Upward Bound

Upward Bound, the oldest of a series of programs known as TRIO programs, was created as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's "War on Poverty".  Specific legislation for the program was initially authorized under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and later moved to be included under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965.  While much of President Johnson's "War on Poverty" and the "Great Society" initiatives dealt with the problems of jobs and housing, this legislation which authorized the TRIO programs sought to provide educational opportunity for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic circumstance. There are several Upward Bound programs throughout the United States.

UB is a college-readiness program that aims to equip students with the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and to enter and succeed in a program of postsecondary education. The goal is to ensure that students are receiving academic, social, and financial advisement to be successful during their time in high school as well as college.

All Upward Bound activities and services are free to the participating student. During the school year, activities include advising, instruction, tutoring, educational and cultural events, field trips, and help with college and applications. During the summer students participate in a four week academic program which includes taking high school level classes at John Jay College and living on a college campus.