Upward Bound

We provide opportunities for high school students to explore career options and higher education choices. We are tailored for students who are first-generation, college-bound, and meet the federal low-income requirements. As an active participant, you will be exposed to academic, social, cultural and recreational activities sponsored by Chemeketa.

What is Upward Bound?

Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded college preparatory program that offers assistance to low-income and first-generation college-bound students. The focus of Upward Bound is to develop skills needed for post-secondary education and to help its graduates enter and stay in post-secondary education. The Chemeketa Community College Program is one of 1900 federally funded TRiO programs across the nation.

What services do we provide?

The Upward Bound Program provides you a variety of educational opportunities, as well as cultural and career activities such as:

• Visits to various colleges to explore post-secondary educational opportunities
• Exposure to cultural enrichment activities
• Assistance with SAT or ACT preparation, completing college admission and financial aid applications
• Scholarship workshops
• Twice-a-month Saturday sessions
• Tutoring in the basic areas of reading, study skills, writing, computational skills, math, science, and foreign languages
• Advising for individuals and small groups
• Career exploration and guidance for students to focus on lifelong goals
• Visits to businesses, recreational areas and cultural events
• Summer Academy: a six-week session. A one week camp followed by five weeks of academic study
• Stipends for those who actively participate in the program

Who is eligible to participate?

You must be attending North Salem High School, Gervais High School or Woodburn High School and meet the following requirements:

• Be currently enrolled in the 9th, 10th or 11th grade
• Meet the federal income guidelines
• Have academic potential
• Be a first-generation college-bound student (neither parent has a 4-year bachelor’s degree)
• Plan on continuing your education after high school at a four-year college
• Be willing to participate in all aspects of the Upward Bound Program

How do I get more information?

Call Chris Solario at 503-589-7887 or email him at csolario@chemeketa.edu for more information and to have an application sent to you or download the 2009-10 Student Application by clicking on the following link

UB Application

New Fliers for upcoming events!  

Fall Tutoring and Saturday sessions schedule

We look forward to hearing from you.

Visit our College Access Programs' resource page for links to other Upward Bound related sites

Updated November 12, 2009 by Veronica Leon.