University of North Texas 
Programs for Students with Special Needs
The University of North Texas College of Public Affairs & Health Science is home to a variety of inclusive programs that empower students with special needs.
UNT ELEVAR
UNT ENGAGE
UNT ENGAGE stands for Embracing Neurodivergent Groups in Academics and Gainful Employment. ENGAGE serves neurodivergent students (diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc.) enrolled at UNT with reaching their academic and vocational goals through person-centered planning and individualized services. Students participate in assessment and planning meetings to identify personal, academic, and vocational goals. We take a person-centered, holistic approach to serving our students and collaborate closely with other support services on campus that the student utilizes or could benefit from.
The UNT ENGAGE mission is to improve the quality of life for neurodivergent students
by supporting their academic, vocational, social, and personal success at the University of
North Texas and beyond.
ENGAGE students meet with ENGAGE staff individually and through group activities hosted
by ENGAGE weekly or co-facilitated by partners on campus. Students are always encouraged
to attend UNT affiliated events at their availability and per their interest. Each
individual meeting is tailored to the students' goals and any objectives, and change
based on mastery and student request. Students often participate in other events hosted
by the UNT Neurodiversity Initiative partners such as UNT EPIC, Perspectives of Communication
Group, and the UNT WELL Clinic. For more information, please visit our website.
UNT WISE
UNT WISE (Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment) is the premier training and
consultancy group for programs seeking to enhance employment outcomes for individuals
with disabilities. They offer College WISE a one-week residential summer program for young adults with disabilities, ages 14-22,
interested in pursuing a post-secondary education. An overview of the expectations
and demands of community college and a four-year university are explored. Participants
engage in a variety of activities aimed at demonstrating skills necessary to be successful
in higher education, including independent living, social, and recreational skills.
Overnight accommodations in campus housing are provided and public transportation
will be utilized for travel around campus and the community. This program opens the
door to the realities of community college and university life.
UNT WISE’s College WISE activities include instruction and hands-on activities focusing
on:
- Study Skills & Time Management
- Disability Disclosure & Self-Advocacy
- Student Engagement
- Resources for Academic Success
- Degree Exploration
- Transportation Training
- Cooking & Nutrition
- Professional Communication
- Money Management & Budgeting
- Recreation Activities /Leisure Time
- Work & College Life
For more information, visit the UNT WISE website.
