Summer Programs

Experience college life first-hand!

The Upward Bound/MSIP Summer Program is an incredible opportunity that gives high school students a hands-on introduction to college.

This six-week residential program is offered at no charge to Upward Bound/MSIP participants and offers experiences and memories

Exciting courses

The Summer Program offers many exciting and challenging hands-on courses in areas such as

• English, sciences and mathematics
• Foreign languages
• Computer technology
• College prep
• Astronomy and Space Exploration
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
• Archaeology
• Physics of Flight

What are the expenses?

Upward Bound/MSIP is pleased to be able to offer the entire Summer Program at no cost to eligible families.

This includes:

• Books
• Supplies
• UW student fees
• Room and board at UW
• Activities funds
• Stipends

Residence Hall Life!

Living on campus is an important part of the college experience, and the Upward Bound Summer Program provides free on-campus room and board at the University of Wyoming.

• Students stay at one of the three
freshman residence halls where
they can make friends and share
their experience with other
Upward Bound students.

• While staying at the halls,
students will eat at the
newly renovated Washakie
Dining Center.

Bridge Scholarship

This scholarship set up by Upward Bound recognizes graduated seniors who have participated in the Summer Program and have shown exceptional commitment in pursuing their college-bound goals. The scholarship is a six-week residential program specifically designed to prepare graduating seniors for college and includes:

• Room and board in UW residence halls
• Textbooks and class supplies
• Tuition for up to eight college credits
• Twice monthly stipends

Safety and regulations

We want to make sure that your students have a fun, but safe, Upward Bound experience. That’s why all Summer Program participants are carefully supervised by trained Upward Bound counselors and instructors, both in their classes and in their recreational time.

For a full list of Behavioral Guidelines and Expectations, please click here