Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)

Southern Connecticut State University
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