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For the current senior class, I will host a google meet on Thursday, March 4 at 11:30 am to assist those who will need assistance with the ACT online registration process. To access the meeting, visit https://meet.google.com/vxs-gnvf-ged. 

For learners and families who are interested in participating in the College Credit Plus program, please submit the Letter of Intent to Coach Grandison at mrg47219@apslearns.org. 

Upward Bound Math/Science & Pre-Engineering Program is a federally funded TriO program, located at The University of Akron, which works with 9th-12th graders residing within Summit County, Ohio. Our goal is to work with students who come from low-income and/or first-generation backgrounds to help prepare them for their future academic or career endeavors. Our program specifically looks at the educational fields of Math, Science, Engineering and Medicine, and we are looking for students with an interest in these fields to join our program. If interested, please complete the Upward Bound Math/Science & Pre-Engineering Program Application. 

• Students and families are free to attend the recruitment informational that will be shared on Zoom. That will be held on March 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm.

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92806943336?pwd=cXhZUWlZTlU3MGR1NHRvSnBzMTN5dz09

• Meeting ID: 928 0694 3336

• Passcode: 240459

• For additional questions, please contact Ryan Moton by email at rcm59@uakron.edu, but my phone number is 330-972-6700.

Upward Bound Classic is a federally funded TRiO program through The University of Akron. The Program is year-round and geared towards students with academic potential and interested in going to college after graduation from high school. Students attending Akron Public Schools, grades 8, 9 and 10, are eligible to apply. Students are usually admitted to the Program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer. There is no cost to participate.

• If interested, please complete the Upward Bound Classic application. 

• For additional questions, please contact Jessica Robertson at jrobertson1@uakron.edu or 330-972-5823 or 330-972-5839.

College Credit Plus 

• The University of Akron will be hosting an online CCP Information Night on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Interested learners and families welcome to register: https://uakron.secure.force.com/events/targetX_eventsb__events#/esr?eid=a0u1R00000BSeZiQAL. 

• Applicants can be reviewed under the test-score optional criteria, but they must meet the 3.0 cumulative GPA for eligibility.  Since the flexibility is legislated by the state, there are no exceptions to the 3.0 GPA.  Please note, admission does not guarantee enrollment into specific college courses. Course registration is contingent upon meeting prerequisites or successfully completing placement testing. Students admitted without ACT/ SAT scores, or students with test scores who do not automatically place into college-level courses will be required to complete necessary placement testing through the University.  Placement testing is administered after students are admitted and have confirmed their enrollment to be assigned to a mandatory orientation program. 

• All new learners and families interested in learning more about the requirements and enrollment process are welcome to watch College Credit Plus Information Night Presentation from the previously scheduled CCP Information Night. 

• Coach Grandison will host individual sessions with interested families per request. Assistance will also be provided with the application process. The application deadline to enroll in Summer or Fall courses at The University of Akron is April 15th. The application deadline to enroll in Summer or Fall courses at Stark State College is April 1. 

• To ensure your interest is properly captured, please complete the Google Form by Friday, March 12 at 3:00 pm.  You will also need to sign and forward your Letter of Intent to Coach Grandison at mrg47219@apslearns.org. 

  • Here are the steps for your students to apply:

    • Complete the online application: https://applyuakron.force.com/onlineapplication

    • Submit an official high school transcript

    • Submit the CCP signature page (signed by the student, parent and high school counselor): https://www.uakron.edu/admissions/undergraduate/docs/college-credit-plus-signature-page.pdf

    • Submit ACT or SAT scores (optional)

For more information, please refer to the Information flyer.