About Our Program
Upward Bound at Morgan State University is one of approximately 953 Upward Bound programs across the United States. We are also one of twelve Upward Bound programs in the state of Maryland, and one of seven Upward Bound programs in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area.
Currently, we serve eighty 9th through 12th grade students from our high schools and target areas in East and North East Baltimore City. Our target high schools are Reginal F Lewis High School and WEB Dubois High School. Our target are encompass zip codes 21202, 21205, 21206, 21213, 21214, 21218, 21234, and 21237. Baltimore City Zip Code Map
Our mission is to provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Through personal and group activities, we offer our participants an array of educational, social, and culturally enriching services.
Our Participants
In line with the mission of the Upward Bound Program (EAGER)which is to encourage and support first generation and low income high school students' pursuit of higher education, most of participants meet the first generation or income criteria defined by the United States Department of Education.
Services Provided
Services during the academic year consist of after school and Saturday tutoring, counseling, skill workshops, and team building and recreational activities. We also go on college tours and cultivating field trips and hold workshops for parents and students throughout the year. Our Tutoring service provides individual tutoring assistance that complements the student's courses and helps prepare them for taking high school assessments and college admission tests.
During our summer session, students live on Morgan's campus, and while in college classrooms, take college preparatory courses such as English, Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics. We also provide professional individual and group counseling that promote Education and Career awareness, and financial planning .
Our Approximate Location on Google Maps is 1928-1962 E Cold Spring Ln. We are located in the basement of the McKeldin Center which is the building is next to the bridge that crosses Cold Spring and in the same building as Subway.
MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY UPWARD BOUND PROGRAM IS FEDERALLY FUNDED
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
