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VUB Summer Refresher Courses 2025

Math Refresher with Daniel

Summer Session 2025

Mondays 5pm-7pm

5 Virtual Zoom sessions

July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4

 

English Refresher with Alexa

Summer Session 2025

Tuesdays 5pm-7pm

5  Virtual Zoom sessions

July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29

 

For more information keep an eye on your email for notices/updates.  To register or for further questions call the office at 215-898-6892 or email: vetupward@pobox.upenn.edu

 

6th Annual Provost's SMP College Fair - Save the Date!!!

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Location:
University of Pennsylvania (Houston Hall) 3417 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

🎓 Hey Veterans! Join us for the 6th annual Provost’s SMP college fair at the University of Pennsylvania.  Meet with college admissions representatives and ask questions about the college application process. Register by calling the office! 🎓

For more information and to RSVP call the office at 215-898-6892

Camden County Community College and Rutgers University - Camden campus Tour

Monday, June 30th, 2025
8:00am to 5:00pm

Departing from:
3819 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

🎓 Hey Veterans! Join us for a FREE college tour of Camden County Community College and Rutgers University – Camden campus (both in NJ)! Explore the campus, discover programs, and get insider tips. Plus, enjoy a FREE lunch! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Register by calling the office! 🎓

For more information and to RSVP call the office at 215-898-6892

~Past Events Below~

VUB Washington D.C. Trip

Friday, May 16th, 2025
Time Full Day 8AM to early 9PM

Departing from:
3819 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Join us for a FREE VUB Washington DC tour. Time and itinerary to be shared soon.  This trip is for VUB scholars only, that are actively attending college or have a strong desire to apply, no guests. Register by calling the office!

For more information and to RSVP call the office at 215-898-6892

Bucks County Community College Tour

Thursday, March 13th, 2025
9:00am to 2:15pm

Departing from:
3819 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

🎓 Hey Veterans! Join us for a FREE college tour of Bucks County Community College! Explore the campus, discover programs, and get insider tips. Plus, enjoy a FREE lunch! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity. Register by calling the office! 🎓

For more information and to RSVP call the office at 215-898-6892

Annual VUB Scholars Recognition Event

Friday, March 7th, 2025
**By Invitation Only**

Our exceptional VUB Scholars that have gone above and beyond to be involved in the VUB program and/or enrolled in college will be recognized for their efforts at this invitation only event.

These scholars will also be inducted into our inaugural Ambassador Program.

 

To be considered for this event in the future, you must be actively involved in Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) for the preceding year and/or be enrolled in college.