The Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program (MRHEP) is a post-secondary partnership program between AHRC NYC and the City University of New York (CUNY). The MRHEP program has opened many doors for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to have a fully inclusive college experience that was once denied. Students pursue lifelong learning, self-advocate, explore career goals, gain responsibility and learn collectively with all members of the college community. This presentation will give an overview of how self-discovery tools and curriculum are used to support the MRHEP scholars discover their preferences, learning styles, and personal goals. Following the presentation, a panel of MRHEP students will share their college experience and guide attendees with a hands-on activity utilizing one of the discovery tools discussed.