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Transition University: TU CASA

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About Transition University: TU CASA

Transition University: TU CASA addresses the critical needs in the community by establishing a sustainable program that:

  1. provides 18 months of fully inclusive PSE opportunities with access to typical and specialized A&M-SA services and supports;
  2. offers a meaningful credential upon completion that addresses academic, employment, and independent living domains;
  3. utilizes a person-centered approach to meet unique student needs and enhance their quality of life;
  4. employs comprehensive program evaluation; and
  5. includes a plan for replication on regional and state levels.
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Our Mission

Transition University: TU CASA's mission is to offer a fully inclusive university experience for students with intellectual disabilities by providing them with access and opportunity to the same services, programs, and courses as other Texas A&M University students. Each student’s experience will be individually designed to reflect their interests, preferences, and future goals. This individualized approach will support inclusive experiences leading to meaningful employment and improved adulthood. Participation in TU CASA will lead to a 1.5 year-long University and Career Experience Certificate (UCEC) and a career pathway for employment and the development of independent living skills through a person-centered approach.

Our Values

Transition University: TU CASA values are to support all students in academic achievement, integrated and gainful employment, and inclusive lives in the community.

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Transition University: TU CASA - Transition University for Career Advancement and Successful Adulthood 

About Transition University: TU CASA
The Transition University: TU CASA model is designed to allow students with intellectual disabilities to receive a true university experience while gaining the skills and knowledge needed to transition to independent adult lives. Transition University: TU CASA addresses the critical needs in the community by establishing a sustainable program that: (a) provides 18 months of fully inclusive PSE opportunities with access to typical and specialized A&M-SA services and supports; (b) offers a meaningful credential upon completion that addresses academic, employment, and independent living domains; (c) utilizes a person-centered approach to meet unique student needs and enhance their quality of life; (d) employs comprehensive program evaluation; and (e) includes a plan for replication on regional and state levels.

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Serene's Success Story:

Without your program, I don't think Serene would have been ready to face the world as she is today. You empowered her to see her potential, providing her with a taste of independence that opened her eyes to her ability to make her own way. Now, she has moved into her own apartment and started a full-time job, marking a significant step towards her independence.

~E. Galarza
Parent of a Transition University: TU CASA Alumnus

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Attendees / Registrants / Participants of the Transition University: TU CASA program understand that publicity photographs may be taken during the program/event/volunteer hours and their image/photographic likeness may appear in photographs and videos taken. By attending the Transition University: TU CASA events, you hereby give permission that photos containing your image/likeness may be used for publicity or general information purposes including but not limited to the Transition University: TU CASA website and social media pages. TU CASA will not provide notification before using such photos/videos.

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