What is Upward Bound?

• Federally-funded college preparatory program
• Academic and life skills necessary for success in college
• Advisement, counseling and academic support
• Operates September through mid-August, until high school graduation
• Bridge program for high school seniors

What do we do in Upward Bound?

• Academic instruction and tutoring
• Individually tailored workshops
• Saturday workshops twice a month, per academic year
• Summer component consists of six weeks, Monday through Friday
• Cultural enrichment trips and activities
• College visitations
• Financial aid, scholarship and career information
• SAT workshops, to help increase your score
• Stipends awarded based on attendance and performance

Where does the program meet and how do I get there?

• Sacred Heart University campus on Saturdays twice a month during the academic year and for six weeks, Monday through Friday, during summer component
• Free bus transportation provided during the academic year for Saturday workshops.  Students are picked up at their respective schools 
• During the summer component the bus stop is within a five block radius of the student's home

How can Upward Bound help me?

• If you are motivated and willing to make the commitment, you will achieve better grades
• Prepare for SAT's and improve your SAT score
• Tutoring for difficult subjects
• Providing academic and counseling services
• Workshops on problem solving skills, self-esteem, communication, assertiveness and time management
• Provide information on colleges, financial aid, scholarships and careers
• Field trips and college visitations
• Provide cultural enrichment activities and exposure to possible career majors 
• Opportunity to become part of a close-knit group that accepts you for who you are and for who you can become
• Develop and maintain long lasting friendships with peers
• Upward Bound students are 4 times more likely to graduate from college

What are the program's federal guidelines?

• Low Income student and/or First Generation college student
• A high school student in 9^th, 10 or 11^th grade or a recent 8^th grade graduate
• Between 13 and 19 years of age
• Must be in need of Academic Support
  • Trips to major cities, such as Boston, Washington D.C., New York City and Philadelphia
  • Attending Broadway Plays, horseback riding and bowling
  • Academic Competitions

I am interested! How can I find out more?

• Obtain an application from your school counselor
• Attend an information/recruitment session at your school
• Fill out an Online Application
• Contact the Sacred Heart University Upward Bound Program Staff