7th Year | GEAR UP

About

The Washington State GEAR UP class of 2023 can continue to receive career and college support for one year after high school graduation!

HOW DO I CONNECT?

Text @gearup23 to the number 81010 to sign up for the GEAR UP Class of 2023 text campaign. Use the text campaign for questions, reminders, and other important info. Don’t miss out on 7th Year GEAR UP opportunities! Sign up for the GEAR UP text campaign today!

Reach out to your GEAR UP coordinator during the summer.

Connect with GEAR UP staff and peer mentors. They can serve you directly on campus if you attend one of the following partner colleges:

Central Washington University

Clark College

Eastern Washington University

Everett College

Grays Harbor College

Spokane Community College

Spokane Falls Community College Wenatchee Valley College

Whatcom Community College WSU – Vancouver

Student Services and Campus Resources Charts >> Find the location and contact information for common, helpful campus services and resources on our partner campuses.
Student College Transition Task Charts: Class of 2023 >> Find upcoming tasks, deadlines, and resources for you to complete this summer and fall for our partner campuses.
Not attending a partner college? Connect with your high school GEAR UP Coordinator for support next year.

Our Services

TEXT CAMPAIGN

Sign up for the GEAR UP text messages. Text @gearup23 to the number 81010 to sign up. Get your questions answered and receive essential reminders this summer and next year!

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS BY REQUEST

Meet over Zoom to discuss any tasks and questions you might have this summer. Email Annie at anniep@wsac.wa.gov to schedule an appointment with GEAR UP staff or an on-campus Peer Mentor.

WELCOME DAYS

Sign up for a GEAR UP Orientation on campus by talking to your coordinator or filling out the registration link below. Students who attend GEAR UP Welcome Days will go home with a campus-specific t-shirt for their participation!

MORE INFORMATION

Need some other kind of GEAR UP support over the summer or next year? Contact your GEAR UP coordinator or Annie Pocklington, Ed.D. (anniep@wsac.wa.gov) for help and resources!

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