Upward Bound

Upward Bound, a college preparation program for high school students, has been hosted at Portland State University since 1976. Upward Bound emerged from the Civil Rights Voting Act of 1964 and was later included in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with other TRIO programs. Upward Bound, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is a year-round program designed to improve students' academic and study skills in high school, to develop their career and educational plans, and to help them enter and succeed in higher education. For our latest student performance data, see our Upward Bound Objectives and Outcomes.

View our introductory powerpoint presentation!

Upward Bound serves 81 low income, first generation high school students from the following schools or campuses:
Franklin High School    Grant High School     Jefferson Campus
Madison High School   Marshall Campus   Benson High School
   
All students receive:
1) Academic guidance and counseling on a year-round basis
2) Daily tutoring in high school courses
3) Semester-long courses for high school credit
4) A 6-week summer academic program
5) Assistance with career and college planning and financial aid
6) Opportuniities for summer work-study positions (up to $900 for the summer)
7) Opportunities to visit colleges and explore careers
8) Technology skill-building: web design, photo editing, movie editing, Internet research skills

See photos of Upward Bound summer students since 1980 - Historical Photos