Upward Bound (UB) is a federally funded college preparatory program that offers assistance to low-income and first-generation college-bound students. The focus of Upward Bound is to develop skills needed for a college education. We're dedicated to helping participating students graduate from high school with a solid foundation (i.e., completion of required coursework and a strong GPA) necessary for entering college. Upward Bound continues to support participants to ensure continued college enrollment and, ultimately, graduation.
The Mills College Upward Bound program has played an integral role in the Oakland Unified School District for the last 45 years and now begins a relationship with the West Contra Costa Unified School District to continue to build and expand close relationships with eligible students and their families. Our goal is to equip students with the skills and motivation necessary for college graduation.
For scheduling information, please view the Upward Bound Calendar. If you are an Upward Bound graduate with updates to share, please complete our Alumni Update Response Sheet.
Castlemont High School
8601 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94605
Coliseum College Preparatory Academy
1390 66th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
De Anza High School
5000 Valley View Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Fremont High School
4610 Foothill Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94601
Kennedy High School
4300 Cutting Boulevard
Richmond, CA 94804
LPS Oakland
8601 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94605
Life Academy
2101 35th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
McClymonds High School
2607 Myrtle Street
Oakland, California 94607
Oakland High School
1023 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94610
Oakland Technical High School
4351 Broadway
Oakland, California 94611
Richmond High School
1250 23rd Street
Richmond, CA 94804
Skyline High School
12250 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619
In order to be eligible as a Mills College Upward Bound participant, the high school student must meet the following criteria: