If you have participated in a BSCP program (student conference, symposium, skills workshops), we encourage you to list your participation in BSCP on your resume!

Southern Connecticut State University
501 Crescent Street
Engleman Hall B006C
New Haven, CT 06515

P: (203) 392-5599
F: (203) 392-5927

Director: Academic Director Joy Fopiano
PhD

Contact: Project Manager Whitney Sanders
P: (203) 392-5599
F: (203) 392-5927

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: all inclusive

Type of Program: education, mentoring, career/academic planning, financial aid available, academic, social, emotional skills development

Program Attributes: for credit, non-credit, meals provided, transportation provided, books/supplies provided, counseling provided, mentors/advisors provided, testing

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