GEAR UP U!: A 4-Day College Experience at Glenville State College

June 27-30, 2012

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.* GEAR UP U! gives students a chance to experience life on a college campus. Students get to live on campus, attend classes that they choose, and meet other GEAR UP students from across the state. Students must complete an application, and representatives are chosen from each WV GEAR UP high school.

*At Wirt County and Scott high schools, only students in the class of 2014 can attend.

Apply to Attend!

Applications are due to your GEAR UP site coordinator by March 23!
Click here to download the application.

PDF | File Size: 175KB

View the Schedule

GEAR UP U! is a four-day event, packed with tons of activities to help you learn more about college and meet new people. Click here to download the schedule.

PDF | File Size: 159KB

Directions, Parking and Accommodations

GEAR UP U! will be held at Glenville State College. Students will be housed on campus in the college's new Goodwin Hall residence hall. For directions, click here.

Contact Us

For more information about GEAR UP U!, contact J.R. Luyster at (304) 462-6112 or at jluyster@hepc.wvnet.edu.

Want to Know What It's Like?

Check out the videos from previous GEAR UP U! academies or visit our Facebook page to see photos, videos and comments from other students!

GEAR UP U! 2011


GEAR UP U! 2010