥵🥵🥵 Take care, out there, Tritons!

First year student in the UMSL Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE) Kaedin is a meteorology enthusiast who may have a future in media (we didn't even need a script for this video-- his spiel was impromptu! Watch out weather broadcasters 😎 ) But seriously, y'all... stay cool, keep hydrated, and put on sunblock.

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(Visual: Video montage of college students reacting to the summer heat, with one student speaking like a weather reporter on camera.)

08/28/2026

🧦 We made it thru a fantastic first week of fall semester at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Enjoy the weekend, Tritons! 🔱🔱🔱 (Visual: Mystery human happily dancing whilst in a blue body sock.) University of Missouri-St. Louis UMSL: College of Education UMSL Libraries Residential Life at the University of Missouri-St. Louis UMSL Campus Rec UMSL Athletics UMSL New Student Programs Office of Student Involvement Triton Radio UMSL Global Pierre Laclede Honors College at UMSL UMSL Admissions UMSL Counseling Program Think College Positive Note Music Therapy, LLC Pony Bird, Inc. We Rock the Spectrum - Fenton Sharon Spurlock Millennium Student Center (UMSL)

❤ 🧦 Who is this adorable mystery human making Friday at the OIPE a Fri-yay??? It’s birthday gal, Kelly! (Visual: Pe...
08/28/2026

❤ 🧦 Who is this adorable mystery human making Friday at the OIPE a Fri-yay??? It’s birthday gal, Kelly! (Visual: Person in a blue body sock walking around and dancing at the UMSL OIPE office is our student Kelly) 🎂🎈🎁

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