- Weekly meetings with Office for Students with Disabilities staff
- Skill development with trained student mentors
- Support from a writing specialist
- Structured study sessions and workshops
- Living and dining on campus
The Boro Launch Point
An early-start program for incoming PennWest Edinboro students
The Boro Launch Point program is designed to support students with verified disabilities who have been accepted to PennWest Edinboro by offering an early college experience prior to their first term. Through participation in courses, workshops, social activities and weekly meetings, students identify their strengths in a higher education setting and gain clarity around areas for continued growth.
Highlights
Students enroll in English 1100: Introduction to College Composition while building confidence through:
Eligibility
To participate, students must:
- Be accepted to and enrolled at PennWest Edinboro
- Be registered with the PennWest Office for Students with Disabilities
- Have a documented diagnosis of ASD, LD, ADHD/ADD, or a physical, visual, auditory, or mental health disability
- Obtain required clearances prior to arriving on campus
Schedule:
- Move-in: July 5
- On-campus learning: July 6-31
- Move-out: August 1
- Virtual week: August 3-7
Cost:
- In state: $3,473.23
- Out of state: $4,077.13
**The Office for Vocational Rehabilitation may offer funding for eligible families
Contact Us
Office for Students with Disabilities
Crawford Center
200 Glasgow Road
Edinboro, PA 16444
Email: OSD-EDN@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-732-2462
Fax: 814-732-2866