TRIO - Classic Upward Bound
Classic Upward Bound is a FREE academic and college preparatory support for high school students (grades 9 through 11) on their path to earning a college degree. Classic Upward Bound empowers participants to complete high school and enter and complete a program of postsecondary education by providing academic support, personal guidance, parent education, and enrichment services in the area of study skills, college preparation and financial aid. Students are exposed to a variety of educational, cultural events, career exploration and self-development opportunities. Moreover, campus tours, cultural trips, and college centered activities are an integral part of the Upward Bound Classic. Must meet program requirements.
Available at Dover, Georgetown and Wilmington campuses.Program Highlights:
- Academic Support
- Career Exploration
- College Tours & SAT & ACT Preparation
- Saturday Academy
- Summer Academy with paid stipends
- College Application and Financial Aid Assistance
- First generation college student or low income (qualifies for free or reduced lunch)
Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Education.
Contact Georgetown:
Ditta Korbeogo
dkorbeog@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6317
Contact Dover:
CUB Staff
terry-ub@dtcc.edu
(302) 857-1400
Documents
Open to high school students from:
- Ceasar Rodney
- Dover
- Lake Forest
- Milford
- Smyrna
- And students who live in and attend a different high school in Kent County
Contact Wilmington:
Larry Waples
George-UBC@dtcc.edu
(302) 657-5149
Documents
- Wilmington Pre-Qualification Application
- Wilmington Application (PDF)
- Wilmington Counselor Recommendation (PDF)
- Wilmington Teacher Recommendation (PDF)
Open to high school students from:
- Colonial School District
- Christina School District
- Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Advertising Design
- Agribusiness Management
- Architectural Engineering Technology
- Automotive Technician Studies
- Automotive Technology
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Baking and Pastry Skills Certificate
- Baking and Pastry Skills Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Building Automation Systems Option
- Business Administration Transfer Option
- Cardiovascular Sonography
- Chemical Process Operator
- Chemical Process Operator Certificate
- Chemical Process Operator Studies
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Math Concentration
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Civil Transfer Option
- Communications
- Computer Aided Drafting Design Technology
- Computer Engineering Tcy Option
- Computing and Information Science
- Construction Management
- Cooking Certificate
- Correctional Officer Certificate
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Dental Hygiene
- Design Engineering Mechanical
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Diesel Technology
- Drug Alcohol Counseling
- Drug Alcohol Counseling Certificate
- Early Care and Education Birth to Second Grade
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Studies
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Transfer Option
- Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Electronics Engineering Tcy
- Electronics Engineering Technology Instrumentation Option
- Elementary Education
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate
- Energy Management
- English
- English as a Second Language Certificate
- Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship Certificate
- Environmental Engineering Technology
- Exercise Science
- General Airframe Maintenance Certificate
- General Business
- General Powerplant Maintenance Certificate
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Systems Technology
- Health Information Management
- Histotechnician
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Hospitality Management
- Human Services
- Information Technology and Networking
- Instruction, Design, and Technology Certificate
- Kitchen Skills Studies
- Law Enforcement Option
- Legal Studies
- Management
- Marketing
- Math Secondary Education
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Assistant Studies
- Medical Laboratory Technician
- Middle-Level Math Education
- Multimedia
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Office Administration
- Paraeducator
- Paralegal Certificate
- Photo Imaging
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Practical Nursing Studies
- Production Agriculture
- Radiologic Technology
- Refrigeration Heating AC
- Refrigeration Heating AC Studies
- Renewable Energy Solar
- Respiratory Care
- Science
- Science Education Chemistry Physics
- Social Science
- Surgical Technology
- Turf and Ornamental Horticulture
- Veterinary Technology
- Registration
- Academic Calendar
- Transfer Options
- International Education
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Instructional Technology & CCIT
- Catalog/Student Handbook