Upward Bound is a federal TRIO program that has helped almost two million students graduate from college over the last 60 years! Our Upward Bound program hosted at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University has been continually funded since 1995 and serves high school students in central Minnesota. By thinking about college early on, our students receive more opportunities for academic growth, building their social network, financial literacy, and personal development…all of which ultimately create confidence and excitement that they can someday be a college graduate!

Our Program​

When you decide to join Upward Bound, you make a commitment – to us, but also to yourself. We offer programming during the academic year and the summer months.

Contact Us

Program Director
TRIO Upward Bound
College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University
320-363-5887

Shelley Gemza
Program Advisor
320-363-5351

Dillon Meade
Program Advisor
320-363-5268