Why do students live in a residence hall during the summer program?
Students live in a residence hall during the summer because it prepares them for college, and encourages independance and life skills. They gain responsibility and the experience of being self-sufficient while being well-supervised by the Upward Bound staff. The rooms are spacious, and each student has a closet, bed, bureau, desk and chair. Students usually have one roommate of their choice. The rooms are clean and students must maintain them to meet their own standards. Male and female students live on separate floors in the residence hall. They may not visit the opposite sex floor at any time. There is a curfew and a set lights out time each evening, and UB residential staff supervise student living quarters through the day and evening. There are a few rules that govern the Upward Bound Program. These rules include no drugs, no alcohol, no fighting, and no firearms or weapons. Students must practice respect for self, respect for other students and respect for the staff. Other expecta
