Veterans Upward Bound | TRIO & Pre-College Programs

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a federally funded TRIO Program (U.S. Department of Education) designed to help qualified military veterans become college-ready and enroll in a postsecondary school (university, community college, and vocational/technical programs). VUB provides basic skills instruction and educational and career advising to enable veterans to achieve their academic goals.

The goals of Veterans Upward Bound at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is to:

Promote the development and opportunities of veterans to reach their full potential.
Help veterans learn in an environment with fellow veterans who understand their unique needs.
Respect each veteran as an adult learner, and appreciate their service to our country.
Find the right career for each veteran based on their abilities and disabilities.

Over 1,950 veterans have graduated from colleges all over the country with the help of Veterans Upward Bound programs.

What We Offer

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) is a free educational program for qualified, honorably discharged veterans who meet the eligibility requirements.

VUB offers a wide array of services and activities to meet the individual educational needs and aspirations of veterans.

College preparation instruction and tutoring for math and English skills improvement
Instruction in other subjects: science, foreign languages, computer skills, study skills, and financial literacy
Preparation and testing for academic placement exams (ACCUPLACER)
Individualized career assessment and planning
Application assistance: financial aid, veterans education benefits, Joint Services Transcript
GED/HiSET assistance
Advisement and assistance with college admission and enrollment steps
Access to other resources: study area, computer lab, student coffee lounge
Referrals to additional college and community resources

VUB Students/participants have the opportunity to attend our annual:

Navy Pier field trip
VA Beats & Eats picnic
Veterans Day luncheon
Veterans Upward Bound completion ceremony

Application

Fill out our application online.
If you are interested in joining the program but want more information before applying, please call our office at 414-229-2607.

Class Schedule

Academic Skills Development

Brush up on your academic skills for college success. VUB provides a day and evening schedule of instruction and tutoring to refresh and develop your skills in math, English and more.

VUB staff will tailor a program of skills development based on your test assessments, educational, and career goals that addresses your individualized needs. VUB has flexible learning options and will make every effort to arrange instruction and tutoring that can accommodate your schedule and time commitments.

Books and Supplies

There is no tuition cost to VUB participants. Books and supplies are provided by VUB. Books need to be returned at the end of each semester or when the student terminates participation in the VUB Program.

No Credit is Earned

Classes are not for credit nor are they transferable; they are an opportunity to refresh and develop the academic skills required for success in college. Students who successfully complete the classes will be awarded a VUB Certificate of Completion.

Please contact each instructor for class specific details.

Online Learning

Veterans Upward Bound offers online learning as an option to our classroom instruction or for additional academic skills development. Learn at any time and access from any computer.

College-Level Math Prep

ALEKS®

Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces, otherwise known as ALEKS, is a web-based mathematics assessment and learning system. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn’t know in a course.

College-Level English Prep

ComFit Learning Center–Grammar and Reading

The ComFit Online Learning Center helps students master the basics of English grammar.

Personal Tutoring

During scheduled office hours, our math and English instructors are available for additional support, to provide further instruction and help students with math and English questions. Contact us for further information.

Brochures

Download the Veterans Upward Bound Brochure.

Services and Resources