Summer Program for Low-Income and First Generation Students
A 6-week summer program is offered to Upward Bound students each year.
- A college simulation prepares students for success in high school and postsecondary education
- The program usually runs from early June (right after the regular school year ends) through mid-July
- Students stay on the Oakland City University campus in Oakland City, Indiana
During the summer program…
- Students return home each weekend
- Check-in is at 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings
- Students are released to return home on Friday evenings
- All meals are provided at the university cafeteria
- Every student is assigned a dorm on campus
- Students are supervised at all times by Upward Bound staff and trained resident advisors
The first week of the summer program is created for bridge students (juniors and seniors) only. During this week, students take a tuition-free summer course for credit that will transfer to any postsecondary institution the student attends. As with all Upward Bound services, summer courses and materials are free of charge.
All Upward Bound students participate in a one-week cultural field experience every summer. Past field experiences have included trips to Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, and Philadelphia. During the trip, students explore historical and cultural museums and colleges and universities.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The summer program is part of the Upward Bound program. Learn more about Upward Bound and who is eligible to participate.
APPLY NOW
Visit the Application Process page to complete your application for the Oakland City University Upward Bound program.
BE A SUMMER PROGRAM RESIDENT ASSISTANT
If you are interested in becoming a resident assistant (RA) for the summer program, complete an RA application.
Download RA Application (12 KB | PDF)
Since students in the summer program are minors, program staff members are responsible for constant and close supervision to ensure student's well-being.
The primary objective of the residential positions is to ensure the well-being of the students, especially in regard to health, safety, morale, discipline, interpersonal relationships within the group, and application to studies.
In addition to providing supervision, staff members are required to prepare to lead or actively participate in all extra-curricular activities and some classes.
Unlike the position of college RA, this job requires continuous interaction with students. To be most successful, resident advisors must have extraordinary patience and stamina and be selflessly dedicated to working with young people.
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