Aggies Elevated

One Innovative Program. Two Familiar Locations.

One Program, Two Campuses

Aggies Elevated at Utah State University is Utah's original college program for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Located at the USU main campus in Logan AND the USU Eastern campus in Price.

Mission

Aggies Elevated is designed to empower college-age students with I/DD to become resilient problem-solvers and self-determined citizens of inclusive communities. With the assistance of staff and invited stakeholders, Aggies Elevated students create a person-centered plan to identify challenges, build on individual strengths, seek out and utilize supports, and encourage personal responsibility in five domains (Lifelong Learning, Independent Living, Community Involvement, Self-Advocacy, and Career Development). The program’s goal for graduates is competitive integrated employment, full community inclusion, and independent living to their highest ability.

Fast Facts

As of October 2021, 25 of 29 graduates are engaged in competitive integrated employment. This is approximately 86%, down slightly from 88% prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, using most recent available sources:

The average post-graduation employment rate for TPSID program graduates is 59%.
The employment rate for adults with disabilities in general is 31.4%.
The employment rate for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is 18%.
In addition, about 35% of our graduates have earned associate's and/or bachelor's degrees, or are actively in progress.