What is West Virginia GEAR UP?

WV GEAR UP is a federally funded, six-year program aimed at Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP provides rigorous educational services to help students plan, apply and pay for education and training beyond high school. The program serves schools within ten counties.

2012 GEAR UP U! Summer Academy

June 27 - 30 at Glenville State College

GEAR UP U! 2012 will be held June 27 through 30 on the campus of Glenville State College. GEAR UP U! is an annual summer academy for WV GEAR UP students in the class of 2013 and 2014.* For GUU! details, click here.

2011-2012 Annual School Personnel Survey is Now Open

May 1 - June 15

All school personnel in GEAR UP schools are invited to participate in the annual survey from May 1, 2012 through June 15, 2012. Click here to take the survey and share your experiences with WV GEAR UP.

HEROs: Higher Education Readiness Officers

Students in WV GEAR UP schools can be HEROs (Higher Education Readiness Officers). HEROs help their school, their classmates and their community to dream big and get ready for college.They rally their communities to help everyone have a chance to succeed. Click here to go to the HEROs news page.

Sign up for School and Regional Events

Click here to search and register for events happening in your area.

West Virginia GEAR UP hosts dozens of events in our communities each year. Click here to learn about things happening in your area, or to sign up for an event you want to attend.