Sinclair Community College

Welcome to Upward Bound

Upward Bound is a federally funded, pre-college program that helps provide motivation and academic skills to students to complete their high school education successfully, enroll in, and graduate from college.  Students participate in academic courses receive tutoring, college admissions, academic and personal and career counseling.  All program services are designed to assist students with academic, social and cultural skills necessary to complete a course of study at a post-secondary institution.

Grades:  9-12; *Students at Belmont HS, Dunbar HS, and Meadowdale HS only*

Term:  Year-round:  Fall, winter, spring, and summer sessions with mandatory Saturday morning classes and after-school tutoring

Length of Session:  During academic year – September to May; Summer Program – June and July, six (6) to eight (8) weeks

Class Size:  79 participants; plus the supplemental grant recruits an additional 50 males

Eligibility Criteria:  First-generation college (neither parent has earned a four-year degree) and/or low-income

Cost:  $0

Application Dates:  Ongoing

Comments:  Recruitment for grades 8-11; Enroll grades 9-12

Orientation:  June, September and January (program meetings)

Start Dates:  Year-round

For More Information:  (937) 512-2331

or TOLL FREE 1-800-315-3000




Did You Know?
Sinclair is the largest regional provider of online education, with more than 180 different online courses.
Nine of our students have made the Academic All-American First Team for Community, Technical and Junior Colleges—more than at any other community college.
Sinclair offers the lowest tuition rate in Ohio.
With more than 40 clubs and organizations, Sinclair's campus life is active and vibrant.

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