{"id":36103,"date":"2025-10-10T08:17:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/?page_id=36103"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T17:52:11","slug":"heelsup","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/outreach\/heels2transition\/heelsup\/","title":{"rendered":"HEELS UP"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33032 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-300x69.jpg\" alt=\"HEELS UP logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-300x69.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-1024x236.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-175x40.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-768x177.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-1536x354.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-2048x471.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/healthsciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/628\/2021\/01\/HEELS_UP_logo-scaled-e1736877827270-600x138.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Academic Year Program Details<\/h2>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">HEELS UP Academic Year: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Students enroll in 1-3 courses per semester as a non-degree seeking student at UNC Chapel Hill based on their career and\/or personal interests for 2 years (4 semesters). A certificate of completion will be awarded at the conclusion of the program. We accept students for Fall admittance only. <b>Applications are closed.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Our Purpose<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\">Our purpose is to create an inclusive higher education program where students with intellectua<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\">l disab<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\">ilities transitioning to adulthood access impactful opportunities to pursue personal goals in academics, employment, community engagement, and beyond.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\">\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\">Our students will also <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\">benefit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194763372 BCX0\"> from the premier teaching, research, and service conducted throughout the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Our Goals<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To support faculty, staff, and student knowledge surrounding disability as part of the campus culture<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To support the HEELS UP student in designing and implementing their own person-centered plan, based on personal strengths, aspirations, and interests\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">To support the HEELS UP students to gain skills and access to achieve their self-determined life<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>HEELS UP Summer<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">HEELS UP students enroll in one Summer Session II course at UNC Chapel Hill based on their career and\/or personal interests. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the conclusion of the program. The Summer program follows UNC Chapel Hill\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/registrar.unc.edu\/chancellor-calendar\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">academic calendar<\/span><\/a>. The dates for Summer Session II are June 22nd, 2026 \u2013 July 23rd, 2026. Student Orientation information, which usually occurs the week before, will be shared soon. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/unc.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6Yyyaly82WVAu5U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply<\/a> by March 6.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unc.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6Yyyaly82WVAu5U\">Apply for HEELS UP Summer<\/a>\n<h2>Additional Program Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Format of Delivery: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">lasses may be in-person or online depending on the course selected, with in-person coaching, goal planning, and social opportunities on campus. HEELS UP also has a residential option.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:375}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Eligibility: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Must be at least 18 years old with documentation indicating intellectual and\/or developmental disability. Applicants should be seeking a well-rounded college experience that results in a certificate of completion (not a degree). See additional eligibility requirements by following the application link above.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:375}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Staffing: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small group coaching and peer supports will be provided based on individual support needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:375}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information:<\/span><\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Email: <a href=\"mailto:heels2transition@med.unc.edu\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">heels2transition@med.unc.edu<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Phone: Aidan Donahue (919) 966-4761<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academic Year Program Details HEELS UP Academic Year: Students enroll in 1-3 courses per semester as a non-degree seeking student at UNC Chapel Hill based on their career and\/or personal interests for 2 years (4 semesters). 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