PLUS Program

Any qualified student with a learning difference, including AD/HD, is eligible for support. PLUS Program students are assessed a program fee depending on the level of services requested. There is great demand for the services provided through Muskingum’s PLUS Program.

Students may apply to Muskingum University and the PLUS Program after completing the junior year of high school, or they may transfer from other postsecondary programs. Qualified students may apply for PLUS Program services either when applying for admission to the University or following their enrollment. Each applicant is evaluated by a committee for his/her potential to complete degree requirements.

Space in the PLUS Program is limited, and students are encouraged to apply early. Information will not be used for any unlawful purpose.

Students should have a strong college preparatory secondary school curriculum as course and graduation requirements are not compromised for PLUS students. Generally, four years of English, three years of college-preparatory mathematics, and at least two years each of laboratory science and social sciences are recommended for admission.

All applicants for admission must submit the following standard admission material:

    a. A completed application for admission to Muskingum University
    b. An official copy of the high school transcript
    c. Official transcripts from each university or college attended (for transfer students only)
    d. Official results of the ACT or SAT
    e. A completed Secondary School Report Form

In addition, PLUS applicants should submit a recent comprehensive evaluation which includes the following:

• A diagnostic summary in which a qualified examiner provides a diagnosis, a description of related limitation and suggestions regarding academic support.
• Aptitude Testing (include subscales with standard scores)
• Preferred measures:
  • a. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale

Achievement Testing (include subscales with standard scores)
Preferred measures:

    a. Wechsler Individual Achievement Test
    b. Woodcock-Johnson Psycho-educational Battery: Tests of Achievement

A school plan such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan is helpful for clarification and can be included as part of a comprehensive psycho-educational evaluation.

Based on careful evaluation of admission materials and documentation, applicants are invited to the campus for a personal interview with a member of the PLUS Program staff. At this time they can also talk with the Admission staff, members of the faculty, and other students.

For Muskingum University and PLUS Program admission materials, or for more information, please contact Office by phone at 740-826-8280, by email at plussec@muskingum.edu or by mail at Walter Hall, Muskingum University, New Concord, Ohio 43762-1199.