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College Internship Program (CIP)

Founded in 1983, The College Internship Program provides individualized social, academic, career and life skills instruction for students with Asperger's and Learning Differences. Students obtain the skills necessary to inspire independence and expand the foundation on which they can build a happy and productive life.


About The CIP Program
  • Year-round with centers in Massachusetts, Florida, Indiana and California
  • Independent apartment living
  • Individualized social, academic, career and life skills services
  • Specialized curriculum specifically for Asperger's, nonverbal LD, high-functioning autism, ADD and dyslexia
  • Weekend recreational activities, coordinated fitness and wellness program, student senate activities and cultural spring break trips
  • Residential menu planning, shopping, cooking and cleaning instruction within student apartments
  • Banking and budgeting instruction as well as weekly goal setting and personal advising
  • Individual therapy sessions
  • 24/7 emergency assistance

Our Students
  • Male and female, ages 18 to 26
  • Asperger's syndrome, ADD, high-functioning autism, NLD, PDD-NOS, and/or dyslexia.
  • High level of motivation to meet program goals
  • Low-average to high intelligence
  • Potential to live, work or attend college independently
  • Emotional, behavioral and psychological stability

Our Beliefs
  • It's a Learning Difference, not a disability
  • You are made for good purpose and are inherently valuable.

Our Mission
  • To graduate young men and women of confidence, character, and integrity capable of making contributions to society and claiming their place as citizens of the world.

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Summer Program

In addition to our year-round program, CIP offers a 2 week Summer Program for student ages 16-19 at 4 colleges nation-wide.

This comprehensive overview program introduces students to an array of CIP services while they enjoy a real slice of college life.

--> Learn more about the CIP Summer Program







CIP at a Glance

Download an overview of CIP's comprehensive curriculum for college age students with learning differences. (PDF)


Contact

General Information
National Admissions
Caroline Wheeler
Maggi Sanderson
(877) Know-CIP
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Press Inquiries
Nat. Marketing Coordinator
Dan McManmon
(510) 665-4205 X 201
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