Dream UP Conference

Dream University Prep (Dream UP) Conference

Every summer, middle school, high school and college/post-secondary Dreamers from across the “I Have A Dream” Foundation network come together for an annual post-secondary readiness and success conference called Dream University Prep, or Dream UP for short.

Dream UP provides Dreamers with a post-secondary immersion experience that helps them envision and prepare for post-secondary life. Dreamers live in dorms, eat in dining halls, and attend a variety of workshops. Dreamers meet with fellow classmates and alumni who are enrolled in a variety of post-secondary experiences, as well as hear from professors and expert speakers. Dream UP workshops reinforce the goal of post-secondary success by emphasizing topics like skill building, academic persistence, career exploration and financial literacy. Dream UP social activities build community among Dreamers from across the network. Dreamers return home armed with tools to make post-secondary success a reality and eager to share what they have learned with their peers.

Costs to attend Dream UP include a registration fee and travel to the Dream UP location. Lodging on campus, meals, activities, and ground transportation are included in the registration fee.

Dream UP is available to Dreamers from all Affiliates. Up to four middle school, high school or post-secondary Dreamers per cohort are able to attend each year. Affiliate leaders and program staff will receive emails about the event in spring.

Contact Director of Post Secondary Success, Karlisle Honore at Khonore@ihaveadreamfoundation.org.