Upward Bound
About this Website
This site is for students who are currently enrolled and actively participating in Upward Bound, and family members of those students.
Information includes:
handbook and policies
orientation and program information for Summer Academy
Academic Year resources
Upcoming Events
Summer Academy: June 9 - July 19, 2024
Calendars for Summer 2024:
IMPORTANT FOR FAMILIES: Complete the annual Veoci form for your student to participant with Upward Bound
About the Program
Upward Bound is a federally funded, early intervention program that helps high school students develop the skills and motivation they need to succeed in high school. Students are provided with the necessary tools and resources to enter and be successful in college. To achieve these goals, Upward Bound provides academic support, social and cultural enrichment, and opportunities for personal growth, to qualifying students, free of cost.
Students who are in 9th or 10th grade, exhibit academic potential, and show a desire to enroll in college are encouraged to apply to the Upward Bound program. Participants remain in the Upward Bound program through graduation from high school.
For more information about admission and eligibility, visit the Upward Bound site.
Parents and Families
Parents and families play an integral role in the success of Upward Bound students. Throughout the course of the academic year and summer, Upward Bound hosts meetings for parents to provide program updates.
Parents may also get involved by joining the Upward Bound Parental Advisory Council. For more information, please contact Upward Bound Program Director, Aaron Gersonde, gersondeap@appstate.edu.