Let's Succeed Together
We couldn’t do it without you! Find out more about joining one of our programs below.
How to Apply
Step 1: Confirm Your School has a TRiO Program
We are present in 13 schools throughout San Diego county. If your school is not one of the schools we serve, contact your counselor about the available programs at your school.
We have 2 Upward Bound Classic Programs! Upward Bound is geared toward college-bound students in grades 9-12.
Upward Bound Classic 1
Program Coordinator: Juan Ugarte (jugarte@ucsd.edu)
Schools Served: Chula Vista High School, Mar Vista High School, Sweetwater Union High School, Southwest High School
Upward Bound Classic 2
Program Coordinator: Ulises Alarcon (ualarcon@ucsd.edu)
Schools Served: San Diego High School, Lincoln High School
We have 2 UB Math and Science Programs! Upward Bound Math and Science is geared towards college-bound students who want to major in science, technology, engineering, health, or math.
Upward Bound Math and Science 1
Program Coordinator: Marcus Thompson (mwthompson@ucsd.edu)
Schools Served: Clairemont HS, Mission Bay HS, Hoover HS
Upward Bound Math and Science 2
Program Coordinator: Jose Dizon (j3dizon@ucsd.edu)
Schools Served: Monte Vista HS, Mount Miguel HS
We have 1 Talent Search Program and work out of 4 schools. ETS is geared towards students who are motivated to go to college and need support in getting there.
Program Coordinator: Dr. Jessica Resendez (jresendez@ucsd.edu)
Schools Served: Monte Vista HS, Mount Miguel HS
Program Coordinator: Jorge Hernandez
(jhernandez@ucsd.edu)
Schools Served: El Cajon Valley HS, Mountain Empire HS
Step 2: Get & submit an application
If you know you want to join and don't need anymore information, get an application!
There are 2 ways to get an application.
Complete this form in order to get a digital application that you can complete ASAP.
All of our schools have an application for our program. You may pick up a printed copy from the counseling office, and once it is completed, just bring it back to the counseling office and we will reach out once we receive it.
Why TRIO?
How We Serve Students
Every student receives year-round services from the moment they join up until the moment they graduate or leave their school.
We provide:
Weekly Tutoring
Academic Advising
Career Exposure
Monthly Academic Field Trips
College Application Support
Financial Aid and Scholarship Advising
Annual Summer Program
Where Our Students Go
As a college-access program, our ultimate goal is to help our students matriculate into higher education and succeed with the tools they have acquired throughout their time with us.
Our students have attended every single University of California, 22 out of 29 California State Universities, local CA Community Colleges, prestigious institutions such as Stanford, Columbia, MIT, Howard, and many more!
For a list, visit this link!
What Our Students Say
"UCSD TRiO was the catalyst and my support system during this time of self-discovery. They educated me about what college is, the importance of education, and how I can take the steps necessary to achieve my goals."
- Andrew A.
"[TRIO is] the reason I have won many
scholarships, got accepted to six universities, guided me into my passionate major, taught me about FAFSA, helped me get into CSU EOP program, and taught me about college."
- Miguel O.
What our students say...
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for TRiO?
A: Students who are first generation and/or low income by the federal government standards are eligible to participate in TRiO. To participate in Upward Bound Math and Science, students must also be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Q: How do I know if I’m first generation or low income?
A: Eligibility is determined once we receive your application.
Q: What else is taken to consideration in the application?
A: We review your transcript to ensure that you are college-bound (passing your courses, enrolled in A-G courses, etc.), and we conduct a short (30 minute) interview to learn more about your college goals, personal and professional motivations, and time commitment.
Q: How long am I enrolled in the program if I participate?
A: You are enrolled from the time you begin with us up until you graduate or leave your school. We keep track of your progress up to 6 years from the time you enroll.
Q: Can I participate in extracurriculars while I am part of TRIO?
A: Yes! Many of our students are ASB members, multi-sport athletes, taking dual enrollment classes, and involved in multiple clubs. Joining TRIO is meant to add to your college preparation work, not replace anything you are already doing.
Q: Can TRiO help me get scholarships?
A: Yes! We work very closely with our seniors beginning in the summer after their junior year in applying for scholarships, but prior to that, we also work with our students on financial literacy and understanding the FAFSA application.
Q: Do I have to attend every event that TRiO puts on?
A: We understand that there can be events that conflict with our programming, but we encourage all our students to participate in
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