Summer Residential program
Upward Bound students are invited to a 6-week Summer Residential Program to get first-hand experience of living and learning on a college campus. Learn more below!
About the Summer program
Each Summer, Upward Bound (UB) host students on the University of Maine campus to experience living and learning on a college campus. For many, it is difficult to imagine yourself on a campus until you’ve been to one. The Summer Program happens to be a perfect opportunity to receive that first-hand experience. Both Classic and Math-Science Upward Bound students are invited to the Summer program where they attend classes (dependent on grade, ability, and program), participate in community service or STEM explorations, and live in a residential dorm. The Summer Program is an exciting opportunity for students to connect with professional faculty and staff from the University of Maine community, as well as learn from current college students who provide various services throughout the summer program.
How does ub and ub math-science differ?
For the most part, students all receive the same basic services. They live in the residential dorm, eat all meals on campus, and attend to their classes and various activities throughout the day. The biggest difference comes in our afternoon services portion of the program. Our Classic Upward Bound students participate in Community Service and an introductory science course during afternoon services, while Math/Science students participate in a science-intensive course meant to provide them with more hands-on experiences in STEM related areas. Math/Science students may also participate in a Scientific Writing course rather than a Language Arts course in order to assist them in their afternoon work. The rest of the day is relatively the same for all participants.
What is residential life like during the summer program?
Resident counselors
In college, students will have Resident Assistants (RAs) to help them acclimate to the college environment. Similar to this role, Upward Bound has Resident Counselors (RCs). These counselors have similar responsibilities to RAs, however they provide more supervision due to the younger age of Upward Bound participants. RCs will ensure that you are safe in the dorms, and that your needs for living healthily are met.
SECTIONS
In college, students living in residential dorms will often be split into different sections by floor. Each floor will have one or two RAs who supervise the floor and assist students with their needs. In the Upward Bound Residence Hall, students will live in what is called a ‘section’. Each section has 10-16 students, with one RC supervising their own section. Your section is where you can ask questions, develop a community, and hopefully have some fun.
what happens in the residence hall?
Hoping to join us on campus this summer?
You must be an Upward Bound student by the Spring if you intend to join us the following Summer. You can learn if you are eligible for Upward Bound here.
You must have completed all necessary google forms sent to you on Remind.
Fall and Spring Student Self Assessment
Fall Updated Contact Information Survey
Summer Residential Program and Roommate Registration Form
Senior Exit Survey (graduating seniors only)
If you are a senior, we must have copies of your college documentation on file.
College Acceptance Letters
Financial Aid Confirmation and Submission Summary
Financial Aid Award Letters
Ready to join?
Click ‘APPLY’ to start your Upward Bound application today!