Admissions & Who TTW Is For
Admissions & Who TTW Is For
Applying for 2026-2027?Application materials were first sent on March 1, 2026 and continue to go out on a
rolling basis to newly interested students until the April 30, 2026 deadline. |
TTW is a one-year, cohort-based college program for neurodivergent young adults who are ready to grow in independence, self-advocacy, and real-world adult skills.
Not every student needs TTW, and TTW is not the right fit for every student. That is okay. Our goal is not to be everything for everyone. Our goal is to be the right program for students who will benefit from this particular kind of support, structure, and challenge.
Who TTW Is Designed For
TTW is generally a strong fit for students who:
- Identify as neurodivergent or disabled
- Want more independence in college, work, and daily life
- Are ready to participate in a structured program
- Can get to and navigate campus independently
- Are willing to take feedback, build new habits, and keep growing
- Want support without being completely sheltered from challenge
Students do not need perfect grades, perfect behavior histories, or perfect social skills.
What matters most is readiness for growth.
What We Mean by “Ready to Grow”
Students in TTW are expected to show up, participate, try new things, and work through challenges with support.
That does not mean students need to already have everything figured out. Quite the opposite. TTW exists because many students are still building those skills.
What we do look for is a willingness to:
- Engage in class
- Practice self-awareness
- Build better habits over time
- Take healthy risks
- Accept support
- Keep moving forward after mistakes
What Independence Means in TTWTTW is designed to help students become more independent, but students need to begin with a basic level of functional independence in order to participate successfully. In practice, this usually means students should be able to:
Students do not need to be fully independent adults on day one. That would make the program a little unnecessary. They do need to be ready for a college environment that asks them to stretch. |
The Role of Families, Sponsors, and Supporters
TTW works best when students have people in their corner.
We use the word sponsor to honor the fact that students have many kinds of support systems. A sponsor may be a parent, sibling, grandparent, counselor, case manager, or another trusted adult.
Sponsors help support students through the application process and are part of the broader conversation about fit, readiness, and next steps.
Admissions TimelineFor the 2026-2027 academic year:
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Admissions Process
Students and supporters start by reading about TTW, asking questions, and deciding whether the program seems like a good fit.
We strongly encourage students and supporters to visit in person when possible. A tour helps everyone better understand the expectations, environment, and day-to-day feel of the program.
Students who are seriously considering TTW should join the interest list so they receive application materials and updates.
The application includes a student portion, a sponsor portion, and supporting materials.
Students interview with program staff, and sponsors interview with the Dean. These interviews help us better understand readiness, fit, and how the program can best support each student.
A Note About Fit
TTW is intentionally designed to challenge students. It is supportive, but it is also real.
We want students to leave stronger, more confident, and more capable than when they arrived. That means the program works best for students who are open to growth and willing to be active participants in their own development.
| The tour and interview process help us make sure that students who join TTW are walking into a program that truly fits. |
Contact UsBen Kaupp
Student Resource Center Building 5400 |
