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UB Academics During the academic year, students meet bi-weekly on Saturday morning		After School Meetings students experience a curriculum that pulls together academics, career counseling, and technology

College Preparation Participants plan for college admittance, develop skills to succeed in high school, and explore their career interests.		Summer Program During the summer, students experience college life first-hand by living in one of Norfolk State University's residence halls

Summer Bridge Program Designed to provide students with an academic experience that will ease their transition from high school to college.

Upward Bound is a program for high school students who are considering continuing their education after graduation.

Learn how to study smart and manage time wisely.
Prepare, be admitted, and succeed in college.
Be introduced to new technology.
Get a head start on next year’s classes.
Get to know what college life is like by spending time during the summer at Norfolk State University.
Find out more about yourself, your interests, and your potential for success.

Attainment of a higher-education degree is one of the greatest contributors to financial well-being and Upward Bound stands committed to working with students to facilitate this goal.

There are a few basic requirements to join the program, though. You need to:

Be a student at one of the following target schools:

Churchland High School

I.C. Norcom High School

Wilson High School

Booker T. Washington High School

Granby High School

Lake Taylor High School

Maury High School

Norview High School

Be a 9th or 10th grade student
Have a current grade point average of 2.30 or higher.
Be willing to take a college-bound curriculum.
Be a potential first-generation college student (this means that your parents or guardians do not have a four-year college degree) and/or your family's taxable income meets low-income guidelines

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