VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Virginia Commonwealth University
Box 842527
Richmond, VA 23284

Official telephone: (804) 828-0100
Toll-free telephone: (800) 841-3638

Website: www.vcu.edu
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Screen last updated on: September 1, 2006
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Joyce Knight,
Coordinator, Disability Support Services
Contacting the office: 804 828-1139

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
Institution accepts students according to the above definition: yes
Learning disabled program available: no program/support services
Total number of students in LD program: 350
Services available to LD students:
remedial English, note-taking services, oral tests, tutors, talking books, tape recorders, extended time for tests
A lighter course load is allowed for LD students: no
Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students: yes
There are additional costs for LD students: no

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS
Number of LD applications received: 85
Number of applicants accepted: 85 (100%)
Number of accepted applicants who enrolled: 85 (100%)
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: There are none. Students are not asked if they have learning disabilities on their admissions application. All students are evaluated for admissions based on the same criteria.
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes



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