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Upward Bound programs accepting students

Are you a high school student currently enrolled in one of the high schools listed below and curious to know if college is for you?  Come and join Upward Bound to find out!

Who can participate?
This program is designed for students in selected high schools who are low-income and will be the first in their families attending college students.  Students must submit an application to be accepted into the program.

What does the program offer?
Students accepted into Upward Bound will participate in the program for the remainder of their high school career and the first two years of college.  Some of the activities that the program offers includes:

  • Academic advising and career counseling
  • Tutoring
  • College prep workshops
  • Summer programs
  • Financial aid advising
  • Cultural activities
  • College campus visits
  • Field trips
  • Recreational activities
  • Job seeking skills workshops
  • Resume writing assistance

Want to find out more?
If your current high school is listed below, call or email the staff at the appropriate campus for more information and an application!

   High Schools: Amphi High School
Presidio Charter High School
Rincon High School
   Contact this campus: Downtown Campus
1200 N. Stone [ Map ]
Phone: 206-7073  
Email:  lolsen@pima.edu or jfarrell@pima.edu

High Schools: Desert View High School
Sunnyside High School
Vision Charter High School
Contact this campus: Desert Vista Campus
5901 S. Calle Santa Cruz [ Map ]
Phone: 206-5073   
Email:  dapacheco@pima.edu or  rjortega@pima.edu

High Schools: Palo Verde
PPEP TEC Victor Soltero Charter High School
Santa Rita
Tucson Accelerated Charter
Contact this campus: East Campus
8181 E. Irvington Rd. [ Map ]
Phone:  206-7601  
Email:  pbecskehazy@pima.edu

High Schools: Ironwood Ridge High School
Marana High School
PPEP TEC John C. Arnold Charter High School
Contact this campus: Northwest Campus
7600 N. Shannon [ Map ]
Phone:  206-2175 
Email:  velias@pima.edu or kbury@pima.edu

Posted: May 23, 2008