The Ramapo College Upward Bound Math-Science program gives support to secondary school students (grades 9 through 12) with college potential. The participants are recruited from Paterson and must meet Federal Eligibility guidelines. The Upward Bound Math Science program at Ramapo College of New Jersey is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in the amount of $263,414 representing 96% of the total costs. The program serves at least 59 students annually. Participants spend six weeks during the summer living on the Ramapo College campus and taking specially designed courses in science, math, language arts, computer skills, foreign language, and problem solving skills. The afternoons and evenings are filled with study sessions, cultural, and recreational activities. The summer courses are taught by certified high school teachers. The curriculum is designed jointly by high school teachers and the Ramapo College math and science faculty.

The Ramapo College Upward Bound Math-Science program gives support to secondary school students (grades 9 through 12) with college potential. It is our goal to help them successfully complete high school with the background and skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education in the areas of science, math and technology.

This program is designed to serve the student who have the ability to go to college and is willing to put in the work required to get there and succeed. It will benefit the student who may have trouble getting into college because of limited financial or educational resources that puts him or her at a disadvantage when competing with more affluent peers attending well financed suburban or private schools. Academic Year: During the academic year, students come to the campus one Saturday each month where they participate in science workshops to enhance and enrich their high school experience. We also offer an SAT prep course for seniors in the fall, and three a day field trip to visit college campuses and other tourist attractions during the November Teacher’s Convention. The students are visited by Upward Bound staff at their high schools at least once a month. The participants and their parents will also be able to attend workshops in financial aid, college admissions procedures and other relevant topics. The Academic year workshops are taught by Ramapo College faculty and other professionals from the community. Summer: Participants spend six weeks during the summer living on the Ramapo College campus and taking specially designed courses in science, math, language arts, computer skills, foreign language, and problem solving skills. The afternoons and evenings are filled with study hall, cultural, and recreational activities. The summer courses are taught by certified high school teachers. The curriculum is designed jointly by high school teachers and the Ramapo College math and science faculty.

Science, Math and Technology