Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
Engleman Hall B006C
New Haven, CT 06515
501 Crescent Street
Engleman Hall B006C
New Haven, CT 06515
P: (203) 392-5599
F: (203) 392-5927
http://www.southernct.edu/student-life/academic-success/university-access-programs/gear-up.html
Director: Academic Director Joy Fopiano
PhD
fopianoj1@southernct.edu
Contact: Project Manager Whitney Sanders
P: (203) 392-5599
F: (203) 392-5927
sandersw2@southernct.edu
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
Year Program started: 2012
Max. Participants/Year: 350
Program Timeframe: year-round
Academic Level Targeted: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Racial/Ethnic Focus:
Type of Program: Career/academic planning, Education, Mentoring,
Program Attributes: For credit, Non-credit, Meals provided, Transportation provided, Books/supplies provided, Counseling provided, Mentors/advisors provided
Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (7th cohort until graduation), area of residence (nine selected schools in New Haven)
Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: N/A, college preperation