ICE Partnership Program

The Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment (ICE) Partnership Program provides dual enrollment opportunities to high school students, age 18- 21, who have intellectual and developmental disabilities in an inclusive college experience. Students can use the experiences they gain at HCC to:

• Build their independence
• Achieve their transition goals in a setting that is socially valued
• Learn with their age-appropriate peers
• Achieve their goals and learn in a typical, integrated community environment
• Balance their coursework with community-based internships and employment.

Students from high schools in Agawam, South Hadley, Ware and Westfield work with their transition teams in their districts to determine if the ICE Program is right for them.

About ICE

The ICE program offers a range of academic and person-centered services in coordination with other HCC offices. These include:

• classroom and testing accommodations, assistive technology, and academic advising provided by the Office for Students with Disabilities & Deaf Services
• tutoring and learning coaches provided by the CAPS Center for Academic & Program Support
• career exploration and job search workshops provided by the Career Center
• academic, career, and personal counseling provided by the Counseling Center.

Students are fully integrated into courses without prerequisites, as well as student clubs and activities. They have full access to the library and the fitness center.

Location

The ICE Program is located in Donahue Building, Room 137.

To Apply

If you are interested in the ICE Program, please contact your high school liaison to discuss your eligibility. Once approved by your transition team, you will be encouraged to attend a Welcome Wednesdays information session and tour. Hosted by the Admissions Office, these are held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

After completing an Early Admit Admission Application, you'll have the opportunity to meet with staff from the ICE Program during a Person-Centered Planning session and intake meeting. Family members can also connect and receive support from the program's Parent Consultant.