CSU Chico Upward Bound Projects

📚 Mandatory Tutoring Begins TODAY!

Reminder that mandatory tutoring for the semester officially begins today!

•Make sure you sign up for tutoring each week.
•Use your Chico State Outlook account to find and access your tutoring session link.
•Your camera must remain ON during your tutoring session in order to receive tutoring credit.

Need a laptop for your tutoring sessions? Reach out to your Upward Bound advisor for assistance.

If you have any questions about tutoring, signing up, or accessing your session, please reach out to your advisor.

Let’s start the semester strong! 📚

Low-Cost Internet Resources for Upward Bound Families

Reliable internet is important for schoolwork, and for participating in Upward Bound online tutoring and services! 💻📚

We’ve put together a list of low-cost home internet options that may be available to qualifying families in our service area. Check out the attached resource for providers, pricing, eligibility information, and how to apply.

Recursos de Internet de Bajo Costo para Familias de Upward Bound

¡Tener acceso confiable a internet es importante para las tareas escolares y para participar en las tutorías y servicios en línea de Upward Bound! 💻📚

Hemos preparado una lista de opciones de internet de bajo costo para el hogar que pueden estar disponibles para familias que califican en nuestra área de servicio. Consulte el recurso adjunto para obtener información sobre proveedores, precios, requisitos y cómo solicitar el servicio.

📣 Upward Bound Students & Families; You’re Invited!
Chico State is hosting Día de la Familia on Saturday, October 24, and Upward Bound students and families who are interested are encouraged to attend!

This FREE, family-friendly event is a great opportunity to explore Chico State together.
The day will include:
🎓 Campus tours
📚 College-preparation presentations
💰 Financial aid & scholarship information
🌎 Sessions offered in English and Spanish
🥐 Free breakfast and lunch!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Chico State
📝 RSVP by October 12

Please note: This is not an Upward Bound-sponsored event, and Upward Bound will not be providing transportation or supervision. We’re simply sharing this opportunity with our students and families who may be interested in attending.

Check out the attached flyer for registration information. We hope some of our UB families can take advantage of this great opportunity! ❤️🐾

That’s a Wrap on Summer 2026! ❤️

We closed another unforgettable chapter in the story of TRIO Upward Bound at Chico State, and what an incredible six weeks it has been!

This summer, 154 students came together with 41 dedicated staff members to form ONE Upward Bound family.

Together, we accomplished so much:

🎓 18 rigorous academic courses including Statistics, Physics, Medical Terminology, Robotics, English, Multimedia Animation, Agriculture Science, and more.

📚 Nearly 50 hours of structured tutoring and 112 hours of classroom instruction to prepare students for success in college.

🤝 7 signature events, including our Career Fair, Bidwell Park Beautification Project, Student Showcase, Awards Ceremony, and Graduation Celebration; providing opportunities for leadership, service, career exploration, and community engagement.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

Over the past six weeks, our students discovered new passions, challenged themselves academically, built lifelong friendships, served their community, and experienced college life firsthand. They grew not only as students, but as leaders and future professionals.

To our students, thank you for your hard work, resilience, and enthusiasm.

To our incredible staff, thank you for your unwavering commitment to changing lives.

To our families, alumni, campus partners, and community supporters, thank you for believing in our students and making this summer possible.

As we celebrate 60 years of TRIO Upward Bound at Chico State, we’re reminded that our greatest accomplishment has never been the number of classes we teach or events we host. It’s the students whose lives are forever changed because they dared to believe that college was possible.

Here’s to another unforgettable summer, and to the bright futures that lie ahead. ❤️🎓

Student Spotlight 🌟

Behind every dream is a student who has worked hard, overcome challenges, and stayed committed to their goals.

From future nurses, engineers, psychologists, therapists, architects, electricians, lawyers, and beyond, our Upward Bound students are preparing for bright futures while celebrating the accomplishments that brought them here.

Each spotlight shares what they’re most proud of and how Upward Bound has helped shape their academic journey. We are incredibly proud of their resilience, determination, and the goals they’re working toward every day. ❤️

🍎 Education Professional Edition | Upward Bound Alumni Spotlight

Teachers. School counselors. Student affairs professionals. TRIO leaders. Educational support staff.

No matter where their careers have taken them, these Upward Bound alumni all share one thing in common; they chose to invest in the next generation.

From kindergarten classrooms to college campuses, they’re encouraging students, opening doors, creating opportunities, and reminding young people that their dreams are within reach.

Their stories are a testament to the lasting impact of Upward Bound. The support they once received has come full circle as they now guide, mentor, and inspire students every day.

As we celebrate 60 years of Chico State Upward Bound, help us continue creating future educators, leaders, and changemakers.

Every donation makes a difference.
Donate $60 or more to receive a limited-edition UB60 commemorative T-shirt.

🔗 Donate today: https://www.nvcf.org/funds/upward-bound-scholarship

❤️ Share this post and help us celebrate these incredible alumni who are making a difference in education every single day.

🧠 5,400+ Hours Invested in Students

Late nights. Early mornings. Countless conversations.

For 60 years, Chico State Upward Bound staff have dedicated thousands of hours to tutoring, advising, mentoring, and empowering students to pursue higher education.

Now, you can invest in their future too.

Your donation to the UB60 Scholarship Fund helps remove financial barriers and provides deserving students with the support they need to continue their educational journey. Every gift big or small makes a lasting impact. ❤️

Donate today and help us fund the future.
https://www.nvcf.org/funds/upward-bound-scholarship

Parents & Families, You’re Invited! 🏆🎉

Please join us as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our Upward Bound students at our Summer Awards Ceremony!

📅 Monday, July 13
🕡 6:30 p.m.
📍 Performing Arts Center, Chico State

Throughout our six-week Summer Residential Program, our students have worked hard in rigorous academic classes, leadership activities, and college preparation experiences. During the awards ceremony, our teachers will recognize students by presenting Most Improved and Most Outstanding awards for each class.

This is a special opportunity to celebrate our student’s dedication, growth, and achievements alongside family, friends, and the Upward Bound community.

We hope you’ll join us as we recognize the hard work and success of our amazing students. ❤️

🩺🚑 Our Upward Bound students in Ms. Gunn’s Butte College Medical Terminology class recently had an exciting opportunity to explore healthcare careers through a visit to the Respiratory Therapy Lab at Butte College!

During their visit, students learned about the important role respiratory therapists play in patient care and got an inside look at the equipment, technology, and skills used in the field. They also visited the EMT Summer Course currently in progress, where EMT students shared their knowledge and demonstrated hands-on emergency medical skills.

Experiences like these help our students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and gain a deeper understanding of the many pathways available in healthcare. For students interested in medical professions, this visit provided valuable exposure to the skills, training, and dedication required to serve others in critical healthcare roles.

A special thank you to the Butte College EMT Program for welcoming our students and creating such an engaging and educational experience. We appreciate your support in inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! ❤️