Colorado State University-Pueblo Upward Bound

Organization Name:
Colorado State University-Pueblo Upward Bound
Address:
2200 Bonforte Blvd
Library and Academic Resources Center (LARC) 376
City, State, ZIP:
Pueblo, CO 81001
Website:
http://www.csupueblo.edu/TRIO/UB/Pages/default.aspx

Contact Name:
Lisa Montoya
Title:
Program Coordinator
Email Address:
lisa.montoya@csupueblo.edu
Phone:
719.549.2750

Program Description

Upward Bound is a highly successful free pre-collegiate program that helps students develop the skills and motivation to graduate from high school and succeed in college. Services are provided for low-income and/or first-generation college potential high school students, through rigorous academic instruction and counseling. We serve District 60 High Schools; Centennial, Central, East, and District 70; County High School.

Services Provided

Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
Arts and cultural
Career exploration and counseling/internships
College admissions guidance and counseling
College fairs/campus visits
College transition and retention support
Community service/service hours

Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
Leadership development
Mentoring
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Scholarships and last-dollar grants
Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)

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Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Native Alaskan: 1%
White: 25%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 1%
Hispanic/Latino: 50%
African American: 1%

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 87
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk
Academically High-performing

First-Generation

More than 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Colorado State University-Pueblo (87)