What is Upward Bound?
Upward Bound is an educational opportunity program funded by the United States Department of Education. The program empowers high school students to pursue their college dreams by providing the skills, support, and resources they need to succeed. Many participants come from families without a four-year college degree, and the program helps them overcome challenges to reach their full potential.
Salem University Upward Bound serves approximately 90 students in seven area high schools: Buckhannon-Upshur, Doddridge County, Lincoln, Ritchie County, Robert C. Byrd, South Harrison, and Webster County. We offer services to students during the academic year, as well as a six week summer residential program. The Program is free of charge to qualified students.
We offer many services to our students throughout the school year, including one-on-one guidance counseling, after-school sessions, tutoring, ACT/SAT prep, college visits, and much more.
The six-week residential summer program is designed to give students the opportunity to experience life as a college student.