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.

Saturday Academy

October 4, 2014 (Seniors only)
October 18, 2014 (all students)
February 21, 2015 (all students)
April 11, 2015 (all students and parents/guardians)

Parents' Night

Newport - Monday, November 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Steelton-Highspire - Wednesday, November 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

More evenings to be determined!

Summer Academy Important Dates 2015

Saturday, June 13 - Students Arrive
Thursday, July 2 - Students Depart 4:00 p.m. for home
Sunday, July 5 - Students Arrive on Campus 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 8 - Students Depart 4:00 p.m. for Home
Sunday, July 13 - Students Arrive on Campus 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 22 - Cultural Trip
Thursday, July 23 - Cultural Trip
Friday, July 24 - Students Depart 12:00 p.m. for Home

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