Nine monthly meetings of the whole group broaden students' cultural and social worlds. College visits give Upward Bound students a realistic preview of college life. UB staff help seniors and their parents complete college and financial aid applications. An annual Career Day gives students the opportunity to question area professionals about their work and the educational preparation needed for it. The six week summer residential program provides an intensive college-preparatory experience for 40 high school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades the following fall.
Students take classes in mathematics, science, foreign language, reading, and writing .
Guest professors from UW-L present a College Seminar series . Students entering 12th grade take part in the Senior Seminar program which combines career exploration with career and educational counseling. Supervised study sessions and weekly academic counseling are other features of the summer program. Activities include electives in arts and computers, sports, and field trips . During the last week, education and career exploration is emphasized for all students during a trip to another city or region in the Midwest.