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Upward Bound is a federally funded program. It assists high school students who will be the first generation in their family to graduate with a post-secondary degree. Upward Bound is a scholarship program which gives a monthly stipend to students that display satisfactory participation in program activities and guidelines. Academic advisors provide vocational and academic counseling as well as guidance activities which assist students in developing a variety of skills. Enrichment activities are provided regularly and are designed to provide cultural, educational, academic, and service opportunities.
The two main objectives of Upward Bound are to assist students in creating a vision of their future and to help make the transition into college easier. Upward Bound hopes to make higher education a reality for everyone who wants to secure a better future for themselves and their families.
*To see if you qualify contact a TRiO advisor in your school or call
801-863-7216
Upward Bound is designed to aid students in the high school to college transition process:
TRIO College Prep Programs Director
Michael Campbell, JD (801) 863-8569
[email protected]
Upward Bound Coordinator
Rebecca Ayala (801) 863-7216
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant
Kasha Farmer (801) 863-7414
[email protected]
OREM
Orem High School
175 South 400 East, Orem, UT 84097
PROVO
Provo High School
1199 N Lakeshore Dr., Provo, UT 84601
HEBER
Wasatch High School
930 South 500 East, Heber City, UT 84032
ROOSEVELT
Union High School
850 E Lagoon St., Roosevelt, UT 84066
VERNAL
Uintah High School
1880 West 500 North, Vernal, UT 84078
Click on the link below to learn more about TRIO programs in Utah.
2-page yearly summary of the learning outcomes and recent accomplishments of the Upward Bound program at UVU.
Upward Bound is a federally funded program. It assists high school students who will be the first generation in their family to graduate with a post-secondary degree.
TRIO College Prep Programs Mission Statement
The mission of the TRIO programs is to advance the idea of equal educational opportunities in postsecondary education. It is to assure that the least advantaged segments of the American population have a realistic chance to enter and graduate from a postsecondary institution.
Our purpose here at UVU is to empower youth who have academic potential, but who lack adequate information or school preparation to enter and continue in postsecondary education. Through the TRIO (Upward Bound) developmental curriculum and guidance processes, students are expected to improve their academic skills, social skills, and motivation to pursue and complete their postsecondary options.
Senior Slides
Jordanelle Mugridge is a senior at Wasatch High School. She was born in Heber City, Utah and is the oldest of 3 children.
Jordanelle is extremely involved in school and her community. Her passion is theater. She is currently performing in Anastasia. When not on the stage for Wasatch High, she finds herself involved in roles through the community theater. In addition, Jordanelle is a violinist and in the bell choir and the school choir. When not performing in one way or another, Jordanelle is a member of Upward Bound, the National Honor Society, INTERACT, Wolfpact, and the school book club. She has also competed in the Academic Decathlon! Jordanelle is a stellar employee at Spin Café where she has waited tables for two years.
Jordanelle has attended the UB summer program twice and plans to go again this summer! She has received 11 credits through the summer program. By the end of her senior year, she will have a total of 19 concurrent enrollment credits! Wow!
Jordanelle has received her letter for theater and at the end of her senior year will receive her Seal of Biliteracy in French, and Master of the Arts. She has also lettered twice in NHS!
Jordanelle has applied to numerous colleges and is hoping to go to Colombia University and study English and Psychology.
Graduated May 2022
Graduated May 2022
Danely Chacon is a senior at Wasatch High School. She is looking forward to graduating in May and continuing her education at the University of Utah in the fall. When asked how Upward Bound has helped her be successful she said, “Upward Bound has offered me an infinite number of opportunities. I’m graduating with 30+ college credits and with a chance to experience college firsthand. Upward Bound has kept me motivated in the hardest moments of my life, even when I wanted to give up. They remind me how important my education is, and they support me as a first-generation student. The weekly meetings we have, have not only helped me with my education, but also emotionally, physically, and financially. All of this wouldn’t have been possible without Upward Bound!”
At the conclusion of the UB Summer Program held in June 2022 on the Utah Valley University campus, three students were awarded degrees while also graduating from their senior year of high school. To congratulate them for their outstanding accomplishment, each is presented a UVU diploma frame for their degree.
Photo L to R:
Aliana Molina from Orem High School
Earned 55 college credits: 11 credits from UB Summer Program
Presently attending Utah Valley University
Jeffery Payan from Wasatch High School
Earned 72 college credits: 24 credits from UB Summer Program
Presently attending University of Utah
Luis Bryan Vera-Zavala from Wasatch High School
Earned 50 college credits: 17 credits from UB Summer Program
Presently attending Utah State University