Learning Disabilities Program

The Learning Disabilities Program (LDP) is a fee-based, academic support program for Northeastern University Boston undergraduate students whose primary disability is a learning disability and/or attention deficit disorder.

The LDP offers an in-person model of support; students meet individually with their learning specialist in scheduled sessions that occur twice a week and last for one hour. The regular schedule of meetings allows for a proactive, collaborative approach that promotes students’ academic growth and achievement.

The content of these meetings is determined by the student’s goals, learning profile, and coursework. Areas addressed may include studying and test-taking strategies; navigating college expectations for reading and writing; support for planning, time management, and task initiation; developing students’ metacognitive and self-determination skills; setting and monitoring progress toward goals; and use of accommodations and campus resources.

The LDP offers placement to a limited number of students; not every student who applies is accepted. We encourage students and families to learn more about the Learning Disabilities Program and its services through the pages listed on the above navigation bar. In addition to these resources, we offer information sessions to prospective students and their families. Please contact us directly to schedule an LDP information session.

Please note:  Accommodations and other disability-related supports are provided at no cost on all Northeastern campuses, including Boston, Oakland, London, New York, and N.U.in sites. For more information about disability accommodations, please visit Disability Access Services and Global Resources .

Please navigate to the pages below to learn more information about the LDP.