Colorado State Offers Outstanding Comprehensive Support Services for Students with Learning Differences

​Colorado State offers comprehensive support services through OPS, Opportunities for Post Secondary Success. OPS costs $3000 per semester, but it can be funded by the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. OPS works to implement compensatory strategies to help students with learning differences succeed. The transition to college and the transition to employment following college are two areas of focus. According to Julie Kothe, the Director of OPS, self-advocacy is the key to post secondary success, and the program works closely with students to develop this skill. Every aspect of a student's college experience is considered and addressed, for example, OPS offers an early move-in program to help students with learning differences adjust. Students meet with their advisors at OPS twice a week for about an hour or an hour and a half. OPS offers a social skills curriculum and works to develop study skills. This is a wonderful and well-established program, a great asset at one of my favorite universities!