JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

James Madison University
800 S. Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807

Official telephone: (540) 568-6211

Website: www.jmu.edu
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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE
Learning disabled program contact: Valerie L. Schoolcraft,
Program Manager
Contacting the office: 540 568-6705

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.
Institution accepts students according to the above definition: yes
Learning disabled program available: support services but no program
Total number of students in LD program: 155
Services available to LD students:
Serv/accommodations are determined on an individual case-by-case basis in consideration of t
LD students are tutored: individually
A lighter course load is allowed for LD students: yes
Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students: yes
There are additional costs for LD students: no

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS
Requirements that may be waived for LD students: Students are expected to meet the same requirements as other students.
Requirements for LD applicants: diagnostic test(s) are required
An essay is required: no
Untimed tests are accepted: yes
GED is accepted: yes



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