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Upward Bound

Welcome to the Upward Bound Program (UB)

ubound_logo_sml.jpgUpward 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 at least 100 students each year from six target high schools in four counties - Clearfield, Dauphin, Huntingdon, and Mifflin.

Once accepted into Upward Bound, students remain in the program until graduation from high school as long as they continue to meet program participation expectations.

2011-12 Summer Program Dates

  • September 17, 2011
  • October 22, 2011
  • November 19, 2011
  • February 25, 2012
  • March 17, 2012
  • April 21, 2012

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Students who participate in PSU's Upward Bound are enrolled at one of the six following "target schools".

Our Target Schools

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


Our Services

  • Tutoring in high-school courses
  • Preparation for the SAT
  • Development of additional study skills
  • Counseling about personal, academic, financial aid, and career concerns
  • Exploration of different types of careers, including job-shadowing
  • Tours of a variety of college campuses
  • Help in completing applications for college and financial aid
  • Cultural opportunities including films, museum visits, theatrical performances, and sporting events
  • Trips to major cities
  • A six-week summer session during which students live in a Penn State residence hall and take courses in academic subjects taught by high-school and college instructors