Upward Bound

Summer Component

Regular Upward Bound students attend a residential 6 weeks' summer session on the ECU campus designed to simulate a college-going experience which includes:

  • Instruction in subjects emphasizing the basic academic skills essential for success in education beyond high school
  • Instruction and activities to acquaint students with a range of career options
  • Weekly field trips to recreational, educational and occupational sites
  • Social activities, including dances, skating, bowling, and movies