Program Details
Upward Bound
Enrichment & Access
Northfield Mount Hermon
The Upward Bound Program at NMH is one of the federally funded TRIO programs (Department of Education) designed to provide low-income students with the skills and motivation they need to succeed in high school and in college.
Summer Academy (mid-June to early August)
87 students from Holyoke, Springfield, and Franklin County attend the six-week Summer Academy on the NMH campus. Students take a challenging course of study (30 hours of classes per week) designed to develop and strengthen English, math, science, and world language skills.
Students learn study skills, test taking strategies and college application skills. Students participate in athletic and cultural trips and activities. The curriculum and activities have a strong social justice focus. Students live in dorms, preparing them for college life.
Academic-Year Program (September – May)
Weekly academic advising is provided to each student at his or her school. Tutoring is provided twice a week in each school. Classes on SAT prep, critical thinking, the college search, college visits, interviewing skills, financial aid applications are offered throughout the year. Intensive assistance is provided to students and parents throughout the college and financial aid application process. Students participate in 50 hours of community service each year.