WinthropLIFE 2026-27 Application

 Admissions Criteria

• A documented intellectual disability with IQ between 45-75
• Age 18-25 at the time of admission
• Motivated to learn and benefit from participation in the WinthropLIFE Program
• Does not display significant maladaptive behaviors that would require extensive behavioral support from others
• Must be able to transverse the university campus with minimal adult supervision
• Demonstrates communication skills adequate to interact on the WU campus
• Demonstrates socially acceptable behavior that allows a favorable experience on the WU campus
• Expresses interest in living and working as independently as possible in their community after completing the WinthropLIFE program
• Transportation to and from campus is the responsibility of the participant and his/her caregivers