{"id":1794,"date":"2020-03-02T19:13:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T19:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs-wds-dev.utk.edu\/klass\/?page_id=1794"},"modified":"2026-09-15T08:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T12:51:22","slug":"postsecondary-autism-support-service-pass-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/klass\/postsecondary-autism-support-service-pass-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Postsecondary Autism Support Service (PASS) Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<h4>Helping autistic and neurodivergent students transition to, navigate, and succeed in college.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PASS is a fee-based program designed to support University of Tennessee, Knoxville students with an autism spectrum disorder, autism-like difficulties, or who identify as neurodivergent, as they work toward academic, social, and career success. Our flexible, tiered model includes individualized coaching, skill-building modules, peer mentoring, and more\u2014all designed to foster independence and success in college.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who We Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students enrolled at UTK who autism, autism-like difficulties, or who identify as neurodivergent<\/li>\n<li>First-year through graduate-level students<\/li>\n<li>Students seeking extra structure and support for college success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<p><strong>What Makes PASS Unique?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tiered support structure tailored to student needs<\/li>\n<li>Integrated academic and social skill coaching<\/li>\n<li>Credit-bearing course to support academic, executive functioning, and relationship development skills<\/li>\n<li>Individualized coaching meetings<\/li>\n<li>Professional mentoring to strengthen career readiness<\/li>\n<li>Peer mentoring and facilitated social activities<\/li>\n<li>Parent and faculty liaison to support collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Supervised by clinical faculty with expertise in autism and neurodivergence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Program Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tiered Model of Support:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Credit-bearing course:<\/strong> Executive functioning, self-advocacy, and relationship building<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekly coaching meetings:<\/strong> Personalized sessions tailored to meet social, academic, self-advocacy, and independent living goals<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill-building modules:<\/strong> Flexible, individualized topics<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peer mentoring:<\/strong> Social engagement and support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent liaison:<\/strong> FERPA-compliant communication bridge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 80% of students who complete PASS return the following semester<\/li>\n<li>Students report increased confidence, organization, and campus engagement<\/li>\n<li>Alumni have gone on to graduate school, internships, and employment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Cost &amp; Financial Information<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PASS costs <strong>$5,000 per semester<\/strong>. Some students may be eligible for funding through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>State Vocational Rehabilitation Services<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships or university-based aid<\/li>\n<li>Private educational loans or grants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Financial planning guidance is available upon request.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Apply to PASS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We offer <strong>rolling admissions<\/strong> for fall, spring, and summer semesters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Complete PASS application (PDF or online form below)<\/li>\n<li>Submit psychoeducational or psychological evaluation information<\/li>\n<li>Participate in intake interview (virtual or in person)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"orange-mark\"><\/h3>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/klass\/pass-comprehensive-program\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange\"><strong>Comprehensive Program<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \"><\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/klass\/pass-program-skill-modules\/\" class=\"btn btn-default btn-orange\"><strong>Skill<br \/>\nModules<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helping autistic and neurodivergent students transition to, navigate, and succeed in college. &nbsp; 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