FDU Regional Center

05/28/2026

Since our founding more than 35 years ago, the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities at Fairleigh Dickinson University has helped thousands of students develop the academic and self-advocacy skills essential to college success at no additional fee. More than 50% of our students achieve a 3.0 GPA or higher. In addition, many of our students have studied a semester abroad at FDU’s Wroxton College in England.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Regional Center, here is our 2026-2027 Schedule of Information Sessions. To register for an information session, workshop, or special event, please click: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2fokMsxLR02umIbqPGs7ExqPxa12_xJFlTM-gsN6PoJURVBEQURGWE00UlBHVkJSNUU5SlNWR0RKSy4u&origin=QRCode

To access our application (separate from FDU’s), visit the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities website: https://www.fdu.edu/academics/centers-institutes/rcsld/

05/27/2026

05/13/2026

Congratulations from The Regional Center to the FDU Class of 2026!

05/12/2026

Wishing our students a happy summer break!

05/07/2026

05/04/2026

Congratulations to all our students as they finish the spring semester!
Some suggestions on how to manage exam stress:

Plan how you will study. Make a schedule of what and when you will be studying, as well as any other commitments.

When you are studying, plan and take short breaks. The brain needs time to process and absorb what you have been working on.

Ask for help. Use professor office hours or extra study sessions.
Attend Academic Support Center study sessions (if available) provided for your class. Reach out to classmates.

Stay healthy by not skipping meals or existing on snack foods, get plenty of rest, and continue to exercise.

Think positive. Believe in yourself and the work you have done throughout the semester!

04/27/2026

Shout out to all our students as you finish the spring semester!

Last day of classes is Monday, May 4th. Tuesday, May 5th, is the Monday classes snow make-up day/reading day. Wednesday, May 6th, is a reading day.

Last day to withdraw from classes is Wednesday, May 6th, at 5 pm with advisor approval.

Exam days are Thursday, May 7th, Friday, May 8th, Monday, May 11th, and Tuesday, May 12th. Check with the University Exam Schedule and your professors for the day and time of your exams.

04/16/2026

Join us on Monday, April 20th at 7pm for a Transition to College online workshop with Dawn Dennis, MEd, MA, Metro Campus Director of the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities. An insider's guide to making a successful transition to college for students with IEPs and 504 plans. A general information session about FDU's Regional Center will be presented at 6:30pm. Register here for the event https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2fokMsxLR02umIbqPGs7ExqPxa12_xJFlTM-gsN6PoJURVBEQURGWE00UlBHVkJSNUU5SlNWR0RKSy4u&origin=QRCode

04/14/2026

FDU'S 8-DAY SUMMER COLLEGE READINESS EXPERIENCE for students with language-based learning disabilities AUGUST 3 - AUGUST 13, 2026. https://www.fdu.edu/academics/centers-institutes/rcsld/summer-experience/

Led by experienced faculty from FDU's acclaimed Regional Center for Learning Disabilities, this non-residential program prepares college-bound high school seniors and recent graduates for the challenges of college-level coursework. It gives them the opportunity to immerse themselves in a college learning environment while developing their study, assistive technology, and self-advocacy skills.

Morning Sessions (9:00am to 12:30pm) include: writing instruction, metacognitive strategies, use of assistive technology, and transition essentials (social-emotional wellness and college independence).

Optional Afternoon Classes (1:00 to 4:00pm) feature small-group instruction in: Orton-Gillingham reading, developmental math (Pre-Algebra/Algebra, and writing.

Sessions run Monday through Thursday in-person on FDU's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ. Tuition is $850 for morning classes and an additional $200 for each optional afternoon class in reading, math or writing.

To learn if this program is the right fit for your student, contact Dawn Dennis, MA, MEd, at [email protected] or call 201-692-2716.

04/13/2026

The spring semester is quickly coming to a close! Monday, May 4th, is the last day of classes before exams. Tuesday, May 5th, and Wednesday, May 6th, are Snow Makeup/Reading Days. Students with Monday classes should discuss with their professors whether the class will meet on the University-assigned makeup day (Tuesday, May 5th).

A reminder to our students to make sure you have organized a plan on how you will complete assignments and projects, check the University exam schedule for your exam days/times, and finish strong.

04/08/2026

Grad Salute 2026! Congratulations Class of 2026!