Upward Bound Program

Lyndon State College
1001 College Hill
Lyndonville, VT 05851

P: (802) 626-5000

F: (802) 626-3804

http://www.lyndonstate.edu/community/affiliations-academic-institutes/upward-bound/

Director: Rick Williams

richard.williams@lyndonstate.edu

Contact: Rick Williams

P: (802) 626-5000

F: (802) 626-3804

richard.willams@lyndonstate.edu

Upward Bound Program

Year Program started: 1980

Max. Participants/Year: 75

Application Deadline: varies

Program Timeframe: summer

Academic Level Targeted: Grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: Any racial/ethnic group

Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Counseling, Education, Mentoring,

Program Attributes: Non-credit, Meals provided, Housing provided, Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided, Stipend provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (freshman, sophomore, or junior), area of residence (northeast region of Vermont), disadvantaged status (low-income, potential first-generation college bound students), GPA/academic standing (3.0)

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: biology, education, pre-medicine, nutrition, physics, science (computer, mathematical), mentor, work experience