Parent Involvement

Parents and guardians are very important to the Upward Bound Program. We encourage parents to join Parent's Upward Bound (PUB) to:

• Cooperate with TRIO Upward Bound staff to reinforce program guidelines for students.
• Attend academic and financial aid workshops.
• Support and encourage participation in both academic and summer phases.
• Serve as chaperones for cultural activities and field trips.
• Provide a conducive and productive learning environment.

As a parent or guardian, you play a crucial role in the success of your child. Those who support their children have had a significant impact on their child's progress in the program. This includes:

• Provide or help arrange transportation for your child to get to study sessions and other events.
• Remind your child of their commitment to the program when they present another activity that may conflict.
• If your child is unable to attend an event, please communicate that to program administration (or encourage them to) promptly.
• Keep you and your child’s contact information up to date.
• Attend applicable special events with your child.
• Honor your child's commitment to the program by not scheduling any activities that will conflict with any Upward Bound activities.

Additional Resources:

• Empty Nest Syndrome
• Dorm Room Basics What to pack and what to leave
• Five common college parenting mistakes
• Budget-Friendly Graduation gift ideas
• What's "Greek Life"?: Parent's guide to sororities and fraternities
• How Can I Help My High School Student Be Successful?
• "Helicopter Parents": How to settle hovering tendencies
• Being a Healthy Part of Your Student's College Decision
• Break those bad habits early: Getting your student ready for college life.

For more in-depth information about the Federal Upward Bound Program, visit https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html!