Upward Bound Summer Academy- items to bring

VERY IMPORTANT!

Be Sure to Bring

_____ Backpack or book bag

______Calculator

______Books and materials for any summer assignments you have for school

_____ Pillow and blanket/comforter

_____ Twin sheets, pillow case

_____ Towels - Bring enough towels and bed linens to last a week. Students can bring linens home on weekends to be washed.

_____ Desk lamp (optional as there is overhead lighting)

_____ Swim suit

_____ Sneakers or hiking shoes

_____ Alarm clock

_____ Toiletries, including

Toothbrush/toothpaste

Soap and soap dish

Deodorant

Comb/brush

Shampoo

_____ Over-the-counter medications

_____ Prescription medications in original containers

_____ Small fan, if you have one

_____ Snack foods for your room (no refrigerator or microwave)

_____ Cell phone if you have one. Dorm staff can help students call home if they don’t have a cell phone. Parents will be given dorm phone numbers at registration.

_____ Clothes to last a week- students bring clothes home on weekends to be washed.

_____ College interview outfit. Simple but serious -Example, simple button down shirt and skirt that goes to your knees or a neat pair of pants, collared shirt and tie.

_____ A reusable water bottle

BICYCLES: If you plan to bring a bike, please bring a helmet and secure lock.

WE PROVIDE: a 3 ring binder, paper, pen and pencil.

COMPUTERS: There are some computers available for student use. If you have a laptop please bring it.

REGRIGERATORS, HOVERBOARDS, MICROWAVES, TELEVISIONS and VIDEO GAMES, CANDLES ARE NOT ALLOWED

The dorm lounge has a large refrigerator to share.