Upward Bound Projects

What To Pack for Summer

Each student will have a XL twin bed, desk, drawer, bulletin board and closet. Each room has a mini microwave/refrigerator. There are no hangers or mirror in the rooms. Upward Bound will provide you with school supplies and will pay for all meals and lodging. You will need to bring your backpack. It is recommended you leave expensive items and jewelry at home.

YOU MUST BRING:

  • Pillow and pillowcase
  • XL twin bedding (fitted sheet, blanket, comforter)
  • School appropriate clothing and clothing for recreational/sports activities
  • Job placement appropriate clothing (please see your job card for specifics)
  • Professional clothing (for Career Fair)
  • Reusable water bottle (Chico State has water bottle filling stations)
  • Laptop and calculator borrowed from UB or laptop you own (school issued Chromebook won’t work)
  • Closed toe shoes and clothes that can get dirty (for community service project) 
  • Backpack
  • Toiletries (shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, hair products, hygiene products, etc.)
  • Towel/washcloth
  • Prescribed or over the counter medication (we do not provide any medication)

YOU CAN BRING:

  • Laundry detergent (you will have to pay for washing machine use with your debit card)
  • Drinks and snacks (Gatorade, cookies/crackers, popcorn, granola bars, chips, etc.)
  • Sports equipment (soccer cleats, football, baseball mitt, weights, etc.)
  • Mirror
  • Clothing hangers
  • Hamper/laundry basket
  • Shower shoes/shower caddy/bathrobe

PRESCRIPTION(S):

  • Regularly prescribed medicines (inform your RA of medication on day of arrival)

STRICTLY FORBIDDEN:

  • Motor vehicles
  • Pets
  • Weapons
  • Drugs and alcohol
  • E-cigarettes and vapor devices
  • Mini refrigerator/microwave
  • Candles (burning of incense or candles are strictly prohibited)
  • Lighters
  • Plug-in air freshners
  • String lights
  • Mature (M) or Adult (A) rated video games