TRIO Upward Bound in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota is an academic and college preparatory program funded by the US Department of Education. The purpose of TRIO UB is to generate the skills and motivation necessary for students to successfully complete high school and to enter and succeed in college. This program has served Minneapolis youth since 1966. 

Grounded in the civil rights movement, University of Minnesota TRIO programs in the College of Education and Human Development strive to ensure equal opportunity and equitable access to higher education along the educational continuum for underrepresented students, specifically those who are low income, first generation, and have disabilities. We promote retention and graduation through advising, academic support, mentoring, and advocacy, thereby cultivating a space for collegiate success and local and global community engagement. 

In this website you will find current and archived newsletters, stay informed about events, and keep up with TRIO UB news. We have developed this with program participants, parents or guardians of participants, interested applicants, and community partners in mind. You may contact us at any time by calling us at (612)625-3021 or by emailing ubtrio@umn.edu.