Welcome to the Upward Bound Program

The Office of TRIO/Upward Bound Program (CSU-UB) is a pre-college program of robust academic instruction, tutoring and counseling. The program provides high school students with an opportunity to enhance the academic skills necessary to successfully complete high school and enroll in and graduate from college.

The program has a summer component and academic year component. Emphasis is placed on language arts, mathematics, natural sciences, study skills, the humanities, social sciences and foreign languages. There will be a four-week on-campus summer program that will enhance the academic skills, introduce the participants to campus life, teach them college survival skills, increase their social skills and provide entertainment activities.

Participants will attend workshops, use computerized tutorials and practice tests to improve their test taking skills to enhance their SAT and ACT scores.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED?

• Counseling and Academic Advising – are key services offered year-round to help students solve personal, academic, and behavioral problem that impede success and assists them in discovering self-concept and social development.
• Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction- will aid participants in improving their GPAs, increasing their academic successes, and providing the motivation needed to increase academic performance.
• Career Exploration – will help participants choose a career suitable to their skills and explore different careers in the areas of interest.
• Financial Aid Assistance - assists in completing the necessary applications for admission and financial aid.
• Cultural Enrichment – will provide participants opportunities for social, leisure, and educational experiences.
• Campus Visits/College Tours - to expose participants to postsecondary institutions in Ohio and college environment.
• Parent Services – increase awareness of the importance of college preparatory curriculum and understanding of the procedures necessary for postsecondary enrollment.

 

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