Upward Bound

• Academic instruction in Math through pre-calculus, English, Spanish, Science and Science Lab.
• Academic advice and assistance in secondary school course selection.
• Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations.
• Guidance in secondary school reentry and entry to programs of post-secondary education.
• Exposure to careers in which disadvantaged individuals are particularly underrepresented.
• Personal, academic, educational, financial, social and career counseling.
• Tutorial services in Math, Science, English, Spanish and other high school courses.
• Exposure to college campuses as well as cultural events, academic programs, and other sites or activities not usually available to low-income youth.
• Orientation workshops for the parents of the enrollees.
• Supplementary academic skills workshops such as study skills and test taking skills.
• Mentoring programs involving the college faculty, staff and students.

ELIGIBLE STUDENTS

Students who are enrolled in one of the four area high schools. At the time of initial selection, the student must be in either the ninth or tenth grade. Each participant must have a need for academic support in order to pursue successfully a program of education beyond secondary school. All participants must be either low-income or potential first generation college students.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A completed Upward Bound Application packet. (PDF)

Parent's most recent IRS tax verification form.

OUR LOCATION

James Sprunt Community College in the Strickland Student Center

Get more information by downloading a PDF in English or Spanish.