Supplemental instruction, a tutoring center and disabilities services also are available. The SESC was founded in 1969 to assist first-generation and other students not quite ready for college. Now, any SLU student needing a boost can go there. As part of TRIO, SLU offers Upward Bound, a series of programs that include the College Prep Academy for high school students. This academic year program meets on Saturdays.
Students take classes in math, science, literature and writing.
All the students get help in preparing for college entrance tests and financial aid applications. The Math and Science Program is another component of Upward Bound for students interested in careers in those areas. Some of the classes offered include pre-calculus, calculus, biology, chemistry and German. Students also work on scientific research papers. This program simulates the college freshman year for math and science majors.