Cornell Upward Bound

As a nonprofit organization funded by the Department of Education, Upward Bound is a free college preparatory program for qualifying students. Through Upward Bound, students develop the skills and motivation necessary to ensure their high school graduation, college enrollment and success in pursuing a higher education.

Upward Bound provides a collegiate environment whereby selected students participate in enrichment courses and activities to prepare them for college. Students and their families must meet the program’s eligibility requirements to participate.

The Cornell Upward Bound program has been effectively working with 50 students in Southside and Elmira Free Academy High Schools in Elmira, NY and Groton High School since 2007. In June of 2012 Cornell’s UB program was successfully refunded to serve 63 students for 5 years and has expanded to include Newfield & Spencer – Van Etten School districts.

Participating school websites

• Groton HS
• Elmira Free Academy
• Southside High School
• Newfield High School
• Spencer – Van Etten

Upward Bound '08

Upward Bound '08