Transition & Access Pathways

The Transition and Access Pathways (TAP) program is a four-year college education for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) that embraces the University of Cincinnati’s strategic direction of Next Lives Here making a positive impact on the world. TAP is a full-time program designed for students between 18-26 years of age who have completed their high school requirements. TAP is emerging as a leader in creating an authentic living-learning opportunity that builds career skills, academic achievement, personal responsibility, social networks, and a promising future. TAP students live on campus or commute and earn a university recognized certificate upon completion of the four-year program.

• TAP students live in residence halls and have access to all that UC has to offer. What better way to increase independence and engage in a vibrant community!
• TAP students have multiple opportunities to work in internships, engage in career exploration, and ultimately gain meaningful employment.
• TAP students are UC students first and learning is a priority. The TAP curriculum focuses on the whole person and helps develop personal goals, social capital, healthy living skills, and self-advocacy.
• TAP students are leaders. Students are actively involved in student organizations and develop effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to become strong community leaders.