Support for Students During COVID-19


How We Will Continue Supporting You

A lot has changed in the past few weeks - including not being able to stop down in your school's College Success Center. Here is how you can keep getting the support you need!

  1. Open Office Hours A virtual College Success Center to pop in throughout the week. Available anytime Monday through Friday 10am-6pm. Follow the link on the desired date in the calendar located in Open Office Hours . Or simply follow the link texted to you from Signal Vine. Be sure to download the Zoom app beforehand. Stop in to speak with a College Access Specialist one-on-one, and schedule follow-up meetings for further assistance.

  2. NYGEAR UP Office Hours Virtual College Success Centers designed specifically for each NYGEAR UP Buffalo School. Follow the link corresponding with your school located in NYGEAR UP Office Hours . Or simply follow the link texted to you from Signal Vine. Be sure to download the Zoom app beforehand.

  3. Webinars Each Wednesday, beginning April 22nd, a Site Coordinator will host a webinar on topics like women in STEM, resume building, and financial aid. Follow the link to watch these live, or watch the recordings in Webinars. Or simply follow the link texted to you from Signal Vine. Be sure to download the Zoom app beforehand.

  4. Signal Vine Sign up to receive text message updates about office hours, scholarship opportunities, and important deadlines. Once you sign up, you can text us whenever with questions or concerns and a member of our team will personally respond. You can sign up by filling out the form in Sign Up for Text Updates .