Welcome to Academic Achievement Programs!
Academic Achievement Programs (AAP) assist participating students who have the potential to succeed in higher education.
AAP empowers students by providing academic, enrichment, and social experiences.
AAP delivers student support through four different programs including Educational Talent Search (ETS), Strive Toward Excellence Program (STEP), Upward Bound Classic (UBC), and Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS).
AAP is one of many units in connection with the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA). Under the auspices of OAA, AAP receives leadership guidance from Dr. Fedearia Nicholson-Sweval, Vice Provost of Student Pathways and Dean of the Williams Honors College.
Buckingham Building
Mezzanine Level Room 54
220 Wolf Ledges Pkwy
Akron, OH 44325-7908
330-972-6804
Office Hours:
M-F 8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 4:30pm (Summer)
Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded TRIO program that prepares 6th - 12th grade students in Akron area schools and adults for postsecondary education.
Strive Toward Excellence Program (STEP) is an endowed college-preparatory program for 7th - 8th grade students from Akron area schools. Students meeting criteria are eligible for a scholarship to The University of Akron.
Upward Bound Classic (UBC) is a federally funded TRiO program which prepares 9th - 12th grade students in targeted Akron Public Schools for postsecondary education. UBC Fact Sheet
Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS) and Pre-Engineering is a federally funded TRIO program which prepares 9th - 12th grade students in targeted Akron Public Schools for postsecondary education. Participants should have a strong interest in math, science or engineering.
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