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Fresno State University
Upward Bound Program

What is Upward Bound?

The Upward Bound Programs at California State University, Fresno serve low-income, first-generation college bound high school students who have the potential to succeed in college, but whose high school grades and test scores do not reflect that potential. Funded by the United States Department of Education, Upward Bound provides opportunities and assistance to students in acquiring the academic skill development and motivational support through teaching and counseling. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase high school graduation rates and participants enrollment in and graduation from institutions of post-secondary education.

Some of the services offered are:
  • Academic Advising
  • Academic Assessment and Preparation
  • After-school Tutorial Services
  • Monthly College Conferences
  • Parent Workshops
  • SAT/ACT Preparation Workshops
  • SAT/ACT Fee Waivers
  • College Preparatory Workshops
  • Financial Aid Advising / Scholarship Application
  • Assistance with College Applications
  • Career Counseling
  • Leadership Conferences
  • Cultural Activities
  • Motivational, Career, and Cultural Speakers
  • College Campus Tours / Trips
  • Supplemental Instruction in reading, writing, & study skills
  • Math & Science exposure
  • Team Building

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Click HERE to go to the Upward Bound website!
Click HERE to watch the recruitment video!

If you have any questions regarding the Upward Bound program, please contact our counseling assistant, Betty Ochoa, betty.ochoa@fresnounified.org
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  • Home
  • About
    • Counseling Team
    • Contact Information
    • School Profile
    • Social Media
  • Academic
    • Accessing TEAMS
    • AP Program
    • ATLAS
    • CART
    • Credit Recovery
    • Graduation and A-G Requirements
    • High School Enrichment
    • Pathways
    • Request an official Transcript
    • Tutoring & Academic Resources
  • College/Career
    • Community College (SCCCD)
    • California State University (CSU)
    • University of California (UC)
    • Private Colleges & Universities
    • Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)
    • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
    • Financial Aid
    • Military
    • NCAA Information
    • Scholarships
    • Testing
    • Career Center
    • Upward Bound Program
  • Social/Emotional
    • Support Staff
    • Social Worker Services
    • Mental Health Awarness
    • Resources for Racial Justice
    • Crisis/Support Hotlines
    • Phone Apps
    • Wellness Resources
  • Parent/Family Resources
    • ATLAS Parent Portal
    • EduText
    • E-Learn Academy
    • Parent University