UB Academic Year

Weber State University Upward Bound program has four staff persons working year-round to assist participating students. The Director, Basic Skills Specialist and Math-Science Specialist rotate through the five target high schools and assorted junior high schools meeting with students on an individual and small group basis. An office assistant is available in the office during the day to work with parents and campus personel.

Each school year, from September to May, Upward Bound staff provide students with the following services:

Academic tutoring with individual and group sessions in addition to homework assistance
Monitoring of academic progress maintaining a college-bound track
Individual counseling for academic or personal problems
Academic improvement with college/university-level skills training
Career exploration
Access to academic and cultural activities
Access to a variety of community involvement and service activities
College entrance exam preparation
College admissions, registrations and navigation
Assistance with financial aid and scholarship applications

Students meet with Education Specialists weekly at Weber State University in the Social Sciences Building on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm for College Prep/Study Hall. In addition, Education Specialists meet with students at individual schools during the week as necessary.

Other college students and staff volunteer and work throughout the school year at the Saturday College Prep/Study Halls on campus assisting with academic tutoring and group activities.

Saturday College Prep