Prospective UBMS Students

Why attend UBMS?
You'll meet students just like you! Come and meet new friends that are interested in math and science!

Where is UBMS?
UBMS is held at The College of St. Scholastica. Your family or other approved adults need to get you to and from the College for the monthly Saturday sessions and the six-week summer program.

Who should apply?
You should, if -

• You have ability in math and science and hope to pursue a college degree.
• You are willing to come to The College of St. Scholastica nine times during the school year and six weeks during the summer.
• You are in 9th or 10th grade.
• You live in northeastern Minnesota
• Your parents did not graduate from a four-year college, and/or your family meets low income guidelines (call for details).

When should you apply to UBMS?
UBMS recruits new students each fall. In order to be considered for the program, a completed application must be submitted by the end of October.  If you are interested in applying, please contact the UBMS program to find out our exact recruitment dates.

Download an Upward Bound Math/Science application.

How much does it cost?
NOTHING! It is ABSOLUTELY FREE!

What is included?
Lodging and all meals at CSS. (Summer only)
Team leaders (college students) live with you in the dorms . (Summer only)
Interaction with professional scientists and mathematicians.
Field trips to local and regional science facilities.
Sports and recreation activities.
A week-long science immersion trip. (Summer only)
Cultural field trips

What happens during the academic year?
Students come to The College of St. Scholastica for one Saturday each month for a day of activities to broaden your cultural and educational horizens.

Students also are enrolled in an online course through UBMS. You complete the assignment at home or during one of your weekly meetings with your advisor.

UBMS staff will visit you weekly at your school to discuss your schoolwork. If you need tutoring or other help, we will work with you or arrange for a tutor. We will help you develop an academic and career action plan. We will be your advocate to get the support you need, and work with you on the college planning process.

What happens during the summer program?
Students live at The College of St. Scholastica for a six week college preparatory program (you get to go home on the weekends). While here, you will study science (which may include, biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, and computers), math, science writing, composition/ literature and even a foreign language and culture!

Students conduct a hands-on research project working in groups with professional scientists. Students take field trips to local and regional science facilities. During the sixth week we will go on a week-long science immersion trip!

This program was made possible through the generous support of the following:
US Department of Education
The College of St. Scholastica
For more information call (218) 723-5942 or 1-800-447-5444 ext. 5942.