Upward Bound | Services

Academic Advising - Participants work closely with an Academic Advisor who provides academic guidance throughout their high school years and beyond. The Academic Advisor is responsible for tracking participants' academic progress and ensuring that every participant is on a college track from the moment they are admitted into the program.

After School Study Hall - Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Participants attend study hall at their respective high school three days a week for one hour after school. During study hall, the participants receive tutoring and academic advising. School supplies and snacks are provided.

Saturday Academy - Participants attend Saturday Academy sessions at Cal State LA where they receive supplemental instruction in English, math, science, and enrichment workshops. School supplies and a meal are provided.

Fall 2023

  • October 7
  • October 21 
  • November 4 
  • November 18 

Spring 2024

  • January 20
  • February 24
  • March 16
  • April 20

Parent and Student Workshops 

  • Thursday, October 19, 2023 - Financial Literacy Workshops (English and Spanish)
  • Thursday, February 22, 2024 - College Awareness Workshops (English and Spanish)

Student Enrichment Activities - Participants visit 2-4 universities every year. In addition, the participants have the opportunity to attend student conferences and workshops where they receive information about financial aid, college admissions requirements, SAT/ACT preparation, leadership development, and multicultural awareness.

Fall 2023 - College Visits 

  • Monday, September 25 - Los Angeles Programs 9th/10th visiting the Claremont Colleges 
  • Friday, October 13 - Pasadena Programs 9th/10th visiting the Claremont Colleges 

Spring 2024 - College Visit 

  • Monday, February 19 - Los Angeles and Pasadena Programs 9th/10th visiting CSU, Dominguez Hills 
  • Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29 - Los Angeles Programs Spring Retreat 11th  
  • Wednesday, March 27 - Los Angeles Programs visiting UC, Santa Barbara 
  • Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5 - Pasadena Programs Spring Retreat 11th 
  • Wednesday, April 3 - Pasadena Programs visiting UC, Santa Barbara 

Graduation Ceremony 

  • Wednesday, May 8 - Upward Bound Graduation Ceremony - Class of 2024

Summer 2024 

  • Tuesday, June 18, 2024 -  Los Angeles Programs: Student/Family Orientation
  • Thursday, June 20, 2024 - Pasadena Programs: Student/Family Orientation 
  • June 24 – August 2, 2024 - Summer Program: Monday-Friday
  • July 13 - July 19, 2024 - Residential Program: Saturday-Friday
  • Friday, August 2, 2024 - Closing Ceremony 

Application and Information

If you are currently in the 8th, 9th, or 10th grade and meet the eligibility requirements, you may apply to be a participant of the Cal State LA. Upward Bound Programs. Acceptance into the program is based on the following: complete application packet, eligibility requirements, and interview process.