Upward Bound - Palomar College

Contact Information
Calvin One Deer Gavin
Director
[email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 3679
Nellie Martinez
Acting Supervisor
[email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8118
Palomar College
Upward
Bound
Jeffrey Morales
Site Leader
[email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
What is
Upward Bound ?
Upward Bound (UB) is a year-round comprehensive academic
college preparation, and retention program. UB provides
academic instruction, student support, and promotes academic
excellence, to high-potential college bound students preparing
to attend, and graduate from a four year university, upon
high school graduation. UB serves students from North County
San Diego High Schools.
Javier Arredondo
Retention Specialist
[email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
Guadalupe Guerrero
Program Ambassador
[email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8127
Brian Sanchez
Program Ambassador
[email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
Kendrick Hester
Program Ambassador
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
For more information on how to join the
Palomar College Upward Bound Program,
call (760)744-1150 ext. 8118
Upward Bound,
A Grant Funded Student
Support Program
at Palomar College
1951 East Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027
760-744-1150 Ext. 8118
www.palomar.edu/upwardbound
UB is a federally-funded TRiO Program. The services provided
are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Services are
FREE of charge for participating students and their families.
For more information on how to join the Palomar College Upward Bound
Program, or to learn more about our application and acceptance process, please
call (760) 744-1150 ext. 8118 or visit us at www.palomar.edu/upwardbound
TRIO UPWARD BOUND
PALOMAR COLLEGE
Eligibility
Requirements
1. You are from a Low Income
Household. (See chart below for the
Federal Income Guidelines).
-and/or-
2. You are a First Generation
Student. (Neither of your parents/
guardians possesses a bachelor’s
degree in the U.S.).
3. You are or will be attending one
of our target high schools:
-Oceanside HS
-San Marcos HS
-El Camino HS
-Fallbrook HS
-Del Lago Academy
-Escondido HS
-Rancho Buena Vista HS -San Pasqual HS
-Vista HS
-Orange Glen HS
4. You have a valid U.S. Social
Security number.
2015 Federal TRiO Income Guidelines
FAMILY SIZE:
INCOME:
2
$23, 895
3
$30, 135
4
$36, 375
5
$42, 615
6
$48, 855
7
$55, 095
8
$61, 335
Participant
Responsibilities
Academic Year
Component
Summer Residential
Component
UB Staff works with students
individually and in cohort groups to
address academic needs and to develop
a college bound academic plan so that
students are able to apply and attend a
four year university upon
high school graduation.
During the Academic Year
Component (AYC), Upward Bound
offers the following services:
The Summer Residential
Component simulates a college
going experience and is designed to
provide students with the
opportunity to enrich their
academic skills in a college setting.
To ensure student success in the
program, each UB Student must make
a commitment to do the following:
College-Bound Potential &
Academic Need:
 Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.8 until graduation.
 Take appropriate but challenging
classes each semester.
Commitment and Motivation:
 Attend all UB events, such as
College Saturdays, after school
tutoring, field trips/college visits
and the 4-week summer residential
component.
 Maintain contact with UB Staff and
cohort advisor throughout the
academic year.
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Academic Advising
College Prep. Guidance
Assistance in College
Admissions Forms
After School Tutoring at our UB
Tutoring Center
SAT/PSAT/ACT Test
Preparation Classes
Financial Aid, College and
Career Student Workshops
Parent College Prep. Workshops
College Visits/ College Fairs
Educational Field Trips
College Saturdays *UB provides Bus
Transportation during selected events.
During the Summer Residential
Component (SRC), Upward Bound
offers the following
services:
 Dorm at a University to obtain
the College Life Experience
 College Prep. Courses
 Academic Enrichment
 Cultural Activities
 College Visits and Field Trips
 Career and Academic Advising
 Leadership & Team building
skills development
 Study habits necessary for
college