Upward Bound (UB)

Upward Bound at the University of Houston is a program designed to help low-income and potential first-generation college students successfully complete high school and obtain a college degree in the field of their choice.

High Schools Served
The center serves fifty students enrolled in the following Houston ISD high schools:

• Austin High School
  1700 Dumble St, Houston, TX 77023 (near University of Houston)
  
  
• Wheatley High School
  4901 Market St, Houston, TX 77020 (I-10 East of 59)
  
  
• Scarborough High School
  4141 Costa Rica Rd, Houston, TX 77092 (NW 290 and Antoine Dr.)
  
  
• Sam Houston High School
  9400 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77076 (Hardy Toll Road and Tidwell)
  

Services Provided
The program offers academic activities, educational field trips, college and financial aid information, and cultural activities to help prepare these students for college. The Upward Bound program provides students with the right tools and skills to help them pursue their dreams of earning a college degree and becoming professionals in their selected field of study.

This program consists of:

• Weekly tutoring
• A field trips every reporting period
• Student and parent workshops
• Academic guidance every semester
• A six-week summer camp

The Upward Bound Center teaches students how to select the college that best suits their needs and how to get the necessary financial assistance to attend that college. Students visits different universities, learn about college life and are exposed to different fields of study. They are taught what a college looks for in potential students, so that each student can select and prepare for the college they want to attend. Both students and parents receive information on financial aid, financial planning and learn how to properly complete and submit any necessary forms.

For students who participate on the program, high school graduation is only a stepping-stone towards a greater goal - successfully completing college.

 

Parent Participation
Increasing parent awareness of information, resources and college prerequisites further empowers parents to motivate their children to pursue a college education. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in the program by supporting the students, attending workshops and serving as chaperones on special activities and field trips.

Contact Us
Interested students should read the page “Apply to UB.” For more information, contact Nichole Mendoza at (713) 743-8023.