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Upward Bound Classic Academy | Kent State University

800 East Summit Street, Kent, OH 44242

Designated Parking|Elevators|Indoor Wheelchair Access.
Eligibility
  • Serves income eligible and potential first generation college students that currently are in or will be in the 9th or 10th grade that are attending Barberton High School, Buchtel Community Learning Center, or East Community Learning Center.
  • Visit the website for details on eligibility criteria.
Required documents
Application.
Hours
Held year round:
  • Meets during and directly after school at the Learning Centers.
  • 6-week summer academy held on Kent State University campus.
(330) 672-2920
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Languages
None.
Application process
Visit the website for more information and to enroll.
Fees
  • No fee.
  • Monthly stipend provided.
Service area
Barberton, Ohio Akron, Ohio
Provides fundamental support to participants in their preparation for college including College and Career readiness, ACT/SAT preparation, admissions advising, financial literacy, social/emotional health, college tours, social and cultural field trips, and STEM activities.
Last assured
01/21/2026
Providing organization
Kent State University
Provides a state-operated university offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through an eight (8) campus network including Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Kent, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, and Tuscarawas. Note: Part of the Youth Success Summit (formerly OSTN).