Destination Dawgs serves students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18 -25 who have a personal desire (and support from family) to gain skills for self-determination, independent living, and career development at the University of Georgia. Completion of the program will result in a UGA Certificate in College and Career Readiness from the UGA Center on Continuing Education bearing +/- 100 continuing education units. Student competency and accomplishments will be recorded in an electronic portfolio. The Destination Dawgs team will utilize the Students Transitioning to Adult Roles (STAR) Person-Centered Planning (PCP) model to facilitate goal setting and to track progress across five domains: Career Development and Employment, Academic Enrichment, Campus & Community Engagement, Building Independence, and Self-Determination.
University of Georgia
River’s Crossing
850 College Station Road
Athens, GA 30602
Program Features
- 2 year (4 semester) program
- Free info sessions
- All classes and work opportunities are 100% inclusive
- Some support available for Greek Life participation
- Students graduate with a UGA Certificate in College and Career Readiness
Program Details
Total Enrollment: 5-10
Duration: 2 Years
IPSE Grant Eligible: Yes
On-Campus Housing: No
Peer Mentors Available: Yes
Pell Grant Eligible: Yes
Guardianship Admission Policy: N/A
Requires Meal Plan? Optional Only
In-Person Pre-Admissions Intensive Programs? Yes
Campus Style: Rural Campus
Full-Time Semester Credit Hour Requirement: 10+
Average Yearly Program Cost
Approximately $19,180.00 (as of the 2024-2025 academic year)
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Academic Tuition: $9,790.00 (in-state) or $28,830.00 (out-of-state) for 6 or more course credit hours per year
UGA Student Fees: $1,390.00 (required for access to auxiliary student services) per year
Program Fee: $8000.00 (administrative expenses) per year
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Tuition and fees for course attendance are the same as those for students registered for credit and are based on a 9-month academic year (spring/fall) for an average undergraduate student.
*Please note: Tuition and other rates are subject to change, please contact each program directly for the most current information.