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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

WHAT IS UPWARD BOUND?

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.

SUMMER ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Upward Bound students who have demonstrated commitment and hard work during the academic year will be selected to attend the summer academic program held every June and July. Summer participation helps the student become more familiar with college life by living on campus and attending classes at the college. The attending students can earn up to 7 college credits. The last week of the program is set aside for an academic expedition.

HOW TO QUALIFY

  • Demonstrate Academic Potential
  • Desire to Further Your Education
  • Be a potential First Generation College Graduate (parents have not obtained a four year degree)
  • Meet Federal Qualifying Conditions for low income status
  • Attend a Target High School - Uintah HS (Vernal), Union HS (Union), Wasatch HS (Heber City), Orem HS (Orem), Provo HS (Provo)
  • Commit to Attend a Six Week Summer Academic Camp
  • Commit to attend weekly meetings with a TRIO advisor

*To see if you qualify contact a TRiO advisor in your school or call

801-863-7216

SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Career Shadowing
  • Mentoring
  • Tutoring
  • Career Guidance
  • Campus Visits
  • Cultural Activities
  • Academic Counseling
  • Monthly Stipends
  • College Application Assistance
  • Financial Aid Assistance
  • Interest/Aptitude Testing
  • Summer Academic Program
  • Summer Academic Expedition
  • ACT Prep Workshops

TRANSITION TO COLLEGE

Upward Bound is designed to aid students in the high school to college transition process:

  • PROVIDING the opportunity for every student to visit various colleges and universities
  • ASSISTING the student in filing for financial aid
  • HELPING with the college application process
  • PROVIDING assistance with class registration
  • SUPPORTING the student with college entry and encouraging continual success

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]

PROGRAM LOCATIONS

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

TRIO Utah 2023 Factbook

Click on the link below to learn more about TRIO programs in Utah.

TRIO Utah 2023 Factbook

Yearly Summary

2-page yearly summary of the learning outcomes and recent accomplishments of the Upward Bound program at UVU.

Upward Bound Yearly Summary

CATCH THE COLLEGE DREAM

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 SPOTLIGHTS

JORDANELLE MUGRIDGE, WASATCH HIGH SCHOOL

Jordanelle Mugridge is a senior at Wasatch High School.  She was born in Heber City, Utah and is the oldest of 3 children. jordanelle mugridge

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

 

JOHNATHAN PORTER, UINTAH HIGH SCHOOL

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  • Uintah High School Student Body officer
  • Uintah High School Football Team Captain
  • NE Utah Social Science Sterling Scholar
  • Quest Bridge Finalist
  • Accepted into the University of Utah
  • 3.994 GPA
  • 29 ACT Composite Score
  • 4 year Upward Bound participant
  • 17 college credits earned through UB Summer Program participation

Graduated May 2022

DANELY CHACON, WASATCH HIGH SCHOOL

d_chacon_ub_studentDanely 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!”  

UPWARD BOUND STUDENTS RECEIVE ASSOCIATE DEGREES

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.

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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

 
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