Potomac State College - Upward Bound

Upward Bound

What is Upward Bound?

Upward Bound is a college preparatory program designed to provide high school students with the academic skills and motivation that will help them graduate from high school and succeed in college. Upward Bound Programs are funded by TRiO grants from the U.S. Department of Education. All program services and activities are FREE to participants. The program operates all year, with programming during the school term and a summer component. TRiO

From October through May, students who participate in the program travel to the Potomac State College campus on alternate Saturdays to participate in math, science, and English classes; tutoring; educational counseling; workshops; and guidance sessions. There is also a college visitation and cultural event trip each spring.

The six-week summer component allows participants to experience college firsthand as they live in the Potomac State College residence halls, dine on campus at the Potomac Cafe, and learn in college labs and classrooms. Field trips, service projects, and recreational activities are scheduled every week. Students go home on the weekends. Seniors who have graduated from high school can take two college classes (at no cost) by participating in the Bridge Program.

Why Upward Bound?

Services offered:

Academic instruction in the areas of math, science, composition, literature, and Spanish
College and career preparation
Assistance to improve study skills
Tutoring
College tours
Financial aid education
ACT/SAT preparation
Educational/cultural enrichment seminars and trips
Recreational and personal development activities
Volunteering and community involvement

Who is Eligible?

Applicants must be enrolled in grade 9-12 at Frankfort, Hampshire, Keyser, Moorefield, or Petersburg High Schools.

Applicants MUST qualify by meeting at least ONE of the following:

Potential first-generation college student (this means that neither parent has a 4- year degree),
Meet family income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education OR
Exhibit academic need

Applicants MUST

Demonstrate enthusiasm toward learning and the desire to enroll in challenging coursework,
Desire to pursue a college degree AND
Have the potential to achieve a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA while in high school

How to Apply

You may obtain an application from your guidance counselor or by directly contacting the Upward Bound office. Please submit your completed application, which must include:

Required family and financial information,
Two teacher referrals and one guidance counselor referral AND
Academic records (i.e., your most recent grade report or transcript and WESTEST scores.)

Staff Contact Information

DeAnn Greenawalt, Director 304-788-6963 deann.greenawalt@mail.wvu.edu

Mari C. Freno, Educational Outreach Counselor 304-788-6928 mari.freno@mail.wvu.edu

Terrie Rogers, Office Assistant 304-788-6937 terrie.rogers@mail.wvu.edu

Upward Bound Cell Phone 304-813-6018

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