Students with disabilities are required to meet the same admission requirements as students without disabilities.

If you would like to request accommodations for an admissions test, complete the SAS online registration form. You will need to submit medical documentation confirming your disability and the disability-related symptoms/functional limitations that affect your test performance.

If you do not meet a program’s regular admission requirements, the College may ask you to complete Special Admissions testing to determine your eligibility.

If you would like to request accommodations for Special Admissions testing, please complete the SAS online registration form. You will need to submit medical documentation confirming your disability and the disability-related symptoms/functional limitations that affect your test performance.

High school courses that have been modified (or M courses) will not be accepted as meeting an admission requirement.

If you have modified designations on any admission requirement credit, you are required to write Special Admissions testing to determine your eligibility for the program.

To make sure your accommodations are ready for the start of your program, it’s always best to meet with an Accessibility Specialist before you start your program. If this isn’t possible, make sure you make an appointment as soon as possible, as accommodation plans take time to develop and implement.

A College Preparation Program for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Program Overview

RRC Polytech and Student Accessibility Services understand that beginning a college program can be an exciting and also challenging time. To encourage a strong start, we are offering a free preparatory program for incoming students identifying with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

We call this program START STRONG!

This program will be run in a group format and will take place both in-person and online. The sessions will include interactive discussions, role-play and PowerPoint slides.

Participants must meet the following criteria:

• Aged 17 years and older
• Self-identify as being on the Autism Spectrum
• Self-motivated
• A current student of RRC Polytech or an incoming student preparing for entrance in the 2022-2023 academic year.

For more info about the ASD START STRONG program watch this video of our evening information session. This year the group sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will be held both online and in person.

Below is a general overview of the sessions, with more details to come. The order of sessions and topics are subject to change.

Session 1 – Online – Thursday, August 4 (5 – 7pm):

• Introductions
• Study smarter not harder

Session 2 – In Person – Tuesday, August 9 (5 – 7pm):

• Transition to College

Session 3 – Online – Thursday, August 11 (7 – 9pm):

• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills

Session 4 – In Person – Tuesday, August 16 (5 – 7pm):

• Goal setting and developing good habits

Session 5 – Online – Thursday, August 18 (5 – 7pm):

• Critical thinking and academic supports

Session 6 – In Person – Tuesday, August 23 (5 – 7pm):

• Decision making and accountability
• Wrap up

To register or make inquiries, please email accessibility@rrc.ca.