Virginia Highlands Community College (Upward Bound)

Organization Name:
Virginia Highlands Community College (Upward Bound)
Address:
P.O. Box 828
City, State, ZIP:
Abingdon, VA 24212

Contact Name:
Leigh Ann Adams
Title:
Director
Email Address:
ladams@vhcc.edu

Program Description

We target low income and first generation college students, giving them the tools they need to graduate from high school and enroll in a post-secondary program.

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
Parent/family services
SAT/ACT and other test preparation
Science, tech, engineering, & math (STEM)

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Demographics

Education Level and
Number of Students

High School: 70
Middle School: 0
Elementary School: 0
Post-secondary: 0
Non-traditional: 0

Populations Served

Academically At-risk

First-Generation

More than 75%

Representative
Colleges Attended
by Alumni

Emory & Henry College
Ferrum College
King University
Virginia Highlands Community College
Wytheville Community College