During the academic year, Upward Bound students receive tutoring, counseling, and study skills training to help them improve their grades and self confidence. Students live in a residency hall, take challenging academic classes, and participate in a variety of field trips as well as cultural, social, athletic, and career-related activities. The summer program offers opportunities for gaining confidence and independence through hard work and academic achievement in a simulated college setting. Upward Bound assists students in the selection of an appropriate college or training program, with scholarship searches, and with completion of all college admission and financial aid applications. Upward Bound serves a total of 50 students selected from Wausau High Schools, and graduating middle school 8th graders.
Dedicated participants are eligible to remain in the program until high school graduation.