Palomar College What is Upward Upward Bound ? Bound
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Contact Information
Calvin One Deer Gavin Director
(760) 744-1150 ext. 3679
Nellie Martinez Acting Supervisor
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8118
Jeffrey Morales
Site Leader [email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
Javier Arredondo
Retention Specialist [email protected]
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
Guadalupe Guerrero
Program Ambassador
[email protected] (760) 744-1150 ext. 8127
Brian Sanchez
Program Ambassador
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
Kendrick Hester
Program Ambassador
(760) 744-1150 ext. 8158
Upward Bound, A Grant Funded Student
Support Program at Palomar College
1951 East Valley Parkway
Escondido, CA 92027 760-744-1150 Ext. 8118
www.palomar.edu/upwardbound
Palomar College
Upward Bound
Upward Bound (UB) is a year-round comprehensive academic college preparation, and retention program. UB provides
academic instruction, student support, and promotes academic excellence, to high-potential college bound students preparing
to attend, and graduate from a four year university, upon high school graduation. UB serves students from North County
San Diego High Schools.
UB is a federally-funded TRiO Program. The services provided
are funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Services are FREE of charge for participating students and their families.
What is Upward Bound ?
For more information on how to join the Palomar College Upward Bound Program, or to learn more about our application and acceptance process, please
call (760) 744-1150 ext. 8118 or visit us at www.palomar.edu/upwardbound
For more information on how to join the Palomar College Upward Bound Program,
call (760)744-1150 ext. 8118
The Summer Residential Component simulates a college
going experience and is designed to provide students with the
opportunity to enrich their academic skills in a college setting.
During the Summer Residential Component (SRC), Upward Bound
offers the following services:
Dorm at a University to obtain
the College Life Experience
College Prep. Courses
Academic Enrichment
Cultural Activities
College Visits and Field Trips
Career and Academic Advising
Leadership & Team building
skills development
Study habits necessary for
college
UB Staff works with students
individually and in cohort groups to address academic needs and to develop a college bound academic plan so that
students are able to apply and attend a four year university upon
high school graduation.
To ensure student success in the program, each UB Student must make
a commitment to do the following: College-Bound Potential &
Academic Need:
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.8 until graduation.
Take appropriate but challenging classes each semester.
Commitment and Motivation:
Attend all UB events, such as
College Saturdays, after school tutoring, field trips/college visits and the 4-week summer residential component.
Maintain contact with UB Staff and cohort advisor throughout the
academic year.
1. You are from a Low Income Household. (See chart below for the
Federal Income Guidelines). -and/or-
2. You are a First Generation Student. (Neither of your parents/
guardians possesses a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.).
3. You are or will be attending one of our target high schools:
4. You have a valid U.S. Social Security number.
2015 Federal TRiO Income Guidelines
FAMILY SIZE: INCOME:
2 $23, 895
3 $30, 135
4 $36, 375
5 $42, 615
6 $48, 855
7 $55, 095
8 $61, 335
During the Academic Year
Component (AYC), Upward Bound offers the following services:
Academic Advising
College Prep. Guidance
Assistance in College
Admissions Forms
After School Tutoring at our UB
Tutoring Center
SAT/PSAT/ACT Test
Preparation Classes
Financial Aid, College and
Career Student Workshops
Parent College Prep. Workshops
College Visits/ College Fairs
Educational Field Trips
College Saturdays *UB provides Bus
Transportation during selected events.
TRIO UPWARD BOUND PALOMAR COLLEGE
Eligibility Requirements
Participant Responsibilities
Academic Year Component
Summer Residential Component
-Oceanside HS -San Marcos HS
-El Camino HS -Fallbrook HS
-Del Lago Academy -Escondido HS
-Rancho Buena Vista HS -San Pasqual HS
-Vista HS -Orange Glen HS