Typically, all colleges and universities that receive any kind of federal funding are required by law to provide resources and accommodations designed to assist a student coping with ADHD. The level of support can vary greatly depending on the school's program, however. Some schools simply comply with the minimum requirements established by law, while others have a well-developed support program designed to meet the needs of the student. When considering application to a college, a student with ADHD should contact the Student Disability Support office at the prospective school and ask about the support they provide to learning disabled students.
When a student speaks with a college representative, there are certain questions which are important to ask in order to determine the level of ADHD support available at the prospective college, such as how many ADHD students are registered at the school and whether or not there is an ADHD support group available. Students should ask about the admissions process and if the school's learning disability (LD) program employs any specialists licensed in ADHD and LD issues. A student should attempt to find out whether there is a specific program to educate faculty members on the needs of ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD students, or if there is a special study skills program in place for ADHD students.
Some students may find a need for more support than most mainstream colleges can provide. In this case, students might consider some colleges with an entire curriculum specifically geared toward ADD and ADHD students. Beacon College located in Leesburg, Florida is a college founded to meet the needs of learning disabled students. Beacon College's mission is to offer academic degree programs to students with learning disabilities while providing a fun college atmosphere coupled with complete educational support. Landmark College in Vermont is another accredited college specifically founded to meet the needs of students with ADHD, ADD, dyslexia and other learning disabled considerations. Taking the time to investigate will help a student find just the right college.