Mailing Address:
Clarion University Upward Bound Program, 840 Wood Street, Clarion, PA. 16214-1232
Phone: 814-393-2342 or 1-888-894-2665 (in PA only)
Fax: 814-393-2368
E-mail: mlagnese@clarion.edu
Clarion University's Upward Bound program, which has existed since
1978, encourages the acquisition of academic skills and motivation
needed for success in high school, college, and everyday life. The
program, designed for selected high school students in grades 9-12,
operates an academic year component and summer residential component for
students from the following high schools in western Pennsylvania:
A-C Valley,
Farrell,
Oil City,
Punxsutawney,
Redbank Valley,
Sharon,
and
Union. Support services such as
tutoring, career and personal counseling, visits to postsecondary
institutions, and cultural and social opportunities are provided year
round. The six-week summer residential program offers participants an
opportunity to experience college life while residing on campus in a
university residence hall. Students receive intensive basic skills
instruction and exposure to variety of activities on and off campus.
Students are selected based upon eligibility criteria established by the
U.S. Department of Education.
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