Welcome to the home of the award-winning Succeed, Plus, and Link college programs for the neurodiverse
The Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE) believes that higher education should be accessible to all who choose it as a pathway towards thriving independence and competitive employment. Our mission is empowerment through education and active collaboration with diverse campus and community partners. Together, we work to create a campus where neurodivergent adults can foster self-determination skills, live independently, learn in a supportive and inclusive environment, find secure and meaningful employment, and be immersed in a rich social climate. If you are aged 18 years and older and are ready to enroll for the upcoming fall semester, consider one of these college programs:
- Succeed - non-degree seekers with intellectual disability who will be working towards an UMSL Chancellor's Certificate upon completion of two years in the program
- Plus - graduates of the Succeed Program or students from other inclusive postsecondary programs
- Link (Degree or Certificate) - undergraduates with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may benefit from OIPE student support while pursing an UMSL degree or certificate
We also have a new program for students who may need more time to develop their proficiency before applying to college. Introducing, early admit through the OIPE Bridge Program for individuals aged 17 years and older.
New program: OIPE Bridge
Participate for one year in our preparatory program that aims to equip students with college-ready capabilities for a smoother transition from high school to higher education.
Apply now for Fall 2027
Deadline to receive priority consideration is December 4, 2026. Please note the following required documentation:
- Student résumé
- Copy of educational, medical, or psychological documentation of disability
- Copy of the most recent full transition plan, such as:
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP) with Transition Plan
- Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
- Person-Centered Plan (PCP) - Copy of any Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and/or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) completed within the past 5 years
- High school transcript or equivalent
- College transcript
- Copies of results from Career Assessments, Transition Assessments, or Summary of Performance
- Guardianship or Power of Attorney documentation if student will have a legal guardian or POA upon the start of the college program
RSVP to our Program Preview orientation and Day in the Life Visit (includes shadowing class) this semester
I'm interested! Succeed Summer Enrichment Camp 2027 Sign Up
Fill out our interest form for camp 2027. Once our online application launches, you'll be the first to receive the link to it.
What makes our camp unique? You get to experience for one week the life of a college student at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) in the OIPE Succeed Program. If you're at least 17 years old, with a documented disability, and are able to manage your own medications, then we encourage you to apply to our popular summer camp for the neurodiverse. Camp runs for one week in 2027 with these date options: June 7 - 11 or July 12 - 16. If you are a resident of the City of St. Louis, or attend high school at a St. Louis Public School, you may be eligible for a full camp scholarship. For more information, email OIPE@umsl.edu.
The Succeed Program is the recipient of multiple funding grants, most recently, a $2.4 million federal grant to be used between the years 2025 - 2030 to further develop the program. This is the second time it was awarded this grant by the US Department of Education. In 2022, the Succeed Program was honored with the Missouri Governor's Council on Disability 22nd Inclusion Award and Focus St. Louis "What's Right with the Region" Award. The following year, it received the prestigious UMSL Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Collaborative Research and Creativity. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Program (CTP). As a CTP program, students who qualify may receive federal financial aid in the form of the Federal Pell Grant, and the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. Succeed students must fill out the FASFA annually in order to determine eligibility.
Please visit UMSL Student Financial Services website to learn how to fill out the FASFA. Filling out the form may pave the way for Federal Work-Study opportunities.
