The Upward Bound Program, available to students in Jefferson, St. Helena, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes, offers classes in mathematics, English, science, study skills,
and foreign language and provides the opportunity to receive college credit in freshman English, Math and science courses. The program also addresses additional needs of the students by offering non-academic services (i.e., financial aid assistance, personal and career counseling, and ACT/SAT testing information).
Students participating in Upward Bound must attend 16 Saturday sessions at the University, throughout the academic school year, and a six-week summer residential program. During the Upward Bound summer residential program, students live on campus at Southeastern Louisiana University and attend academic and cultural classes designed to provide educational and cultural experiences.