Upward Bound

Work for Upward Bound

Upward Bound is currently seeking qualified applicants for summer employment.

Summer Mentor- Applicants must currently be an Appalachian State University sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student, or graduate who is interested in working with high school students and has a strong academic record. Complete this form to apply.
Research Leader - Applicants must be current App State faculty, graduate students, recent graduates, undergraduates, or staff. Complete this form to be considered.

Upward Bound is a federally funded, early intervention program that helps high school students develop the skills and motivation they need to succeed in high school. Students are provided with the necessary tools and resources to enter and be successful in college. To achieve these goals, Upward Bound provides academic support, social and cultural enrichment, and opportunities for personal growth, to qualifying students, free of cost.

Students who are in 9th or 10th grade, exhibit academic potential, and show a desire to enroll in college are encouraged to apply to the Upward Bound program. Participants remain in the Upward Bound program through graduation from high school.

Interest Form

Please complete this form if you have an interest in joining Upward Bound and would like to be notified when the next wave of recruitment begins.

Current Upward Bound Students

Are you already a student that is participating in Upward Bound? Visit our UB student website that includes handbook and policies, Summer Academy information and Academic Year resources.

Services & Programming

Academic Year Activities

Participate in various academic and personal enrichment activities
Weekend Academy includes tutoring programs, SAT/ACT preparation, personal development activities, college visits
Weekly one-on-one meetings with Upward Bound academic coordinators

Summer Academy

Six-week residential program on App State's campus provides exposure to college and on-campus living

Enroll in courses in core subjects such as math, science, and English, as well as electives related to visual arts, performing arts, and physical education
Engage in community service projects
Visit college campuses across the state of North Carolina
Travel to various locations such as Washington D.C. and the North Carolina coast