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SATURDAY SESSIONS

All Saturday Sessions are held from 10:00am to 2:30pm on the campus of Salem University unless otherwise noted.  Lunch is provided.  Students should report to room 128 in the Carlson Hall of Science (CHS).  We provide bus transportation (see the bus schedule below).  

2025-26 SATURDAY SESSION SCHEDULE

  • September 13- Field trip to Jackson's Mill, Jane Lew WV

  • October 18- The Lost Mummy escape game; Federal & state financial aid applications and scholarships; Mentoring; Test prep resources 

  • November 15- Welcome New Students! Icebreakers; UB orientation; Winning scholarships; TRIO education & project planning (Session Evaluation)

  • December 20- Note-taking; Types of postsecondary education; College tips from alumni & summer staff; Gingeneering; TBA  (Session Evaluation)

  • January 17- Healthy Relationships; College & Career Lists; TBA (Session Evaluation)

  • February 21-  Financial Aid Basics; Financial Aid awards; TBA (Session Evaluation)

  • March 20-22 -  Senior Trip to NYC!  (Evaluation)

  • April 18- Seniors are EXCUSED; Parent Summer Orientation (RSVP here); Summer registration, Summer Pre-Testing (Session Evaluation)

  • May 9- Senior Recognition; Games with the summer staff; New students tour residence halls

    • ​Senior Exit Interviews

    • Parent Exit Interviews

    • Session Evaluation

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Parent RSVP

Upward Bound Parent Summer Orientation RSVP

Your presence is requested at our annual Parent Summer Orientation which takes place during our April Saturday Session, held on April 18, 2026 from 10am to 2:30pm. 


This is a very important day to help prepare you and your child for the six-week summer residential program. You will have the opportunity to meet the entire Upward Bound staff, experience examples of some classes, see the facilities we will be using this summer, learn about our Summer Session rules & regulations, and learn about the activities planned for the summer.


Parents are welcome to use the bus provided by Upward Bound. Lunch will be provided.


In order for us to be ready for your visit, please complete this RSVP by April 3, 2026.

Will you be attending the Parent Summer Orientation on April 12, 2025 at Salem University?
Will you be riding the Upward Bound bus?

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