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SATURDAY SESSIONS

All Saturday Sessions are held from 10:00am to 2:30pm on the campus of Salem University unless otherwise noted.  Lunch is provided.  Students should report to room 128 in the Carlson Hall of Science (CHS).  We provide bus transportation (see the bus schedule below).  

2024-25 SATURDAY SESSION SCHEDULE

  • September 28- Field trip to Blennerhassett Island, Parkersburg WV -  Itinerary  (Session Evaluation)

  • October 19- College services & student life; Conflict Resolution; Mentoring; Halloween Escape Games (Session Evaluation)

  • November 16- Welcome New Students! Icebreakers; UB orientation; Financial Aid/FAFSA, Dangers of Vaping (Session Evaluation)

  • December 21- TRIO Month Project Planning; Types of Postsecondary Education; College tips from alumni & summer staff; Reindeer Games  (Session Evaluation)

  • January 18- Healthy Relationships; Scholarship Essays; College & Career Lists; Social Media; Learning & Study Strategies (Session Evaluation)

  • February 15-  Building Credit; Financial Aid Basics; Financial Aid awards; Getting in to college; ACT Strategies; Smart Note Taking; College course syllabus (Session Evaluation)

  • March 21-23 -  Senior Trip to NYC!  (Evaluation)

  • April 12- Seniors are EXCUSED; Parent Summer Orientation (RSVP here); Summer registration, Summer Pre-Testing (Session Evaluation)

  • May 10- Senior Recognition; Games with the summer staff; New students tour residence halls

    • ​Senior Exit Interviews

    • Parent Exit Interviews

    • Session Evaluation

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Parent RSVP

Upward Bound Parent Summer Orientation RSVP

Your presence is requested at our annual Parent Summer Orientation which takes place during our April Saturday Session, held on April 12, 2025 from 10am to 2:30pm. 


This is a very important day to help prepare you and your child for the six-week summer residential program. You will have the opportunity to meet the entire Upward Bound staff, experience examples of some classes, see the facilities we will be using this summer, learn about our Summer Session rules & regulations, and learn about the activities planned for the summer.


Parents are welcome to use the bus provided by Upward Bound. Lunch will be provided.


In order for us to be ready for your visit, please complete this RSVP by March 28, 2025.

Will you be attending the Parent Summer Orientation on April 12, 2025 at Salem University?
Will you be riding the Upward Bound bus?

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