New Student and Parent/Guardian Orientation

Once admitted to the program, all students and parents/guardians must attend a mandatory orientation. Orientation will cover everything about our program from requirements to expectations. For more details please review our student handbook.

Academic Year

Academic Progress

• While making progress, you must MAINTAIN at least 2.5 GPA and receive grades of "C” or higher during any given grading period.
• You must maintain at LEAST eight (8) hours of contact a month with the tutors and/or staff of the program, whether that be through after-school tutoring, Saturday Programs, educational/cultural fieldtrips, or any other approved UB activity.
• You must meet with the Academic Advisor at least once every 2 quarters.
• Attend mandatory Thursday Community Meetings.
• Submit progress and final grade reports to UB staff.
• Attend Fall Orientation/Welcome Back every Fall.

Summer Program

Summer Progress

• Summer residential program is by invitation only for current students. Invitation to Summer program is determined by points, progress, and performance over all during the academic year.
• In case of a tie for points, UB Core Staff will determine tie breakers to determine invites.
• Attend summer program orientation every summer.
• You must receive grades of "B" or higher at end of summer program to recieve stipend.
• Newly admitted students must attend summer program their first year. If you cannot attend summer program as a new student you will be dropped from the program.