Services & Eligibility
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Services
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Support system - Students receive help integrating into the University and the Center.
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Classes - Students can enroll in remedial reading, remedial English, remedial math, and college algebra classes designated for students with dyslexia. Classes offer more individualized attention (lower enrollment) and are taught by Center personnel.
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Remediation - Students receive specialized tutoring in English, math, reading, etc.
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Academic planning - Students receive assistance in scheduling and registration services.
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Resources - A copier is available for students to use in copying notes.
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Assistance with accommodations - Students receive the accommodations for which they are eligible based on their evaluation.
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Equipment - A computer room consisting of: Mainframe and Internet connections
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9 iMac computers
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2 G4 Mac computers
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4 Dell computers
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2 laser printers
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1 color inkjet printer
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Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, students must:
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Have a current diagnosis (within 3 years) from a recognized authority with the following screening tests, but not limited to:
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Measure(s) of general cognitive ability
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Measure(s) of single word identification and phonological processing
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Measure(s) of reading comprehension (preferably timed and untimed)
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Measure(s) of written expression
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Have verification of average or above average intellectual abilities
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Complete admission procedures to Nicholls State University
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Take an untimed ACT
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Apply to the Center for the Study of Dyslexia and provide needed documentation
July 15 deadline/Fall semester
December 1 deadline/Spring semester
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