LSU Integrative Community Studies Program provides a life-changing college experience for students with intellectual disabilities.
Residential Program Assistance
ICS Students are housed in 4-bedroom apartments with two other ICS students and one Independent Living Assistant. The Independent Living Assistant is a traditional LSU undergraduate/graduate student trained in educational, vocational, and social needs of ICS Residents. These Assistants will guide students with independent living tasks while on campus.
LSU’s Residential Life Resident Assistants will be available for housing questions as well.
Student's Daily Schedule
| Time | Monday & Wednesday | Tuesday & Thursday | Friday | Weekend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. | Rise & Shine AM Routine |
Rise & Shine AM Routine |
Rise & Shine AM Routine |
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| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | |
| 9:00 a.m. | ICS Course | ICS Lab; Workforce Exploration | UREC Course & Free play |
Rise & Shine Breakfast (10 a.m.) |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Traditional Academic Course | Chores/Laundry Study Time/Tutoring |
Weekend Prep Take out trash, etc. |
Activity Time |
| 3:00 p.m. | Campus Activity & Exploration Snack |
Personal Time Snack |
Personal Time Snack |
Personal Time Snack |
| 5:00 p.m. | UREC Course Yoga, Pilates, etc. |
Campus Gathering | UREC Indoor Pool | Campus Gathering |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| 9:00 p.m. | PM Routine | PM Routine | PM Routine | PM Routine |
Instructors, Mentors, and Assistants
ICS Residents are accompanied while on campus by Faculty Members, Academic Mentors, and Independent Living Assistants.
Course Sequence
Independent Living I
Job Exploration
Program & Campus Orientation
Elective/Audit Course
Independent Living II
Work Experience I
Functional Academics
Elective/Audit Course
Independent Living III
Work Experience II
Communication Skills
Elective/Audit Course
Independent Living IV
Work Experience III
Consumer Skills
Elective/Audit Course