Parents & Guardians

GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. GEAR UP is a federally funded program that is designed to increase the number of low income and first generation students who are prepared to enroll in and succeed in undergraduate education. GEAR UP is a strong and concerned partnership with local schools, community groups and colleges and universities. This partnership bands together to provide students with academic skills to succeed in high school and in college. Students also learn how to apply for college and how to complete financial aid paperwork. Students will also learn how to work with a diverse group of students and faculty whom they will encounter on a typical college campus.

Learn more about students' experiences in the 2005 MTSU GEAR UP Program by reading a letter to parents & guardians from Dr. Judith Iriarte-Gross, the Director of the MTSU GEAR UP Program.