1. University Program at Lakeland (UPAL) Information

2. UPAL Overview
Specialized sequence of honors-level courses and electives
Experiences unique to each University Program throughout the four-year HS experience
Allows for participation in athletics, co-curricular activities and academics

3. UPAL Common Themes Collaboration Problem-solving Critical-thinking
Research
Technology

4. UPAL Programs (1) Engineering Technology
(2) Biomedical & Research Science
(3) Global Humanities

5. Criteria Student interest and commitment to program
Academic grades of “B” or better in middle school
Teacher and counselor recommendations

6. Application Process Same application for all UPAL Programs
Indicate first and second choice on application
Applications will be available online
Parent endorsement paperwork must be completed
Submit via
Deadline: Friday, December 15, 2017

7. After Application…
Curriculum office will contact middle schools after application and parent endorsement are received
Information collected by Middle Schools:
Teacher & Counselor Recommendations
Academic Transcript
Standardized Test Scores
Selection Committee reviews all applications
Second choice is only reviewed if not accepted by the first choice