Arizona State University Upward Bound Program
P.O. Box 870812
Tempe
AZ
85287-0812
Contact Name:
Lydia Perez
Contact Email:
Program Description:
The Upward Bound Project at Arizona State University (ASU) is a federally funded college-preparatory program that serves high school students who are either low-income and/or who will be the first in their family to earn a four-year college degree. Upward Bound's mission at ASU is to assist students with graduating high school, entering college, and earning a Baccalaureate degree. More information is available for download or you may request additional information by contacting the ASU Upward Bound office.
Established:
1966
Number of Students Served:
142
Funding:
United States Department of Education
Mission Statement:
To generate in participants the academic skills and motivation necessary to graduate from high school, enter and complete a program of post-secondary education.
Objectives:
(1) Participants earn high school course grades necessary to enter post-secondary institution of their choice. (2) Participants will achieve proficiency on state assessments. (3) Participants who enter Upward Bound remain in high school till they graduate. (4) Participants will complete a rigorous program of study while in high school. (5) Participants will enter a post-secondary program of study. (6) Participants will complete a post-secondary program of study.
Specialty:
Academic prepartation and motivational development
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Day:
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekdays:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Summer:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
School Attended:
Yes
Income Based:
Yes
Residency Based:
Yes
Male:
40%
Female:
60%
First Generation:
90%
Two Year:
67%
Four Year:
33%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
80%
Asian:
1%
Black or African American:
9%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
10%