Upward Bound Programs
The University of Rochester’s Upward Bound program supports and challenges high school students in a year round effort to apply to and gain admission to college. We are comprised of two specific programs, Upward Bound Classic and Upward Bound Math/Science. They are designed to help first generation and/or low-income students who are enrolled in the Rochester City School District. Each year a theme is chosen as the foundation for student driven research, instruction and projects. The theme for Summer 2009 was "Non-Violence".
Students selected to participate in Upward Bound are expected to attend all program events and activities. Activities take place after school, on some weekends, and during the summer. Students apply for our programs in the spring of their ninth grade year and remain in the program until their sophomore year in college.
Upward Bound Classic
- Exposure to cultural events, academic programs, and other educational activities
- Activities designed to acquaint students with a wide range of career options
- Mentoring programs involving school teachers, faculty members at the University of Rochester, college students, and other professional individuals
- Programs and activities for individuals with limited proficiency in English
- A summer instructional component designed to simulate a college-going experience
Upward Bound Math/Science
- Intensive instruction in mathematics and science, including hands-on experience in laboratories, computer facilities, and at field-sites
- Activities to learn from mathematicians and scientists who are engaged in research and teaching at the University of Rochester and other public or private institutions
- Tutoring and academic counseling services provided by undergraduate and graduate students
- A summer instructional component that is designed to simulate a college-going experience
Program Eligibility
An applicant must be:
- a 9th or 10th grader at Jefferson High School (Upward Bound Classic)
- a 9th -11th grader at East, Edison, Franklin, or Wilson High Schools (Upward Bound Math/Science)
- a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- a potential first-generation college student (residential parent does not have a 4 year college degree) or low-income according to federal guidelines
