The Ohio State University Upward Bound Program

Summer InstituteJune 17 – July 26

Staff Introductions—TC’sRabekah D. Stewart, Program ManagerMarchem Pfeiffer, Academic CounselorHope Hill, Lead Tutor CounselorBetty Cowans, Tutor CounselorKierra Tyler, Tutor CounselorDimitri Harris,Tutor CounselorMichael Golden, Tutor Counselor

Staff Introductions--InstructorsMs. Cynthia Price, EnglishTo Be Announced, MathematicsTo Be Announced, ScienceMs. Marisol Green, SpanishMs. LaVonda Harrington, SociologyMs. Lauren Tindall, Cultural DiversityDr. Ihab Ismail, ACT Prep/Financial

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GuidelinesBehaviorAttendanceDress CodeTravelResidence HallSchedules Needed

Calendar & ScheduleJune 17-21—Non-ResidentialArrive between 7:30 & 7:45 a.m. Class starts at 8 a.m.Lunch will be served @ North Commons Dining Hall.Students will dismiss from the Student Union most days between 4:30 & 5 pm (see calendar)

Note: Please provide a written and signed note, if a student must leave early for a family obligation, doctor’s appointment, or other excused reason.

Calendar & ScheduleJune 23- July 23—ResidentialJune 30th—Move In 6-8 p.m., More Info To Follow!Regular Schedule: Sunday night arrival by 8 p.m., Friday afternoon departure by 5 p.m. (no dinner served).

Meals will be served daily!All Program Activity: Indiana Black Expo, Saturday & Sunday, July 20-21st—Sign-Up & $20 Deposit beginning June 23rd

Student & Parent HandbookVisit the following link to access the handbook:http://odi.osu.edu/future-students/upward-bound/

Calendar/ Daily ScheduleRules/GuidelinesUB Staff Contact InformationTraveling ClassroomUpward Bound Program Information

Residential Life--6/23 – 7/23Blackburn House, 120 W. Woodruff Ave. Columbus, OH 43210

3 or 4 students per roomAir conditioned & Wi-FiBring towels, sheets, pillows, blankets/comforters, stuffed animals --Bed Linens are NOT Provided

Traveling Classroom—7/24-7/26 A refundable $25 Deposit will be due by July

1st

Departure 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 24th

Return 12 a.m., Friday, July 26th

Visiting Chicago, Illinois DePaul University, Roosevelt University,

University of Chicago, and more! Navy Pier, Sears Tower, City Tour, Shopping,

& Fine Dining! 48 hours of fun & excitement!!! (All times & activities are approximate. More info at later date.

Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there a cost for my student to participate this

summer?Are parents allowed to visit?Can students come home during the week?Do Upward Bound classes earn high school

credit?On Fridays, do we move completely out of the

residence halls and then back in again on Sundays?

Can my son/daughter call me during the week?What items are students allowed in the

residence halls?

Important DatesMay 10th RSVP for Closing BanquetMay 17th Annual Awards &

Recognition Banquet, 6 pm – 8 pmJune 17th Summer Institute BeginsJune 30th Students move-in, Rayburn

HouseJuly 1st $25 Deposit due for Chicago

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