Gear Up
The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a Department of Education federal program that has been granted to and administered by WSU Tri-Cities. GEAR UP offers direct services to educational institutions and community partnerships. The program aims to increase the number of students from high-poverty middle and high schools who are well-prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education.
Increase high school graduation and postsecondary participation rates.
Increase students’ and their families’ knowledge of postsecondary options, preparation, and finances.
GEAR UP program partnerships are located all over Washington State.
One Vision Partnership V (OVP V) Program Schools
High School Sites:
- Heritage High School – Vancouver, WA
- Evergreen High School – Vancouver, WA
- Mountain View High School – Vancouver, WA
- Ephrata High School – Ephrata, WA
- Connell High School – Connell, WA
- River View High School – Finley, WA
- Columbia High School – Burbank, WA
- Clarkston High School – Clarkston, WA
- Chiawana High School – Pasco, WA
- Pasco High School – Pasco, WA
- Mabton High School – Mabton, WA
- Prosser High School – Prosser, WA
College Sites:
Harvest of Hope (HOH) Program Schools
High School Sites:
- College Place High School – College Place, WA
- Touchet High School – Touchet, WA
- Prescott High School – Prescott, WA
- Dayton High School – Dayton, WA
- Kamiakin High School – Kennewick, WA
- Kennewick High School – Kennewick, WA
- Southridge High School – Southridge, WA
- Moses Lake High School – Moses Lake, WA
- Othello High School – Othello, WA
- Soap Lake High School – Soap Lake, WA
- Vanguard Academy – Moses Lake, WA
- Walla Walla High School – Walla Walla, WA
- Warden High School – Warden, WA
College Sites:
Leadership
GEAR UP Administration
3100 George Washington Way, Suite 106
Richland, WA 99354