Gear Up UNCG
Contact Gear UP
243 Mossman Building
In Division of Student Success
UNC Greensboro
Voice: 336-256-8542
Email: wshollow@uncg.edu
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a UNCG student success coaching program designed to help students survive and thrive in college. Going to college can be a great experience that can help students continue their education and get a career that suits them. A success coach partners with students through this new chapter in their life, preparing them for their future and everything in between.
GEAR UP supports students in improving the academic and life skills necessary for success in college and beyond. Coaching is a safe space where students can receive support concerning anything going on in their life, confidentially and judgment free. Coaches have previously assisted students with various challenges including the following:
• Identifying and achieving their academic and personal goals
• Awareness of campus resources
• Balancing school and social life
• Living independently and finding inclusivity on campus
• Paying for college and living on a budget
• And much more…
The federal goal of GEAR UP is to significantly increase the number of students in disadvantaged communities who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. On a federal level, GEAR UP has three program objectives:
- To increase the academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education of participating students;
- To increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education of participating students; and
- To increase educational expectations for participating students and increase student and family knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation, and financing.
GEAR UP NC partners with the College Foundation of North Carolina for statewide dissemination of college information. GEAR UP NC is included in the University of North Carolina System Higher Expectations Strategic Plan as a strategy for promoting and improving access to higher education in North Carolina.
- Burns High School
- Gates High School
- Harnett Central High School
- Hoke High School
- Montgomery High School
- Jones Senior High School
- South Columbus High School
- South View High School
- Southwest Edgecombe High School
- Washington High School
- West Craven High School
- West Columbus High School
What kind of services does GEAR UP provide?
- GEAR UP provides one-on-one coaching sessions for all eligible students. Students who are a part of GEAR UP also have the opportunity to build relationships with fellow GEAR UP students as well as engage in campus activities and resources.
How often will I meet my coach?
- The number of coaching sessions depends on the needs of the student. Students are able to set recurring sessions with their coach or make appointments as needed throughout the academic year. Your coach will be sure to make frequent contact with you often.
What happens during coaching sessions?
- Each coaching session will differ depending on the needs of the student. However, each session will include collaboration from both student and coach to develop plans to stay on track of achieving academic goals for the student. The coach will also be a resource for navigating challenges and referring students to appropriate campus resources.
Where do I go if I need more assistance?
- Coaches are trained to assist in identifying resources that will be useful for you as students. During sessions, your coach will refer you to the most beneficial resources to assist you.
Scott Holloway
Assistant Director, GEAR UP Program
2nd Floor Mossman Building in the Division of Student Success
1202 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27412
336-256-8542
wshollow@uncg.edu