UNIVERSITY of NEW HAMPSHIRE UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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The Upward Bound Mission

The University of New Hampshire Upward Bound program is one of over 700 Upward Bound programs nationwide that help eligible high school students achieve their dreams of going on to and being successful in higher education. The students that Upward Bound serves must come from low-income families (with incomes at or below 150% of poverty) and/or are first generation potential college students (neither parent/guardian has earned a bachelor's degree).

The University of New Hampshire has successfully sponsored an Upward Bound project since 1966.A federal TRIO program, UNH Upward Bound is 100% funded by the US Department of Education through a competitive grant competition every four years. As one of only two Upward Bound projects in New Hampshire, UNH Upward Bound serves 91 students in six high schools located in southern and eastern New Hampshire.

The purpose of Upward Bound (UB) is to provide its high school students with the skills and motivation to succeed in and graduate from a college or university of their choice. To that end, UB has both summer and academic year components.

The Upward Bound Summer
During the summer, 75 students participate in a six-week residential program on the UNH campus. The summer program engages participants in dynamic academic classes in Literature & Composition, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Success Studies, the Arts, Spanish and other areas. There are also intensive experiential seminars in a wide range of challenging and inspiring subjects.

In addition, the summer program offers a host of afternoon workshops, career explorations, individual and group counseling, and extensive training in group dynamics, communications and collaborative learning skills. It also provides a summer-long competition in creative problem-solving and recreational and cultural activities. The summer program immerses participants in a socially conscious, supportive and self-governing community committed to the highest achievements of each of its members.

 

The Upward Bound Academic Year
During the academic year, students meet with project staff in their schools twice monthly. UB advisors help students design IDEAS, "Individually Developed Education Achievement Strategies," that integrate academic assessments with academic, career, and college goals. UB advisors also provide personal counseling, motivational support, and help with all aspects of the college application and financial aid process.

In addition, participants may spend several hours per month at specially designed enrichment activities housed in community-based institutions central to their home regions. Enrichment activities provide the following: tutoring, study-skills assistance; educational and career-related research; career presentations, challenging workshops by college faculty and community leaders, and culturally enriching activities.

During the academic year, students also have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of college visits, reunions, and cultural experiences. Students visit colleges throughout New England, attend a reunion, participate in either a junior or a senior workshop, and can elect to participate on a wide range of cultural trips and excursions.

 

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Click here for more details on UNH Upward Bound's summer program

Click here for more details on UNH Upward Bound's academic year program

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Upward Bound is College Bound.