UNLV Upward Bound Math & Science Center
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UNLV Upward Bound Math & Science Center
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4505 Maryland Parkway
Room 301 Box 452006 -
Las Vegas, NV 89154
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702-895-4777
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1999
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Elsie Spell
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Academic Counselor
Program Description
The Center is a set of federally-funded college opportunity programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree.
The Center serves eligible participants who are low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate degree.
The Center provides academic tutoring, personal counseling, mentoring, financial literacy & guidance, and other supports necessary for educational access, retention and graduation. We provide direct support services for students, as well as relevant national training for directors and their staff.
Services Provided
- Academic enrichment/tutoring/study skills
- College admissions guidance and counseling
- College transition and retention support
- Financial aid advising/FAFSA completion
- Mentoring
- Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)
Demographics
Education Level and
Number of Students
- High School: 200
- Middle School: 0
- Elementary School: 0
- Post-secondary: 0
- Non-traditional: 0
Populations Served
- Academically At-risk
- Academically High-performing
- ESL Students
First-Generation
- Less than 25%