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UW GEAR UP

Welcome to the University of Washington RISE UP/GEAR UP page. Adams, Mt. Vernon, Royal, Sunnyside, Toppen*sh, Wahluke, Wapato, and Zillah.

GEAR UP is federally funded by the Department of Education aiding middle school, high school, and first-year college students, in WA prepare for post-secondary pathways. We want to build a relationship with parents and teachers involved in GEAR UP - and with the community at large. We hope to provide a platform for sharing information that will support students' success as they move through middle

school, high school, and on to college. The RISE UP (Rural Initiative in STEM Education and Undergraduate Preparation)/GEAR UP partnership addresses the educational needs of low-income, at-risk students in the Yakima, Skagit, and Klickitat Valleys of Washington State, by providing activities, information, and the educational opportunities and support necessary for students to be successful in college. These thirteen rural school districts are participants: Burlington-Edison, East Valley, Goldendale, Grandview, Granger, Mt. This $27.72 million U.S. Department of Education grant serves almost 5,000 students over the next 7 years, beginning in the 6th/7th grades through high school graduation and into their first year of college. Increasing students' readiness for college includes: a rigorous STEM curriculum and enrichment activities, instructional support and tutoring, field trips and visits to college campuses, and SAT test preparation. Providing parents with important information regarding college entrance requirements, the application process, and financial aid - and teachers with ongoing STEM curriculum training and professional development, are also key components to the success of the program. For more information, contact the UW GEAR UP office in Toppen*sh, WA @ (509) 865-8670.

04/10/2026

GEAR UP college students!! Are you interested in transferring? Join this virtual event to learn more about the UW transfer application process and other general transfer tips!

RSVP at the QR code or link in our bio to receive the Zoom information.

Contact Jenna at [email protected] or (206) 797-8417 if you have questions🤠

02/17/2026

Hello GEAR UP Students!

Please join us for a Virtual Organization Workshop and learn how to organize and prep yourself for academic success!

Learn tips on how to use google calendar, canvas tips, academic tips and more!

When: February 23rd
Time: 5pm-6pm
Where: Via Zoom (find the link when you RSVP using the QR Code)

Contact Jenna Bill at [email protected] or (206)-797-8417 if you have any questions!

02/06/2026

Calling all GEAR UP first-year college students in the Mount Vernon and Bellingham area! Our College Navigator team is coming to you and hosting multiple events on your campus. 🚙

See the flyer for more details and visit the links in our bio to RSVP.

Open to Class of 2025 grads from these HS: Burlington-Edison, East Valley, Goldendale, Grandview, Granger, Mount Vernon, Sunnyside, Toppen*sh, Wahluke, and Wapato.

01/13/2026

Our Yakima GEAR UP team is hiring!

If you or someone you know has a passion for working with students and supporting the mission of GEAR UP and the University of Washington Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity, please consider joining our team!

You can find the job descriptions and applications in the Linktree in our bio. All applications have a closing date of Thursday, January 29th.

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12/29/2025

Hello GEAR UP Students!

Our Team of College Navigators are super excited to meet you all! To kick off winter quarter we would like to invite you all to our Meet & Greet at YVC campuses!

January 6th, 2026 from 9:30-1pm we will be at YVC (Yakima Campus) & January 8th, 2026 from 9:30am-1pm we will be at the YVC Grandview Campus!

Come build your own supply toolkit: Get all the supplies you need to succeed in class throughout your first year of college!

If you have any questions, please contact College Navigators:

Natalie Vargas @: [email protected] or (206)850-6382

Or
Carolina Rodriguez @: [email protected] or (509)-475-0424

12/24/2025

Happy holidays from our GEAR UP Central Office team to you!

We look forward to another year of programming focused on student success for our GEAR UP cohorts. 🎁

12/18/2025

👥 GEAR UP Class of 2024 and 2025!

Please join us for our upcoming virtual event to earn AI credentials you can add to your resume/LinkedIn! This event is open to all majors/areas of study. Sign up using the QR code or the link in our bio.

When: Monday, Dec. 22nd from 3-4
Where: via Zoom - find the link when you register at the QR code!

Contact Natalie Vargas at [email protected] or (206) 850-6382 if you have any questions! 💻

12/12/2025

Attention GEAR UP Class of 2025!💰💰

Join us for a financial aid night on Thursday, Dec. 18th in Sunnyside from 4:00-8:00pm! We will be available drop-in style to assist with FAFSA/WASFA renewal, scholarships, and more.

Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP at the link in the bio to ensure we have enough food! Contact Jailene at (206) 797-8362 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

12/09/2025

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Hello GEAR UP community members!

You may have heard about our College Navigators last year, but did you know that they now work with students who graduated HS in 2025? If you or someone you know has graduated from the following HS in 2025: Burlington-Edison, East Valley, Goldendale, Grandview, Granger, Mount Vernon, Sunnyside, Toppen*sh, Wahluke, or Wapato, you still qualify for GEAR UP services!

Our College Navigators are available to help with financial aid, college applications, search for scholarships, connect you with campus and community resources, plan your degree, and we even have a lending library for your college textbooks!

Visit our Linktree (link in bio) to fill out our contact form and book a meeting with your Navigator today to learn more and stay up to date with upcoming events.

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!Hola, miembros de la comunidad de GEAR UP!

Quizás hayan oído hablar de nuestro equipo de navegadores de colegio el año pasado, pero ¿sabían que ahora trabajamos con estudiantes que se graduaron de la preparatoria en 2025?

Si usted o olguien que conoce se graduó de las siguientes preparatorias en 2025: Burlington-Edison, East Valley, Goldendale, Grandview, Granger, Mount Vernon, Sunnyside Toppen*sh, Wahluke o Wapato, !aún califican para los servicios de GEAR UP!

Nuestro equipo de navegadores de colegio están disponibles para ayudarles con la ayuda financiera, las solicitudes de ingreso a la universidad, buscar becas, conectarlos con recursos del campus que están atendiendo y la comunidad ¡e incluso contamos con una biblioteca de préstamo de libros de texto universitarios!

Visiten nuestro Linktree (en nuestro biografía) para completar nuestro formulario de contacto y programar una cita con su navegadores de colegio hoy mismo para obtener más información y mantenerse al día con los próximos eventos.

11/21/2025

Hello GEAR UP students!😊

We want to invite you to renew your Financial aid application on November 25th on the Heritage Campus from 6pm-8:00pm!

Please Join us to also get a refresher on Financial aid with our Bilingual Presentation!

HS Class of 2025 GEAR UP students:
Burlington-Edison East Valley Goldendale Grandview, Granger, MT. Vernon, Sunnyside, Toppen*sh, Wahluke &Wapato

Please RSVP if interested,
Dinner will be provided.
We are excited to see you there!😊

11/19/2025

Hello GEAR UP students!😊 We want to invite you to renew your Financial aid application on November 25th on the Heritage Campus from 6pm-8:00pm!

Please Join us to also get a refresher on Financial aid with our Bilingual Presentation!

HS Class of 2025 GEAR UP students: Burlington-Edison East Valley Goldendale Grandview, Granger, MT. Vernon, Sunnyside, Toppen*sh, Wahluke &Wapato

Please RSVP if interested, Dinner will be provided. We are excited to see you there!😊

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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