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High School College Preparatory Program - TRIO Upward Bound, University of Minnesota - College of Education and Human Development

56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455

Eligibility

- Admissions has a focused outreach to high school students facing barriers living in Minneapolis target areas and attending Edison Senior High School, North Senior Academy, Camden High School, and South High Schools who are recommended by school counselors, teachers, principals, social workers, or employers. - In addition, eligible individuals are selected from a pool of students who meet the following program eligibility criteria: - Low to moderate family income - First-generation college student (neither parent has a bachelor's degree) - Show evidence of academic need

Required documents

Application/registration form health insurance card medical history proof of US citizenship or if not a citizen, then residence status

Hours

8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Thursday by appointment only
(612)964-6312

Voice - Intake Program Cell

https://www.cehd.umn.edu/students/trio/trio-upward-bound
[email protected]

Application process

Students and families can pick up applications from the respective high school or call to get one; intake of applications are annually during October - November

Service area

Minneapolis, MN

Other Information

Application Process

Walk In

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Provides intensive, year-round academic services and enrichment activities to prepare low-income at-risk students holistically for success in college. Students attend Edison Senior High School, North Senior Academy, Patrick Henry High School, and South High School in Minneapolis. Students spend five weeks during the summer living at the university dormitories, attending classes, and related activities. Program includes: - Academic year courses in science, English, ACT, career prep, and college planning - Academic and personal counseling - Cultural and experiential activities ?- Tutorial assistance in high school subjects

Last Assured

09/15/2025

Providing organization

TRIO Upward Bound, University of Minnesota - College of Education and Human Development

An academic and college preparatory program funded by the United States Department of Education whose purpose is to develop the skills and motivation necessary for students to complete high school successfully, and to enter and succeed in college. This program is located at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) (Twin Cities East Bank Campus) and administered by the TRIO Upward Bound staff.