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Who We Are
Who We Are
GEAR UP, which stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, is a federal grant program designed to increase the post-secondary enrollment and success of students from low-income communities.
Summer Programming at UT GEAR UP offers a unique opportunity for middle and high school students to engage in a variety of academic and personal development activities.
Districts Served
Districts Served
Reset & Reimagine Grant (R2) 2022
Reset & Reimagine Grant (R2) 2022
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
Del Valle ISD
Jasper ISD
Lufkin ISD
Port Arthur ISD
San Marcos CISD
All In (AI) 2024
All In (AI) 2024
Eagle Pass ISD
Lockhart ISD
San Felipe Del Rio CISD
Somerset ISD
Southwest ISD
Mindset College Ready (MCR) 2024
Mindset College Ready (MCR) 2024
Aldine ISD
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
Livingston ISD
Lufkin ISD
All In (AI) 2025
All In (AI) 2025
Eagle Pass ISD
San Felipe Del Rio CISD
Somerset ISD
Southwest ISD
GEAR UP for Industry Development and Educational Success (GUIDES) 2025
GEAR UP for Industry Development and Educational Success (GUIDES) 2025
Aldine ISD
Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD
Livingston ISD
Lockhart ISD
2027 Summer Programming
2027 Summer Programming
Tentative Dates
Tentative Dates
UT GEAR UP for College Summer Camp:
June 14th - 18th
UT GEAR UP Summer Bus Tour/Tour of Texas:
June 7th - 12th (MCR & GUIDES)
June 20th - 25th (R2)
June 27th - July 2nd (AI24 & AI25)
GeoFORCE:
West - June 6th - 11th (10th grade)
East - June 13th - 18th (9th grade)
West - June 27th - July 2nd (9th grade)
UT GEAR UP – Dell Med Health Sciences Summer Camp:
July 5th - 9th
Texas A&M University Construction Science Academy:
TBD
Youth Voices Rising:
July 5th - 9th
Criminal Justice Summer Camp:
TBD
NCCEP/GEAR UP Conference – Youth Leadership Summit:
July 11th - 14th
Does Summer Programming Really Work?
Does Summer Programming Really Work?
In summer 2025, 320 GEAR UP students gained hands-on college and career readiness experiences through several summer programs, a 55% increase from previous year’s 206 students served.
From touring universities across Louisiana to practicing medical procedures, leading peer networks, exploring geology in the Grand Canyon, and developing their creative voices, students built confidence, skills, and college readiness skills.
Highest Impact:
Highest Impact:
The Summer Bus Tour ranked #1 in both student satisfaction and college readiness gains!
Student Voice:
Student Voice:
“It broadened my options for where I want to attend college —I’m definitely considering applying to a few colleges we visited."
Standouts:
Standouts:
UT GEAR UP for College Summer Camp grew from 58 students last year to 120 this year, doubling its reach, with an increase of 107%!
Other programs also saw impressive growth: Dell Med HSSC increased participation by 89%, and GeoFORCE grew by 64%!
IPSI Data and Research Team, August 2025
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