Academic Component

Rowan University Upward Bound academic session runs from September through May on the Rowan University - Camden Campus. The academic session includes two (2) Saturdays a month from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and weekdays during the afterschool program Monday-Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Eastside High School.

The academic component includes:

▪️After school homework and tutoring program

▪️In-class tutoring support

▪️Saturday academic classes at Rowan in Camden

▪️Computers/Media Technology

▪️Art/Visual Effects

▪️Science

▪️Math

▪️English

▪️Foreign Language

▪️Leadership training activities

▪️College mentors

▪️Counseling, academic advisement, college preparation

▪️Financial aid workshops

▪️Social activities

Upward Bound Club at Eastside High School

The Upward Bound Club was created to provide UB students at Eastside an opportunity to gather two Fridays a month during selected lunch periods. Meetings provide UB staff time to discuss UB affairs prior to their Saturday classes.