Each student's Academic abilities are evaluated annually and an educational plan to meet his or her needs is prepared. Students have access to many of the facilities on the TCU campus. This includes athletic facilities, the library, and entertainment programs. During the summer students must participate in a six-week residential program. Students live on campus in supervised residence halls and take part in academic, enrichment, and recreational activities.
Students go home on weekends.
The summer program assists students in obtaining the skills and motivation necessary to succeed in post-secondary school. Students attend lectures, classes, and field trips designed to meet the goals of the program. Participants who have graduated from high school are enrolled in six hours of college courses at no cost. After the completion of this summer term of college the students has completed his participation in Upward Bound. There is no cost to the student.