Purpose of Upward Bound
The Upward Bound programs are educational opportunity outreach programs to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds and are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. SDSU UB Programs are committed to enhancing college preparedness and awareness by:
- Providing services to eligible students to pursue a college education.
- Creating a harmonious, multicultural, educational community of students with high potential who demonstrate a strong desire to acquire higher education.
- Enhancing all areas of current high school study by providing study skills workshops and superior summer classes.
- Giving participants personalized college preparation through personal counseling, academic advising, mentoring, and tutorial assistance.
- Inspiring and instructing qualified students in specific areas of general education, humanities and computers.
Academic and Developmental Objectives
The SDSU Upward Bound Programs students and staff are comitted to:
- Promoting academic excellence and nurturing personal growth through creating and maintaining a supportive environment.
- Maintaining the highest levels of motivation and engaging in all aspects of the program enthusiastically.
- Empowering ourselves during the program to ensure enriching learning experiences, to develop inquiry skills and to increase academic and world knowledge.
