WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR
UPWARD BOUND (UB)?
9th- and 10th- grade students attending one of
BRCC’s Upward Bound Target Schools - Istrouma
High and McKinley High - are eligible if they meet
any of the following requirements:
•
They must be potential first-generation
college graduates (neither parent/guardian has earned a Bachelor’s degree)
•
They must meet the definition of lowincome participants, based on guidelines
set by the federal government.
•
They must show an academic need for the
program services.
Students interested in participating in the Upward
Bound Program may request an application from their
high school counselor or contact the Upward Bound
Office at Baton Rouge Community College.
Upward Bound Is College Bound!
Baton Rouge Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097:
Telephone number 404.679.4501) to award Associate Degrees and Certificates.
Baton Rouge Community College does not discriminate on the basis of gender in admission
to or employment in its education programs or activities. Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Stephen
Hilterbran, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 5310 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806 – 225.216.8040.
Educational opportunities are offered by the Baton Rouge Community College without
regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, or disability.
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The Director of Disability Services has been designated as the college’s 504/ADA Compliance
Officer. Any person with a disability who needs assistance should contact the Director at
225.216.8503. TDD 225.216.8702.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (also sometimes referred
to as the Buckley Amendment), is a federal law regarding the privacy of student records
and the obligations of the institution, primarily in the areas of release of the records and the
access provided to these records. Any educational institution that receives funds under any
program administered by the U.S. Secretary of Education is bound by FERPA requirements.
Institutions that fail to comply with FERPA may have funds administered by the Secretary of
Education withheld.
A member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS)
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aying the foundation
that leads to success!
Upward Bound is funded by the United States Department of Education.
5310 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225.216.8135 • 225.216.8171 • Fax 225.216.8669
Baton Rouge Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer
imagine what you can do!
www.mybrcc.edu
Upward
Bound
• Is college in your future?
• Do you need help choosing
a career?
• Do you need help in improving
your grades?
• Do you enjoy learning about
new things?
• Are you motivated?
• Potentially, will you be the first
person in your immediate family to
graduate from college?
THEN
Upward Bound is right for you!
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What is Upward Bound?
pward Bound
provides support
to qualified
participants in their
preparation for college. The
program serves potential
first-generation college
graduates attending one of our target high schools.
The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at
which participants complete secondary education, and
strengthen their chances of successfully enrolling and
graduating from institutions of post secondary education.
The Upward Bound Program provides the following
FREE services to the participants:
• Academic advising
• Academic instruction
• Career planning
• College tours and field trips
• Access to the College’s library and
technology center
• Community service opportunities
• Cultural events
• Financial aid workshops
• Job-shadowing opportunities
• Stipends
• Tutoring and Counseling services
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF AN
UPWARD BOUND STUDENT?
Academic Year Session
Upward Bound’s academic year sessions are held
each Saturday on the campus of Baton Rouge
Community College. Instruction is provided in
English, mathematics, science, computer science,
critical thinking skills, and character development. Stipends are provided to participants
attending Saturday academic sessions.
Summer Session
During the summer component, Upward Bound students
are exposed to both the
academic and social aspects
of college life, with a full day
of academic activities scheduled Monday through Friday.
Emphasis will be placed on
improving English, foreign
language, math, and science
skills. Classes are designed to enhance learning,
increase knowledge in academic subjects needed
for the successful completion of high school, and
improve participants’ chances of successfully
completing a college degree. Students will also
be exposed to SAT/ACT preparation, academic
planning, art enrichment (music, photography,
etc), career assessment inventories, community
service activities, trips, guest speakers, and career
opportunities.
Upward Bound Program
Baton Rouge Community College
Governors Building, Room 124
5310 Florida Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: 225-216-8135 • 225-216-8171
E-mail: simond2@mybrcc.edu