GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federally funded college access & readiness program administered by Utah State University. The program partners with local high schools to help support students as they prepare for and succeed in college. GEAR UP at Utah State University is a part of the larger Statewide GEAR UP Education Program, the USU STARS! GEAR UP program, that has three grants working with students throughout the state of Utah. The nationwide GEAR UP initiative has thousands of students, parents, educators, and community partners across the country. Check out this GEAR UP fact sheet to see how this program is helping students nationwide. |
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Gear Up Objectives
Our goal is to equip GEAR UP students and their families with the knowledge, skills, and the desire to aspire higher. GEAR UP’s four objectives are to:
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Services provided
College Bus Tours
GEAR UP seeks to introduce as many students to their college options as possible. At Cottonwood, each month we will be taking interested 12th grade students on a day field trip to visit a local college. Watch for a schedule. In September, we will visit the University of Utah.
Additionally, USU GEAR UP STARS runs some college bus tours each year. These are weekend trips during school breaks that allow students to visit the campuses that are farther away. An application will be available soon and we will keep the students posted. More information can be found at USU GEAR UP website.
Additionally, USU GEAR UP STARS runs some college bus tours each year. These are weekend trips during school breaks that allow students to visit the campuses that are farther away. An application will be available soon and we will keep the students posted. More information can be found at USU GEAR UP website.
Cottowood Site Coordinators
Monica Gomez has worked in higher education for many years, most recently in a college access program at Salt Lake Community College. She is bilingual, proud of her Mexican heritage, and has a passion for helping students decide their pathway after high school.
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Jessica Erickson has a passion for preparing students for college and career. She has worked with non-profits as well as in the school system, most recently with the Cottonwood class of 2023 in GEAR UP. She loves helping students succeed in school and feels strongly about the importance of education for all.
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We can't wait to meet you!
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