UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM

The Upward Bound program is a state funded program that is held at Worcester State College.  Since its inception in 1977, this pre-collegiate program serves and continues to serve the Worcester Public High School students.  The program's participants are representative of the low income, first generation and ALANA (African-American, Latin American, Asian American, and Native-American) population within the Worcester community.

Upward Bound's goal is to encourage eligible students to persist in school through graduation and to pursue a post-secondary education after the completion of high school.

Upward Bound has two major components:                                                   

Saturday Workshops:

• Approximately 22 Saturdays during the Academic School Year
  Designed to help students:

  • Improve Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

  • Develop Leadership Skills

  • MCAS Preparation

  • Work on Critical Areas in English and Math

  • Enhance Career and Cultural Development

  • Increase Student's Sophistication in Current and World Events

Summer Program:

• Five week residential program

• Offers dormitory and independent living at Worcester State College

• Academic enrichment courses

• Informational tours and fairs at colleges and universities

• Recreational Activities

Other services include

• College mentor

• Tutoring

• Personal and Career Counseling

For further information call (508) 929-8552

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