The Upward Bound Classic pre-college program strives to create a harmonious, multicultural, educational communtiy of students with high potential who demonstrate a strong desire to acquire higher education. This educational community promotes, for both students and staff, a sense of belonging, self-pride, and an ethos of personal responsibility with a deep commitment to give back to the larger community. The educational community provides curriculum opportunities for academic accomplishment, self-governance, individual and group empowerment, as well as personal and cultural growth.

Students in the SDSU Upward Bound programs will participate in a highly motivational, experiential curriculum promoting cross-cultural understanding and global awareness through the application of intensive language development, computer technology, visual art and social science instruction. The summer residential component will provide a nurturing learning environment that stresses a holistic concern for the social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual well being of the students.

Upward Bound students are committed to:

• Realization: The pursuit of learning and high academic and personal goals.
• Respect: For self, other individuals, other cultures, and the environment.
• Role-modeling: High standards of behavior, trustworthiness, and the ability to resolve conflicts peacefully.
• Responsibility: Taking personal responsibility and taking responsiblity for the well-being of the community.

We, the SDSU Classic Upward Bound Students and Staff are comitted to:

• Respecting each other, our diverse cultures and our environment.
• Maintaining good character, high moral values, honesty and peaceful relationships with others through conflict resolution.
• Taking responsibility for our own actions and the well being of the community.

We, the SDSU Classic Upward Bound Students and Staff are comitted to:

• Promoting academic excellence and nurturing personal growth through creating and maintaining a supportive environment.
• Maintaining the highest levels of motivation and engaging in all aspects of the program enthusiastically.
• Empowering ourselves during the program to ensure enriching learning experiences, to develop inquiry skills and to increase academic and world knowledge.