Welcome to TRIO Upward Bound Math Science – Detroit!
We're glad you're here.
The GVSU TRIO Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) – Detroit program is designed to assist high school students from traditionally underserved backgrounds reach their potential by earning a college degree. UBMS UB serves high school students from low-income families and who are first-generation college students (their parents did not graduate from college with a bachelor's degree), and primarily supports students at University Prep District High Schools.
UBMS aims to strengthen academic preparedness in math, science, and technology. UBMS assists students in a rigorous math and science curriculum in high school to encourage and enable them to successfully major in critically important science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines in college. UBMS provides intensive intervention that provides access and prepares students for higher education through instruction in literature, composition, and foreign language.
We're here to help students build the academic skills, motivation, and self-confidence they need for success in a college setting. How do we do this? We do this by providing fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance, including a variety of services.
UBMS Detroit provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their high school performance, and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. What are you waiting for?
Program Services
We provide fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. All services are provided at no cost to participants.
- Academic advising
- College preparatory curriculum
- Community service experiences
- Cultural activities
- Intensive math and science instruction
- SAT test preparation
- STEM experiences
- Tutoring
Program Activities
As part of TRIO Upward Bound Math Science – Detroit, participants may be involved in a number of activities depending on the student's grade, including professional development, conferences, internships, and community involvement.
Learn more about what to expect as a student in our programs during the academic year and through the summer!
Participant Requirements
An individual is eligible to participate with the GVSU TRIO Upward Bound Math Science - Detroit program if the individual meets all of the participant requirements.
Participants should be enrolled in (or plan to enroll in) University Prep District High Schools (UPREP), University Prep Academy, University Prep Art & Design, and University Prep Science & Math in Detroit, Michigan, be potentially a first-generation college student, and/or meet the income guidelines.
