Upward Bound Math & Science .:

Bridge Program

The University of Texas at Arlington Upward Bound Math & Science Center's Bridge Program was established to assist program participants with their transition from high school to college. As the highlight of the Upward Bound Math & Science Center, senior participants can earn 6 college credit hours along with free tuition, fees, books, room and board, and activities the summer after they graduate from high school. Bridge program participation is highly competitive each year due to limited space and is based on active participation and an extensive application process.

The program is held during the second summer session at UT Arlington. The Upward Bound Math & Science Bridge Program provides the following:

Round-trip travel to UT Arlington
Payment of tuition & fees to enroll full-time at UT Arlington
Residential housing on campus
Books, supplies and tutorial sessions needed for successful completion of coursework
Training and development workshops to acquaint student with resources on college campuses
Weekly stipends
Opportunities to visit scientific and career related institutions
Four-year renewable scholarship for UT Arlington the fall semester immediately following graduation...see scholarships

Participants Will:

Enroll as an entering college freshman the summer II semester following high school graduation.
Enroll in two college courses (that are transferable to the college/university if desired)
Live within designated campus housing provided by the program.
Actively participate in training and development workshops provided
Attend tutorial sessions offered through the program and its university affiliates.

Interesting Fact:

After all tuition costs, fees, activity admission fees, travel, books, stipends, etc. which are entirely provided by the UT Arlington UBMS Bridge Program, the estimated cost for each participant comes to over $3,000. If an average student were to work, 40 hours a week, for 5 weeks (at the same time as the Bridge program) and earn $13.10 an hour, they would only earn an estimated $2,620. Most students will be working less hours and making a lot less. The UT Arlington UBMS Bridge Program, with its transferable college credit and valuable experience, is more economically advantageous than it would be working during the five week program.

Download Bridge Application