Continual Support Program

Continual Support is a FREE comprehensive program for students who identify as having a disability and are registered with Student Accessibility Services at Buffalo State University. Continual Support is designed to be an academic year in length.

The Continual Support Program is tailored to meet the individual academic and/or social needs and goals of motivated students to increase success in all areas of student ability; specifically executive functioning growth and social skills building. Continual Support has shown to increase confidence and participation in the larger campus community.

Continual Support is a student-driven program where students work with the Learning and Accommodations Specialist and their team, to identify and select appropriate and attainable goals each semester to create their Personal Learning Plan based in the idea of self-advocacy. Students then participate in individualized meetings designed to target and develop new or incomplete skill sets. 

Continual Support offers opportunities for students to engage in self-advocacy; negotiating experiences; utilizing university resources and supports including their accommodations; engaging in clubs and organizations; communication with Instructors, staff, and peers; and navigating new and challenging situations just to name a few. Students also attend our workshop series with presenters and campus partners in all areas of student support.

Continual Support is traditionally offered over the course of one academic year during the fall and spring semesters. Individualized meetings differ for students based on their semester in the program. Continual Support is available for new, transfer, and returning students at the university regardless of the semester they are starting in. 

Please see the options below for more information, including the student application to Continual Support.

Program Structure and Application Process

We recommend students start the Continual Support Program in their first semester (typically fall).

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please see the Application Process below for more information.

The first semester in the Continual Support Program includes:

  • One weekly or bi-weekly individualized 1:1 meeting with the Learning and Accommodations Specialist (45 minute sessions)
  • Creation of Personal Learning Plan(s) to support students goals and values
  • Weekly group workshops focusing on increasing academic and/or social skill sets
  • Presentations with strategic campus support offices and other campus partners
  • Two weekly Study Hall Open Sessions with the Continual Support Team
  • Continual Support sponsored Social Events (3-4 per semester)

First semester students are expected to be in good standing for the program for the semester.

Students advance in the Continual Support Program for their second semester (typically spring). 

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please see the Application Process below for more information.

The second semester in the Continual Support Program includes:

  • One weekly or bi-weekly individualized 1:1 meeting with the Continual Support Team (25 minute sessions)
  • Continuance of Personal Learning Plan(s) to support students goals and values
  • Weekly group workshops focusing on increasing academic and/or social skill sets
  • Presentations with strategic campus support offices and other campus partners
  • Two weekly Study Hall Open Sessions with the Continual Support Team
  • Continual Support sponsored Social Events (3-4 per semester)

Second semester students must be in good standing for the program.

Some students require more support than their first academic year at Buffalo State University. 

For those students we offer the ability to join the Continuation Continual Support Program for additional semesters when appropriate.

Continuation in the Continual Support Program includes:

  • One weekly or bi-weekly individualized 1:1 meeting with the Continual Support Team (25 minute sessions)
  • Assistance in learning to create Personal Learning Plan(s) to support students goals and values
  • Weekly group workshops focusing on increasing academic and/or social skill sets
  • Presentations with strategic campus support offices and other campus partners
  • One weekly Study Hall Open Session with the Continual Support Team
  • Continual Support sponsored Social Events (3-4 per semester)

Continuation students must be in good standing for the program.

Students who are placed on Academic Probation while attending Buffalo State University are encouraged to join the  Academic Recovery Continual Support Program. 

Students who receive Academic Probation are identified by the Learning and Accommodations Specialist after final grades are released and are contacted to join.

We accept applications on a rolling basis. Please see the Application Process below for more information.

Academic Recovery in the Continual Support Program includes:

  • One weekly or bi-weekly individualized 1:1 meeting with the Continual Support Team (25 minute sessions)
  • Creation of Personal Learning Plan(s) to support students goals and values
  • Weekly group workshops focusing on increasing academic and/or social skill sets
  • Presentations with strategic campus support offices and other campus partners
  • One weekly Study Hall Open Session with the Continual Support Team
  • Continual Support sponsored Social Events (3-4 per semester)

Academic Recovery students are expected to be in good standing for the program for the semester.

Applications to the Continual Support Program are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first come, first served basis until spaces are filled, at which point applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

First semester students who want to join Continual Support should complete the Application for Continual Support and select 'Initial Application'.

  • First semester students should:
    • Be admitted and deposited to Buffalo State University
    • Register with Student Accessibility Services
    • Complete their own applications using their Buffalo State credentials
  • Second semester students should: 
    • Be in good standing for the program to automatically continue
    • Be officially registered in classes for their second semester (students who need assistance with registration should contact their Academic or Faculty Advisor)

Students who want to remain in the Continual Support Program past their first academic year should complete the Application for Continual Support and select 'Continuation Application'.

Continuation Applications are due by final day of regular instruction of their second semester (see the Academic Calendar for information on the 'final day of regular instruction' for a given semester). Please see the Application Process below for more information.

Students who are placed on Academic Probation should complete the Academic Recovery Application for Continual Support Program that will be sent to them by the Learning and Accommodations Specialist. 

  • Academic Recovery students should:
    • Be on Academic Probation to apply, look for an email in their Buffalo State email account
    • Complete their own applications using their Buffalo State credentials

Academic Recovery Applications are due ten days after receiving the email to apply. Please see the Application Process below for more information.

Students who want to reapply after being suspended from the Continual Support Program should complete the Application for Continual Support and select 'Returning Application'.

Return Applications are due ten days after the final day of regular instruction for any given semester (see the Academic Calendar for information on the 'final day of regular instruction' for a given semester). Please see the Application Process below for more information.

Parents or guardians may complete an additional Supplemental Application for any Continual Support Program to help inform the team about their student's academic and social progress, and/or provide additional information that will assist in supporting their student.

Applications

Orientation Day at Buffalo State

First Semester, Continuation, and Returning Students

Students Studying

Academic Recovery Students

  • Complete the Academic Recovery Application for Continual Support Program that will be emailed directly to students through their Buffalo State email account
Studnets at Seminar

Parents and Guardians

Applications to the Continual Support Program are accepted on a rolling basis unless your program has a specific deadline attached.

Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first come, first served basis until spaces are filled, at which point applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

Students that are dismissed from the university will not be able to complete their second semester or continue in the Continual Support Program. These students may reapply to the Continual Support Program if they are readmitted to the university.