![Nico Miller]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741183605/wingateedu/c41ilnh3lgcxovxngbzs/20250208_232504-12ab.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741183605/wingateedu/c41ilnh3lgcxovxngbzs/20250208_232504-12ab.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741183605/wingateedu/c41ilnh3lgcxovxngbzs/20250208_232504-12ab.jpg","width":620}])
Nicholas, a 24-year-old from Tega Cay, S.C., is the latest addition to Julia’s Learning.
Julia's Learning is a living, learning, exploring, and working program which enables persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities to have a Wingate University college experience, leading to independence, autonomy, self-worth and meaningful lifelong employment. Julia's Learning students work toward earning a two-year certificate and will take part in inclusive classes, live on campus and participate in the full sweep of student life, in other words, they'll be Bulldogs.
Living
On campus, building independence and autonomy with the support of staff and students.
Learning
In inclusive classes, working toward a certificate of completion.
Exploring
Experiencing college life and all the clubs, events and festivities that brings.
Working
Meaningful, lifelong skills to be self-supporting and contributing.
Mission: Julia’s learning at Wingate University strives to achieve inclusion and integration, diversity and equity, and student created tools and strategies. Julia’s learning helps students with intellectual disabilities achieve a post secondary education and prepares them for the workforce
Meet the Students
![Reghan Clark]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741183629/wingateedu/u7fh3fgzxfh5ak1wh6m3/b.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741183629/wingateedu/u7fh3fgzxfh5ak1wh6m3/b.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741183629/wingateedu/u7fh3fgzxfh5ak1wh6m3/b.jpg","width":620}])
She says that enrolling in the program was a huge decision, because she wouldn’t be at home as often.
![Eli Bowser]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741183612/wingateedu/kpxgc7ndo4pksfzgll4l/c.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741183612/wingateedu/kpxgc7ndo4pksfzgll4l/c.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741183612/wingateedu/kpxgc7ndo4pksfzgll4l/c.jpg","width":620}])
He says that he really likes the college experience and has made a lot of friends.
![Savannah Gill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741183596/wingateedu/maurwe74ziv76pbnxf0t/SavannahGill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741183596/wingateedu/maurwe74ziv76pbnxf0t/SavannahGill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741183596/wingateedu/maurwe74ziv76pbnxf0t/SavannahGill.jpg","width":620}])
Before joining the program and living on campus, Savannah lived in Charlotte, N.C., with her family.
FAQs for Students
- What do I do when I go off campus?
- How do I view my meal plan?
- Can friends or family come visit?
- What if I need help during the day?
- What do I do if there is an emergency?
- What if I feel nervous or scared?
- What do I do if I feel sick?
- What can the ID card be used for?
- What do I do if I get locked out of our dorm?
- Do I have a curfew?
- What do I do with my trash?
- How do I travel off campus?
- Where should I eat?
- How do I get my course materials?
What do I do when I go off campus?
How do I view my meal plan?
Can friends or family come visit?
What if I need help during the day?
What do I do if there is an emergency?
What if I feel nervous or scared?
What do I do if I feel sick?
What can the ID card be used for?
What do I do if I get locked out of our dorm?
Do I have a curfew?
What do I do with my trash?
How do I travel off campus?
Where should I eat?
How do I get my course materials?
FAQs for Families
- What is the eligibility criteria?
- What are students doing their first semester?
- How long do student participate in Julia's Learning?
- What do they earn upon completion?
- What sort of employment opportunities are there?
- Are there scholarships available?
What is the eligibility criteria?
What are students doing their first semester?
How long do student participate in Julia's Learning?
What do they earn upon completion?
What sort of employment opportunities are there?
Are there scholarships available?
Steps to Apply
Applications for Fall 2026 are now open. Please follow the steps below to complete your application.
Applications are due Friday, December 19, 2025 by 11:59 p.m.
Step 1: Complete the Non-Degree Seeking Application on the Julia’s Learning website. A member of our team will then send you the link to complete the supplemental application.
Step 2: Complete the Supplemental Application and submit by December 19, 2025 by 11:59 pm.
Step 3: Those selected as potential candidates will be contacted in January with further details and next steps.
Step 4: The interview process will begin in March.
Julia's Learning is an inclusive and immersive college experience that will prepare students to live self-determined and independent lives. Dr. Melanie Keel