Summer Residential Program

The Summer Residential Program is an intensive 3-week (new students), or 5-week (returning students) residential program housed in residence halls on the campus of Frostburg State University. Students attend academic classes and participate in many and various activities on a daily basis. Rising Seniors also have the opportunity to attend Senior Week which highlights the college application and financial aid process at the end of the summer.
Students receive instruction in mathematics, science, literature, writing, and foreign language. They also receive assistance with preparing for the SAT, ACT, and MCAP tests. Students also attend classes or workshops in such areas as study skills, library skills, college and career planning, and computer applications. Students also participate in recreational activities, cultural events, and field trips which may include staying overnight on other college campuses.
Field trips are VERY important during the summer program. Field trips correspond to the summer theme or are selected as cultural events. In the summer, Upward Bound field trips may include a multi-day trip. This trip is usually planned for the fourth week of the program.
Students live in the halls in small groups (Monday through Friday), and each group is headed by a Tutor/Counselor. Among their many responsibilities, the Tutor/Counselors assist the classroom teachers, supervise meals, plan and organize afternoon and evening field trips, and conduct study sessions with their students.
Upward Bound offers a strong, challenging curriculum in the summer that is built around a carefully selected theme which is integrated into the academic classes.
2024 Summer Residential Program Highlights
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TENTATIVE SUMMER 2025 DATES
(Subject to Change)
- Orientation: Sunday, June 8th
- Student Move-In: Monday June 16th
- 3-Week Student Move-Out: Thursday, July 3rd
- 5-Week Student Move-Out: Friday, July 11th
- 5-Week Student Field Trip: Monday July 14th- Thursday July 17th
- Senior Week: Monday July 21st- Friday July 25th