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Upward Bound Pre-College Program

The Upward Bound program supports low-income and first-generation students thinking about college through one-on-one advising and mentoring, career exploration, guest speakers and field trips. Upward Bound participants take enrichment classes in literature, writing, math and science; summer participants also get an advance taste of college life by living in residence halls.

Who Can Participate?  Low-income or first-generation students 13-18 years old who are currently in high school, making satisfactory academic progress and attending a participating school.

Where: East Campus, 8181 E. Irvington Rd.
When: After school and Saturdays, October through March;
or for five weeks during the summer
Cost: None

How to Apply

Call Ryan Smith in the Upward Bound office at 206-7601 to receive an application. You'll also need to submit a current high school transcript and household income verification information; call for details.

The deadline for summer 2005 was March 18; check back for the fall deadline.

For more information contact Ryan Smith in the Upward Bound office at 206-7601