The Upward Bound Program is a federally funded college access and enrichment program for high school students. To be eligible to apply for admission to UChicago Upward Bound a student must:
1. Have graduated from the 8th grade and not have completed the 10th grade.
2. Be under 19 years of age
3. Be first generation, their parents cannot have a Bachelor’s Degree;
4. Have at least a 2.5 GPA;
5. Attend Hyde Park, Hirsch, or Phillips High School or live in one of the following communities: Douglas, Greater Grand Crossing, Woodlawn or Washington Park,
6. Demonstrate the desire, dedication, and discipline to enter and graduate from college.
UChicago Upward Bound provides the following FREE year-round services to participants throughout high school up through he summer after graduation:
• Academic enrichment classes in mathematics, science, English, and languages
• Access to and support for college level dual enrollment opportunities with the City Colleges of Chicago and the University of Chicago Bridge Program,
• Academic advising
• Workshops including by not limited to career exploration, college planning, financial literacy, scholarship research, study skills, and time management.
• College visits,
• Cultural activities,
• ACT test preparation, and
• Assistance with the completion of college, scholarship, financial aid applications, and the review of award letters.
Classes and workshops are held at the Hyde Park campus of the University of Chicago.
We welcome your interest in the UChicago Upward Bound Program and will be happy to answer any questions concerning the application process. Enrollment is limited. In addition to answering each question fully and submitting this application, you must also submit the following:
8th Graders
• A copy of your final 8th grade report card,
• A copy of your NWEA results,
• A copy of your diploma, and
• A letter of acceptance from the high school you will be entering in the fall
9th & 10th Graders
• An unofficial transcript from your school and your most recent report card
• A copy of their NWEA results.
• A copy of your Explore and PLAN test results
• A copy of their high school ID (front and back)
All students must submit
• A completed OSP-CP Instructor Recommendation Form (http://osp-cp.uchicago.edu/about/upward_bound.shtml)
• A copy of your social security card
• A copy of your parent’s 1040 tax forms
You must also complete a face-to-face interview for admission into our program.
We are located at 950 E. 61st Street, Chicago, Illinois 60637.
Should you have questions contact us at (773) 702-8288 or visit us online at http://osp-cp.uchicago.edu/.