The current-year graduated seniors, who meet Southern Arkansas University admission requirements, attend the first summer term and enroll in up to 6 hours of regular freshman college courses to be selected from Fundamentals of Math I, Fundamentals of Writing I, College Reading I and II, Composition, College Algebra, Freshman Seminar, Speech and Health.
Upward Bound pays the cost of tuition, room and board, fees, and books. Additionally, the program provides academic advising, personal counseling, and tutoring for Bridge participants.