Upward Bound Students

The Upward Bound program at Snow College was originally founded in 1989 and has a long standing history in preparing disadvantaged youth for college. Mike Anderson M.A. is the current director of Upward Bound at Snow College. The program operates on a five-year grant cycle and received its most current grant renewal in 2022. U.B. serves seventy participants (freshman through seniors) specifically from Manti, North Sanpete, and Gunnison high schools. Students that are interested in participating in Upward Bound need to contact the Upward Bound advisor at their high school for more information.

The Upward Bound Experience

There are approximately 23 students in each high school's Upward Bound group. During the school year, students meet with their Upward Bound advisor for tutoring, homework, counseling, workshops, discussions, career exploration, service projects, and cultural/educational field trips.

Each summer, participants can compete to come to the Snow College campus for six weeks. Students live in Snow College apartments, take classes on campus from the college faculty, and receive expert help from live-in tutors. Special workshops are also prepared for summer students along with other physical activities and educational/cultural field trips.