Our Locations

CIP’s centers of excellence are located in areas that promote healthy living, culture and a wide variety of social, educational and career opportunities.

CIP’s comprehensive postsecondary programs offer transitioning young adults on the autism spectrum or with learning differences with the social, academic, career and life skills supports for success.


Click on the interactive map below to learn more about a CIP location:




CIP Locations

Each CIP location has a unique setting, diverse college options, and staff who specialize in contributing to a student’s personal success. When choosing a CIP location, families are encouraged to speak with our National Admissions Office to help determine which center(s) may provide the best fit.

Call 877-566-9247 or fill our our online inquiry form to request assistance in finding a CIP location.

Online Inquiry Form


Quick Facts


  • CIP Berkshire

    • Opened: 1984
    • Student Population: 46
    • Male/Female Ratio: 25/21
    • Setting: Rural – Small town with big cultural attractions



    • Unique Offerings: Berkshire Visual & Performing Arts Program, strong Early Childhood Education program
    • City Slogan: “The Gateway to the Berkshires”
    • Accepts Foreign Students: Yes





  • CIP Brevard

    • Opened: 2004
    • Student Population: 17
    • Male/Female Ratio: 14/3
    • Setting: Rural



    • Unique Offerings: Optional Equine Therapy program, access to over 12 colleges and universities
    • City slogan: “High-Tech Capital of the Southeast”
    • Accepts Foreign Students: Yes




  • CIP Bloomington

    • Opened: 2006
    • Student Population: 21
    • Male/Female Ratio: 12/9
    • Setting: Urban college town with vibrant downtown



    • Unique Offerings: Bloomington was voted one of the top 50 places to live by Men’s Journal Magazine, students can participate in a multitude of IU Bloomington events and social clubs
    • Accepts Foreign Students: Yes





  • CIP Berkeley

    • Opened: 2007
    • Student Population: 16
    • Male/Female Ratio: 11/5



    • Setting: Urban
    • Unique Offerings: Easy access to the BART train, UC Berkeley facilities and many events
    • Accepts Foreign Students: Yes




  • CIP Amherst

    • Opened: 2010
    • Student Population: 14
    • Male/Female Ratio: 12/2
    • Setting: Rural – Amherst is a suburb of Buffalo known for its strong college level academic offerings



    • Unique Offerings: Ranked 42nd in Top 100 Best Places to Live in America by CNN; Great college opportunities as well as trip options to Niagara Falls/Toronto/sport games.
    • City slogan: “Buffalo: New York’s “Queen City”
    • Accepts Foreign Students: No, unless enrolled full-time in college




  • CIP Long Beach

    • Opened: 2011
    • Student Population: 13
    • Male/Female Ratio: 13/0



    • Setting: Urban – Long Beach is the 26th biggest US city and is only 30 minutes from Los Angeles
    • Unique Offerings: Located in the entertainment and fashion industry centers of the world.
    • Accepts Foreign Students: No, unless enrolled full-time in college