Project Upward Bound- SIUC

Project Upward Bound- SIUC Helping high school students prepare for college and beyond. Students interested in participating should meet at least one of the following U.S.

PUB provides academic support, career exploration, cultural experiences, and a strong community to ensure students succeed! Rising 8th graders, freshman, and sophomore high school students from Alexander, Jackson and Pulaski Counties in Southern Illinois are eligible to apply for admission to the Upward Bound Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Target schools are located in the fol

lowing communities: Cairo (Cairo High School), Carbondale (Carbondale Community High School), Mounds (Meridian High School), Murphysboro (Murphysboro High School), Tamms (Egyptian High School), and Ullin (Century High School). Department of Education requirements: (1) be a potential first-generation college student (neither parent should have received a Bachelor’s degree); or (2) qualify according to the income guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education. Application does not guarantee admission to the program. Students are selected on the basis of their high school grade point average, recommendations from teachers, and scores on standardized tests. Project Upward Bound does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, ethnic origin or religion.

Welcome to a new school year! We can't wait to see returning students and are looking forward to meeting new ones!
08/13/2026

Welcome to a new school year! We can't wait to see returning students and are looking forward to meeting new ones!

Final Workshop is this Saturday!
05/07/2026

Final Workshop is this Saturday!

We are down to our last 3 workshops. Hope to see you there 👀
04/16/2026

We are down to our last 3 workshops. Hope to see you there 👀

Workshop this Saturday!
03/20/2026

Workshop this Saturday!

Upcoming workshop this Saturday, Feb 7th!
02/05/2026

Upcoming workshop this Saturday, Feb 7th!

01/22/2026

Attention UB Students: Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, the workshop for Saturday, January 24th, has been cancelled. Stay warm and stay safe.

Wanted to extend the spotlight to two of our ladies, Dahlia and Nicyah. Keep up the great work ladies 👏👏👏👏
12/04/2025

Wanted to extend the spotlight to two of our ladies, Dahlia and Nicyah. Keep up the great work ladies 👏👏👏👏

One more workshop before Christmas. Come join us this Saturday!
12/03/2025

One more workshop before Christmas. Come join us this Saturday!

Workshop #5 this Saturday. Join us!
11/20/2025

Workshop #5 this Saturday. Join us!

Are you ready for the next workshop? Join us Saturday!
11/05/2025

Are you ready for the next workshop? Join us Saturday!

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900 S Normal Avenue, Woody Hall 223
Carbondale, IL
62901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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