1. University Programs at Lakeland
UPAL
University Programs at Lakeland
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2. UPAL What is UPAL ? “like a college major in high school…”
A series of courses assembled in sequence to give insight into a college major and/or career field
Many courses offer the opportunity for college credits
Career-focused programs
Additional programming such as professional seminars & speakers, field trips, career exposure and other developmental programs
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3. What are the specific UPAL programs ?
4 established, currently running are:
Bio-Medical & Research Sciences
Engineering & Design Technology
Computer Languages & Programming (CLAP)
Finance & Business Studies (FABS)
2 NEW proposed programs for :
Exercise Physiology/Physical Therapy (EPPT)
Visual and Graphic Arts (VaGA)
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4. Where is specific Information for the UPAL programs ?
Lakeland’s website…
Either Google… Lakeland Regional High School
OR…
MENU-> Academics-> UPAL and “click away” for descriptions and course sequences for each program
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5. Who is eligible for UPAL ?
The programs are geared toward “A” and “B” academic students with the program-specified career interests.
Remember, college credit options are part of the program sequences.
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6. How does my student apply to UPAL?
APPLY on Lakeland’s website…
UPAL link…. Scroll down… Application link… read the directions!
Editable PDF form on computer
Attach copy of most recent report card
Recent standardized test scores
Student essay
Parental endorsement
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7. Submit applications to UPAL?
Submit completed application file:
completed PDF application form
completed essay
signed & attached parental endorsement form
Submit to:
Expect a confirmation that we received the file!
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8. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT upal?
questions to: