Contact Information

GEAR UP Program
Graham Hall Room 301
915 747-5367
jcaire@utep.edu


Welcome to GEAR UP!


GEAR UP is a 6 year program funded by the Department of Education to expand educational opportunities and to assist student in becoming college eligible and then academically successful in higher education.
Our mission is to provide awareness, academic readiness, and support to disadvantaged students for successful completion and pursuit of post secondary education

GEAR UP’s goals:
1. To increase academic readiness for post secondary education.
2. To increase awareness of post secondary opportunities, required courses, and financial aid to establish strong partnerships.
3. To enhance student achievements and increase access to higher education.

Services GEAR UP offers:
1. Tutoring
- Before, After and during lunch.
- In class tutoring
2. Mentoring
3. Cultural Events and College Visits
4. Summer Programs
5. Leadership Seminars



GEAR UP es un programa de 6 años financiado por el Departamento de Educación para ampliar las oportunidades educativas y para ayudar a los estudiantes en la universidad a ser elegibles y tener éxito académico en la educación superior.

Nuestra misión es proporcionar la sensibilización, la preparación académica, y apoyo a los estudiantes en desventaja para la finalización exitosa y la búsqueda de educación post secundaria

Objetivos de GEAR UP:
1. Mejorar la preparación académica para la educación post secundaria.
2. Aumentar el conocimiento de las oportunidades post-secundaria, los cursos requeridos, y ayuda financiera para establecer alianzas sólidas.
3. Mejorar los logros estudiantiles y aumentar el acceso a la educación superior.

Servicios de GEAR UP ofrece:
1. Tutoría
– Antes, después y durante el almuerzo.
– Tutoría en clase
2. Mentores
3. Eventos culturales y visitas a la universidad
4. Programas de Verano
5. Seminarios de Liderazgo


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