Upward Bound

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Leonard D. Woods, Director (ldwoods@hawaii.edu)
Hale Aloha Building 383, Manono Campus
(808) 974-7337
www.uhh.hawaii.edu/academics/ub/

Upward Bound College Preparatory Program

Upward Bound is a federally funded program which has been a part of UH Hilo since 1980. The program assists disadvantaged high school students on the island of Hawaiʻi develop the skills, motivation, and knowledge to pursue a post-secondary education. Information about the Upward Bound program and applications may be obtained from high school counselors or the Upward Bound Office.

High school students who are considered economically disadvantaged and/or potential first-generation college students may qualify for the program. Admission into the program is based on college potential. The program provides classes, college preparatory workshops, tutoring in college prep classes, academic counseling, and career exploration opportunities. Full-time college students serve as tutors, advisors, and mentors throughout the academic school year as well as during the on-campus Summer Academy.

Upward Bound Math/Science Program

The Upward Bound Math/Science Program serves students from the State of Hawaiʻi. The purpose of the program is to increase the academic skills and motivation of students traditionally underrepresented in careers requiring a command of math and science. Hopefully these students then will be able to pursue successfully a post-secondary degree in mathematics, science, and/or technology. Fifty-five students from the Hawaiian Islands participate yearly.

UH Hilo students are encouraged to apply to be tutors, mentors, and Summer Academy residential staff.