Admission Process

MICC College Program

The three-year, apartment living College Program encourages the personal growth of each student through a unique and individualized process. As they participate in independent living skills curricula, Careers Program certificate programming, and social skills instruction, students gain valuable independent living, social, and vocational experiences and begin to develop their community within a real world setting.

Essential life skills such as grocery shopping, meal planning, personal hygiene, finances, navigating public transit, and more are taught in students’ apartments and the surrounding community.

MICC takes a holistic approach to independence, with classes covering skills across six areas of competency.

College Program Admissions Steps.

1. Tour

2. Apply

3. Materials

4. Interview
& Shadow Day

Step 1. Schedule a Tour + Info Session

Tours are highly encouraged, but not required. At this time, we have both virtual and in-person options to connect. To self-schedule click here or in the widget below.

Virtual and in-person tours and information sessions are held weekdays between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and last approximately 45 minutes. Sessions are one-on-one with a member of our admissions staff and includes a program overview and campus tour. Prospective students and families are encouraged to join together. We also welcome professionals who are curious about our programming, as well as groups up to 20.

Call 612.869.4008 or email our admissions office to speak directly with a member of the admissions team.

Step 2. Apply online

Complete the MICC College Program Admissions Application online. The application for Fall 2024 Enrollment - Early Decision is open through November 15, 2023.
College Program General Decision application is open November 16, 2023 - April 1, 2024.

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If you are looking for MICC's Specialized Employment Skills (SES) Program, learn more and apply here.

SES Program

Step 3. Upload required materials and have recommendations submitted

At the last step of the online application, we require supplementary materials to be uploaded to complete the application. All required documentation must be submitted through the portal and will not be accepted by mail or email. Exceptions will only be made for documentation submitted by third-party providers.

The following documentation is required to complete your application. All required documentation must be received by the application deadline through the portal for a student's application to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Recent neuropsychological evaluation (within the last 3 years). Refer to the Guidelines for Disability Documentation for more information.
IEP, Evaluation Plan, and/or Transition Plan
Latest HS transcripts, unofficial
Health records (most recent physical, etc.)

Two recommendations (MICC form; we do not ask for letters of recommendation) are required to be completed by professionals on the applicant's behalf. They may be completed by

vocational professionals (supervisor, job coach etc.),
educational professionals (teacher, instructor, school administrator), or
general professionals (case manager, therapist, etc,).

Step 4. Interview & Shadow Day

The Admissions Committee will review completed applications and will do so within two weeks of receiving all of the required information/materials. Following this review, if appropriate, candidates will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview. Candidates will also be required to attend a shadow day on campus, observing a full day of classes and activities during the application period as part of the interview process. More detailed included dates and times will be shared with candidates during the process.

College Program Application Deadlines.

Early Decision
September 1.
Early decision application open

November 15.
Early decision application deadline

December 15.
Early decision determinations sent

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General Decision
November 16.
General decision application open

April 1.
General decision application deadline

May 1.
General decision determinations sent

Applications received after April 1 may be reviewed on a rolling basis as space is available. Availability is not guaranteed. MICC does not rollover a wait list.

Primary Admissions Criteria

To be considered a candidate for the MICC College Program, it is required that the applicant:

Be diagnosed with a learning disability, executive dysfunction, an autism spectrum disorder or other neurological disorder. Typical applicants will have a range of cognitive and processing abilities.
Be between the ages of 18-26 years of age.
Have completed their K-12 education.
Have a Full Scale IQ of 70 or above, as documented on a neuropsychological evaluation. (Note MICC will factor in test anxiety, as documented or reported).
Not require 24-hour supervision and be able to make safe decisions, as reported in applicant’s application.
Not have a history of criminal activity that would preclude them from obtaining employment, as reported in applicant’s application.

Secondary Admissions Criteria

A high degree of interest and/or open mind regarding participating in MICC programs, as reported.
Appropriate decision making to allow participation in a comprehensive apartment-living and community-based program, as well as respond well to a structured and supported environment, as reported.
Evidence of ability to volunteer or be employed in a work setting with minimal supervision/training, as reported.
A history of good citizenship and the ability to accept and follow rules, as reported.
Sufficient emotional and behavioral stability and impulse control to live independently function socially, and participate in MICC, as reported.
An involved support network, with realistic goals, recognition of the importance of communication and cooperation and who supports the goals and philosophy of the program.