Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) Student Application

This is the application for the Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL)ÌýProgramÌýat the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ hosted by the DO-IT Center and Center for Neurotechnology (CNT).ÌýMore detailed informationÌýcan be found on the Summer ProgramÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.

You can also access the fullÌýapplicationÌýin Spanish, Russian, or Vietnamese.

Instructions:ÌýThe student applicant must complete the form below. The application materials may be submitted in your native language. If you prefer, you canÌýprint this formÌýand submit it to DO-IT by postal mail, fax, or email.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Identify as a neurodiverse learner (defined as those with academic challenges related to conditions such as dyspraxia, dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyscalculia, autism spectrum disorder, and Tourette syndrome).
  • Have aptitude and interest in attending college.
  • Currently be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior, or a college freshman.
  • Commit to program participation.Ìý
  • Be a citizenÌýorÌýpermanent residentÌýof theÌýUnited States and its possessions.

Applications are accepted throughout the school year for Summer 2025. Applications received after that time will be considered on a space-available basis.

After submitting this application, we will emailÌýthe parent/guardian listed on the Parent/Guardian Recommendation and Consent form and the individual listed on theÌýRecommendation from a Teacher, Counselor, Administrator, or Coach form.

Applications will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their status within two to three weeks of the March 31 deadline.


All NNL program offerings are contingent upon receipt of continued funding. AllÌýparticipants are required to be citizensÌýorÌýpermanent residents of the United States or its possessions. The ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

View UW and DO-IT’s Privacy Practices for Youth Programs here: EnglishÌý´¥Ìý | | | | |


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Pronouns
Please use the format XXX-XXX-XXXX
Ethnicity (select one)
Race (select one or more)

Parent/Guardian Information

Please use the format XXX-XXX-XXXX
This email address will be used to contact the Parent/Guardian for additional information.

School Information

This email address will be used to contact the teacher, counselor, administrator, or coach for additional information.

Applicant Essay Questions

Respond to each of the questions below. ÌýYou may enter text in the field provided or upload a single alternative file (in audio or video format, if your disability affects your ability to respond in printed form).

Files must be less than 10 MB.
Allowed file types: jpg jpeg txt rtf html pdf docx ppt pptx xls xlsx xml avi mov mp3 ogg wav zip.

Program Participation: Equipment and Transportation

Currently, NNL is hosted as a "hybrid" program. Some days will be online and some days will be onsite at the UW Seattle Campus.

I understand that in order to participate in the NNL summer program, I will need to find my own transportation to the ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ Seattle campus. I will be able to do one of the following: