Rutgers University-New Brunswick Upward Bound PreCollege Programs
54 Joyce Kilmer Avenue
Lucy Stone Hall A316
Piscataway
NJ
08854
United States
848) 445-3090
Contact Name:
Jackasha Wiley
Contact Email:
Program Description:
Rutgers Upward Bound (RUB) is a pre-college program designed to assist and motivate students to successfully graduate from high school, prepare for college admission, and to successfully complete their baccalaureate degree. Upward Bound is a year-round project that offers academic year workshops such as test preparation, financial literacy, cultural activities, college tours, college planning, as well as a host of other programs. Upward Bound Math-Science Program serves additional students with a focused preparation for major’s and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M). Upward Bound & Upward Bound Math-Science also offer six-week summer institutes on campus to prepare students for college life.
Established:
1966
Number of Students Served:
193
Funding:
US Department of Education
Specialty:
High School Preparation, College exposure, Financial literacy
Academic Prep:
Yes
College and Postsecondary Planning:
Yes
High School (9-12):
Yes
Evening:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
During School:
Yes
After School:
Yes
Weekends:
Yes
Academic:
Yes
Minimum GPA:
2.5
Other Requirements :
Income-Based ,Residency-Based, School Attended - New Brunswick, Perth Amboy High School, Plainfield High School
Male:
30%
Female:
70%
First Generation:
70%
Two Year:
14%
Four Year:
85%
Other (including military, workforce, vocational/trade school):
1%
Hispanic/Latino (including Spain):
65%
American Indian or Alaska Native:
1%
Black or African American:
32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander:
1%
White (Including Middle Eastern):
1%