Regional Center for Learning Disabilities

FDU’s award-winning Regional Center for Learning Disabilities is recognized among the nation’s leading programs for students with language-based learning disabilities.

Our structured program of academic support, personalized advisement and counseling services give students the resources they need to succeed while participating in traditional college classes.

Since our founding more than 30 years ago, FDU’s Regional Center has helped thousands of students from throughout the United States develop the academic and self-advocacy skills essential to college success.

Academic support makes the critical difference in the early success of our students. Support sessions are kept small, individualized and flexible, and involve a variety of teaching techniques, including metacognitive strategies to build student confidence and performance in all content areas.

NOTE: Applicants to the Regional Center must have a diagnosed language-based learning disability.

Why Choose FDU’s Regional Center?

• Services are offered at no additional charge
• A comprehensive academic support program staffed by experienced learning disability specialists
• In-depth training in the use of the latest assistive technology
• Individualized academic counseling services
• More than half of all participants earn a “B” average or higher

Each July, the Center also offers a two-week Summer College Prep Program for graduating high school students and rising seniors at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus. The program introduces students to college-level work and helps them develop the specific skills and academic strategies needed to make a successful transition from high school.

Regional Center Application: Fillable Format

Regional Center Application Form (PDF) including instructions for completion.

Information Sessions for Parents and Students

Throughout the year, the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities hosts one-hour sessions offering helpful information about its programs and application process. Unless otherwise noted, sessions are offered at the following locations.

Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Sarah Sullivan Lounge, Hennessy Hall (The Mansion)

Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Regional Center, Robison Hall, Fifth Floor (unless otherwise indicated)

2020-2021 Session Dates

Please contact Barbara Byrnes to register for Metropolitan Campus sessions: Phone: 201-692-2716 or bbyrnes@fdu.edu

Please contact Mary Hebert to register for Florham Campus sessions: Phone: 973-443-8981 or hebert@fdu.edu

September 2020

• Information Session, Thursday, September 17 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• Information Session, Wednesday, September 23 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, September 24 at 6 PM, Florham Campus

October 2020

• Special Session: Transition to College Workshop, Wednesday, October 7 at 7 PM, Florham Campus, Hennessy Hall, Hartman Lounge

An insider’s guide to making a successful transition to college for students with IEPs and 504 plans. (A 6:30 Information Sessions will also be offered)

• Information Session, Wednesday, October 14 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, October 22 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• *Open House, Sunday TBD, Metro Campus
• *Open House, Sunday TBD, Florham Campus

November 2020

• Information Session, Wednesday, November 11 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, November 12 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• Special Session: Metacognitive Strategies , Monday, November 16 at 7 PM, Metro Campus, Regional Center, Robison Hall

An Overview of reading/studying/organizing strategies to assist student in their college careers. (A 6:30 PM Information Session will also be offered)

• Information Session, Thursday, November 19 at 10 AM, Florham Campus

December 2020

• Information Session, Wednesday, December 2 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Wednesday, December 9 at 10 AM, Florham Campus

January 2021

• Information Session, Wednesday, January 13 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, January 14 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• Information Session, Wednesday, January 27 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 PM, Florham Campus

February 2021

• Information Session, Monday, February 15 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Monday, February 15 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• Information Session, Wednesday, February 24 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Special Session: Student Panel, Wednesday, February 24 at 7 PM, Florham Campus, Hennessy Hall, Hartman Lounge

Listen in as current students discuss their transition to college and the impact of the services offered by FDU’s Regional Center for Learning Disabilities.  They will also share strategies that have made them successful. (A 6:30 PM Information Session will also be offered)

March 2021

• Information Session, Thursday, March 11 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• Information Session, Wednesday, March 17 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Wednesday, March 31 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Special Session: Metacognitive Strategies , Thursday, March 25 at 7 PM, Florham Campus, Hennessy Hall, Hartman Lounge

An Overview of reading/studying/organizing strategies to assist student in their college careers. (A 6:30 PM Information Session will also be offered)

April 2021

• Information Session, Wednesday, April 14 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, April 15 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, April 29 at 10 AM, Florham Campus
• Special Session: Transition to College Workshop, Monday, April 19 at 7 PM, Metro Campus, Regional Center, Robison Hall

An insider’s guide to making a successful transition to college for students with IEPs and 504 plans. (A 6:30 Information Sessions will also be offered)

May 2021

• Information Session, Wednesday, May 5 at 10 AM, Metro Campus
• Information Session, Thursday, May 6 at 10 AM, Florham Campus