The Upward Bound Office is located on Linfield Ave. directly across
from Murdock Hall (there is an Upward Bound sign right out front).

Mission Statement

Upward Bound is a college preparatory program that assists eligible participants to develop skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond high school. The project helps students by providing counseling, tutoring, academic year and summer residential coursework, college preparatory activities and weekly academic year contact.

During the summer, 50 students in grades 9-12 participate in a six-week residential program on Linfield's Campus. The program includes classes, activities, tutoring, and cultural and social programming. There is also a camping experience and a number of field trips during the summer.

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Upcoming Events

Spring Semester Tutoring Dates
February 10, 17 & 24
March 3, 10, 17 & 31
April 7, 14, 21 & 28
May 5, 12 & 19

Summer Session Dates (tentative)
June 17 - July 22

APPLY NOW for a Summer Tutor-Counselor Position
Click on the "Work for Upward Bound" link on the menu on this page for more information.
The deadline for applying is Monday, March 15.

Participate in the National Financial Capability Challenge!
The National Financial Capability Challenge is an awards program designed to increase the financial knowledge and capability of high school aged youth across the United States so they can take control over their financial futures. It challenges high school teachers and other educators to teach the basics of personal finance to their students, and rewards students, educators, schools, and states for their participation and their success. The goal is for 1 million students to take the Challenge. To make that happen, we'll need educators from all across the country to sign up and prepare their students.

During February and March, educators teach students the basics of personal finance, inside or outside of the classroom. They can use the free Educator Toolkit, their own materials, or a combination. On a date in late March or early April (to be selected by their educators), students will take a voluntary online exam designed to illustrate the relevance of financial capability, allow students to demonstrate what they have learned, and assess their financial knowledge. In April, educators and top-scoring students will receive award certificates, and schools and states with the highest participation rates will earn special distinction.