TRIO Upward Bound / Upward Bound Math & Science
TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science programs at PNW are Pre-college programs at Purdue Northwest in Hammond, here to help students succeed in high school, get into college, and succeed once you’re there; with support, trips, tutoring and resources every step of the way.
Participating in Upward Bound/Upward Math & Science
Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math & Science offers special workshops and seminars regarding careers, college admission and financial aid as well as activities that encourage parental involvement, personal responsibility, and positive self-esteem. Our program fosters increased knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Eligible Schools
Students attending the high schools below may be eligible for participation in Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math & Science. Students not enrolled in these schools may be eligible for assistance in Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math & Science programs at nearby universities.
| City | Schools |
|---|---|
| East Chicago | East Chicago Central High School |
| Hammond | Hammond Central High School Morton High School |
| Gary | West Side High School Calumet High School Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
| City | Schools |
|---|---|
| Hammond | Hammond Central High School Morton High School |
| Gary | Thea Bowman Leadership Academy |
Fall 2025 Academy Dates
- Sept. 30 – October 2: C.R.A.M
- October 7-9: C.R.A.M
- October 8: FASFA Filing Workshop
- October 14-16: C.R.A.M
- October 17-18: Indy Hour STEM Trip and Visit to IU Bloomington
- October 21-23: C.R.A.M
- October 22: Financial Literacy Workshop
- October 28-30: C.R.A.M
- November 1: Indiana TRIO Student Leadership Conference @ Purdue Fort Wayne
- November 4-6: C.R.A.M
- November 5: First Gen Week Workshop
- November 8: ComEd / Google
- November 11-13: C.R.A.M
- November 12: Civics Workshop
- November 18-27: NO C.R.A.M
- December 2-4: C.R.A.M
- December 3: Study Strategies Workshop
- December 9-10: C.R.A.M
- December 16-18: C.R.A.M
- December 17: How to Choose the Right College Workshop
- December 23-Jan.1: NO C.R.A.M
*C.R.A.M will resume on January 6th
*Transportation Provided
Bus Schedule
Bus transportation will be provided on all Wednesday C.R.A.M days and all in-person Saturday Academy dates. Once you have officially accepted into the program, you may send an email pnwupwardbound@pnw.edu or call 219-989-2392 to be added to the bus route.
Four-Year Plan
Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math & Science is a continuous four-year program consisting of a five-week, nonresidential orientation program, a seven-week, summer residential component, and an eight-week nonresidential college experience, as well as Saturday classes during the academic year.
Our students in front of the school sign on our visit to North Carolina A&T
Our Students at Duke University in North Carolina
One of our students looking through a microscope during our summer MedLab at Chicago's Museum Science and Industry.
Our summer students and staff at the conclusion of Olympiad 2024.
Our students in front of the cathedral at Duke University in North Carolina
Our students networking with our panelists after our Career Panel
Our students at the museum of basketball at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Resource Center
Technological Resources and Additional Forms
Excused Absence Form – If you will be absent from a Saturday Academic Academy class, please complete this form within 48 hours of your absence.
Yearly High School Checklist– A comprehensive list of steps that senior high school students should be taking in order to be prepared for college.
Upward Bound Tutoring Resources – Students should refer to the online tutoring resource, the Khan Academy website! They have tutoring material for all grades and subjects.
Contact Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math & Science
Classroom Office Building (CLO) Room 176
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323
Corrina Qualls, M.Ed
Director, TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science
219-989-2248
Book an Appointment With Corrina
Hammond, CLO 158C
Sandtricia Dean
Assistant Director, TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science
(219) 989-2392
Hammond Campus, CLO 176
Bianca Cortez
Outreach Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science
(219) 989-2391
Book an Appointment with Bianca
Hammond, CLO 176
Wendi Scott
Administrative Assistant, TRIO Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math & Science
(219) 989-2392
The History of Upward Bound
Since 1966, Purdue University’s Upward Bound Program has helped hundreds of students prepare for a successful college education. Purdue’s Upward Bound Program is one of seven Federal TRIO Programs funded by the U.S. Department of Education. All TRIO programs are vested in the notion that all committed students deserve an opportunity of a higher education (without regard to race, gender, national origin or ADA status) regardless of their family’s economic resources and or educational background. However, specific rules for acceptance and participation vary by program type.
Federally funded by the US Department of Education
The Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science Programs provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college entrance. The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. For fiscal year 2022-2027, $867,449 of federal dollars will be used to fund the Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math and Science Programs at PNW. The program is operated 100% by federal funds.