Upward Bound: Math & Science Application

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT

Upward Bound Math and Science is a federal TRIO Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education to help high school students prepare for college and careers related to Math and Science. Students selected to participate in Upward Bound Math and Science meet weekly with an academic advisor at their respective high schools and participate in an immersive 6-week residential Summer Academy on the Tusculum University campus.

Tusculum University’s Upward Bound Math and Science Program currently serves students at the following high schools:

Chuckey-Doak High School

Greeneville High School

North Greene High School

South Greene High School

West Greene High School

Academic Year Program

During the academic year (August-May), students typically meet with their Upward Bound Math and Science academic advisor on a weekly basis. Students also participate in tutoring, academic coaching, supplemental instruction, and workshops or cultural enrichment activities including the following:

Activities with mathematicians and scientists
College and career fairs
Campus visits
College entrance exam test preparation
Community service events
Cultural enrichment activities including performing arts events and museum visits
Academic symposiums
Leadership development programming

Upward Bound Math and Science students also have access to fee deferments, including waivers for SAT and ACT fees.

Summer Academy

The Upward Bound Math and Science Summer Academy is an intensive six-week academic program where participants reside on campus at Tusculum University to experience college life while preparing for the upcoming school year. Summer Academy participants complete a series of academic courses designed to supplement the State of Tennessee’s rigorous curriculum. Upward Bound Math and Science participants also complete an Independent Research Project.

In the evenings, students participate in a series of recreational or educational activities tailored to their interests.

Summer Bridge Program

Newly graduated senior Upward Bound Math and Science participants who have been admitted to a university or college may attend the Summer Bridge Program, which assists with the transition from high school to college. Participants enroll in a math or science college course, attend study seminars, and meet with an Upward Bound Math and Science advisor. Tuition for this course is paid by the Upward Bound Math and Science program.