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Our mission is to assist low-income, first-generation college bound high school students in the successful completion of secondary education.

07/01/2026

Our Upward Bound Summer 2026 Residential program started a few days ago, and we’ve been having an amazing time at Dean College! Check out our wonderful summer staff team- this will be a summer like no other. Stay tuned for more!

06/12/2026

On behalf of the UMass Boston Upward Bound & Urban Scholars programs, we want to congratulate the entire Class of 2026! You did it, you made it, and you achieved it! We are very proud of each one of you and excited for your next steps in life. Here are some of our seniors- we celebrate this accomplishment with you.

05/27/2026

📣IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 The Upward Bound and Urban Scholars offices will be closed tomorrow 5/28 due to UMass Boston’s graduation ceremony. Please do not come to campus. We will reopen on Friday 5/29 and will be able to support you then. Congratulations to all of the grads!

04/01/2026

🚨 Attention Students! 🚨

Today is the LAST DAY to submit your permission slip for the STEM Field Trip to MassRobotics 📄✨

If you haven’t done it yet, make sure to:
👉 Click the link below and complete your digital permission slip ASAP

Digital Permission Slip Link HERE: 👇🏾

https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fna2.docusign.net%2FMember%2FPowerFormSigning.aspx%3FPowerFormId%3De9a5b9ec-a816-420f-b21f-42d8fcad58da%26env%3Dna2%26acct%3D97b42ae9-ac6a-4ed8-9448-2d912290b22b%26v%3D2&data=05%7C02%7CCarlene.Tavares%40umb.edu%7C9f8d48da770c4f8f1da808de8ab12d3a%7Cb97188711ee94425953c1ace1373eb38%7C0%7C0%7C639100690732944972%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=c8mC1UPbyluKzSHcfO9CBOsuY01eS%2BT8czVC6nhAyYg%3D&reserved=0

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! 🚌🤖

Any questions?
Please contact Junior or Carlene!

Stay on top of it—let’s get you on this trip! 💯🔥

❤️

03/30/2026

Attention Students- It’s time to lock in, Tutoring sessions available! Monday- Friday with zoom flexibility 🧠🫵🏾📚

Tutoring is where you turn “ I don’t get it” into “ I got this” 🤝. Nothing better than seeing students lock in, ask questions, and build confidence one step at a time.

Don’t wait until it’s too late- come get the help you need NOW! 📚📍🧠

‼️ ❤️

03/10/2026

Upward Bound Students — Important Announcement!

The Upward Bound office will be closed March 10–12.
However, the Urban Scholars office will be open and available to support you.

➡️ If you are attending the afternoon program, please go to the Urban Scholars office.

We will reopen Friday, March 13.

Questions? Reach out to Lei or Carlene!

03/03/2026

Calling all young men in our program! 📣

We are officially inviting YOU to attend the Young Men’s Leadership Conference this March! ✨🫵🏾

This powerful one day event is designed to empower, inspire and guide middle and high school males of color in the Greater Boston community.

🗓️ Saturday, March 14,2026
📍Boston Latin school
🤝Networking opportunities
✨ Experienced speakers
🤩 Interactive workshops

As part of our program, we believe in giving you exposure to spaces that build confidence, leadership, and vision for your future. this is your opportunity to connect, grow, and level up.

If you are in our program, we expect to see you there!

Permission slips are required- Stop by our office this week to grab the permission slip or contact Carlene or Junior with any questions you may have! ‼️

02/26/2026

✨USP & UB Students, this one’s for YOU! ✨

Interested in Social Work, Human Services, or Education?

Join our February Career Snapshot

🗓️Today- February 26th
⏰ 5:30PM on Zoom

Hear from real professionals, ask questions, and start exploring your future career path ✨

Scan the QR code to RSVP- Hope to see you there! 🤍❤️
❤️

01/23/2026

Attention Upward Bound & Urban Scholars juniors and sophomores! TRIO Day 2026 is fast approaching and we want to get you signed up! It is a free, fun overnight student conference that takes place during February Break. If you are interested in coming, check your email for the details, permission slip link, and mandatory pre-trip orientation RSVP link. All permission slips are due by Jan. 30th and we have paper copies in the office:l. Let Junior, Carlene, or Lei know if you have any questions!

11/03/2025

College visit/ Exploring New possibilities! 📸👉🏽

Our UB & USP students had an amazing time visiting Wentworth Institute of Technology 💛🖤
Moments like this remind us why exposure matters-planting seeds for bright future ahead ✨

Address

100 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA
02125

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16172875845

Website

https://www.umb.edu/academics/vpass/support_programs/upward_bound

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