Upward Bound graduates are enrolled in 3-6 college credit hours at UTSA during the summer session immediately following graduation. Upward Bound pays for not only room and board, but also tuition, fees, books and supplies. In addition to taking classes, students are provided with supplemental instruction and college survival seminars to ease the stressful transition to college Parental Empowerment Parent workshops are offered throughout the year on topics that help parents become advocates for their students. Topics have included scholarships, financial aid, college admission, communication and high school course selection for college success. Mandatory orientations are conducted in September for the academic year and in May in preparation for the Summer Residential Program.
Parents are welcome and invited to visit the program.
Cultural Enrichment Activities Cultural enrichment activities help broaden students' view of the world. Upward Bound students visit local and regional colleges, attend plays, visit museums, and participate in a year-end trip. Additionally, career, educational and cultural speakers and presentations offer students insight and broader perspectives about many topics. Best of all, like all other Upward Bound activities, students participate free of charge. Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO Program.