Norfolk State University

Upward Bound Program

Dear Student Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Norfolk State University Upward Bound Program. Before completing the Upward Bound application, it is important to read and understand what being an Upward Bound participant is all about. The purpose of Upward Bound is to assist students in the development of academic skills and motivation necessary to succeeding both in high school and beyond. Through academic tutoring and instructions the Upward Bound Program assists participants with high school study and encourages them to pursue a college education. On selected Saturdays, students, tutors, instructors, and counselors meet for half-day sessions called “Saturday Academy” to provide a more intensive hands-on interaction.

Upward Bound is a federally funded TRIO program that works with 62 students from 8 target high schools from the cities of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia. Participants are students from one of the following high schools who are interested in sharpening their academic skills and pursuing education after high school graduation. Participants come from these high 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

Upward Bound activities must be taken seriously by each participant. Students who are admitted agree to take part in both the academic year and six-week residential summer program. These important components have the following objectives:

To increase academic performance of program participants.

To assist participants in developing motivation to succeed in high school and attend college.

To provide informative and enriching educational opportunities for all participants.

To encourage participation in cultural/educational experiences beyond those available at their high schools.

To provide tutoring, career exploration, and college advising to participants.

To provide assistance in securing admission to a postsecondary institution and guidance in acquiring financial aid.

We are grateful for the support of the university, the U.S. Department of Education, the area public school systems, the community, and our educational partners. We are confident that we can and will continue to help address the academic needs and challenges of our students.

Sincerely,

Tanya Perry

Director

March 1, 2005

Upward Bound

Norfolk State University

700 Park Avenue

Norfolk, Virginia 23504