Upward Bound Classic

We provide opportunities for high school students to explore career options and higher education choices. Our program is for students who are first-generation and college-bound. As active participants, we expose students to academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities.  

What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound (UB) is a year-round federally funded college preparatory program that assists first-generation, income eligible students. The focus of UB is to help students develop skills needed to pursue a post-secondary education. 

During the regular school year (i.e., August through May), UB students meet on Saturday morning twice a month to take supplemental classes that help them increase their skills in math, English, history, and science. Students also have access to free tutoring weekly. Each summer UB students attend a six-week residential program designed to give them a head start on their next year in school. 

What services do we provide?
Upward Bound provides a variety of educational, cultural, and career enrichment experiences such as:

Who is eligible to participate?
You must be attending Capital, Nitro, South Charleston, Sissonville, St. Albans, Valley, or Logan High School and meet the following requirements:

How do I get additional information?
Please see your school guidance counselor. You may also call the UB office or email the Program Director, Mrs. Barbara Cary, at carybw@wvstateu.edu.

TO APPLY  Download the student  UPWARD BOUND APPLICATION
 

Upward Bound Classic
PO Box 1000
223 Sullivan Hall  East 
Institute, WV  25112
Telephone: (304) 766-3120
Fax: (304) 766-5122