Upward Bound

Welcome to the Upward Bound Program (UB)

Upward Bound is a federally funded program that helps high-school students gain academic skills and motivation to continue their education beyond high school. At Penn State, the Upward Bound Program serves over 116 students each year from six target high schools in five counties — Clearfield, Dauphin, Huntingdon, Mifflin, and Perry.

Summer Academy Important Dates 2014

Sunday, June 15 - Students Arrive
Thursday, July 3 - Students Depart 4:00 p.m. for home
Sunday, July 6 - Students Arrive on Campus 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 9 - Students Depart 4:00 p.m. for Home
Sunday, July 13 - Students Arrive on Campus 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 18 - Students Depart 4:00 p.m. for Home
Sunday, July 20 - Students Arrive on Campus 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 23 - Cultural Trip
Thursday, July 24 - Cultural Trip
Friday, July 25 - Students Depart 12:00 p.m. for Home

Summer Academy Bus Transportation Information 2014

Our Target Schools

Mifflin County High School
Moshannon Valley High School
Mount Union Area High School
Newport High School
Steelton-Highspire High School
West Branch Area High School

Our Services

Tutoring
SAT prep
Development of study skills
Counseling about personal, academic, financial aid, and career concerns
Career exploration
Job shadowing
College tours
College application and financial aid help
Cultural opportunities including films, museum visits, theatrical performances, and sporting events
Trips to major cities
A six-week summer session held on Penn State University Park's campus