About Upward Bound Program
What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound (UB) is federally funded TRiO pre-college program to assists eligible students in their efforts to successfully complete high school and obtain a college education. UB provides high school students with comprehensive services designed to promote life-long learning and self-awareness. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their pre-college performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Upward Bound serves high school students from low-income families; high school students from families in which either parent holds a bachelor's degree.
Why Join Upward Bound?
The Upward Bound Program helps connect high school students to tools and resources while providing a chance to get a taste of the college experience before the upcoming school year. Through different programs such as: Will 'UB' my Mentor?, Academic Year Support, TRiO Upward Bound SAB, and the Summer Academy. Learn more below.
Mission
Upward Bound is an intensive, year-round college-preparatory program. Our mission is to assist low-income, first-generation college bound high school students in the successful completion of secondary education and prepare them academically and socially for enrollment and completion of higher education. The mission also instills the ideas of achievement in all aspects necessary to succeed collegiality and includes building an atmosphere that enhances positive self-esteem while fostering unity and collaboration. In essence, Upward Bound helps students achieve their full potential.
Vision
The University of Memphis Upward Bound will serve as a channel in helping students excel in all facets of life. Upward Bound's vision is to produce students who will influence their families and communities as a result of their participation in educational, social, and cultural services offered by the program.
Goals
The goals of the University of Memphis Upward Bound are to
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Empower socially and economically challenged students to successfully graduate from high school.
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Aid students and families in the college admissions process.
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Motivate students to enroll in and graduate from an institute of postsecondary education.
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Enrich students' lives academically, socially, and culturally.
Program Overview
Support
Academic Year Support
Upward Bound provides our participants with full
academic year support, to ensure each student
is meeting necessary academic requirements
to persist towards high school graduation.
Summer Academy
Upward Bound Summer Academy is a
six-week summer experience held at
the University of Memphis main campus
giving students a taste of college life.
Will 'UB' my Mentor?
The "Will UB My Mentor?" program will
enhance and expand services to TRIO Upward
Bound students. The purpose of this mentoring
program is to connect UB students
with college students who are just like them.
Bound SAB
TRiO Upward Bound SAB
The TRiO Student Advisory Board is an extension of
the TRiO Upward Bound (UB) Pre-College Academic Program.
It's a student-led program that serves to aid in
the enhancement of the leadership and
communication skills of all its participants.
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