What is USU STARS! GEAR UP – Class of 2024?
Welcome to USU STARS! GEAR UP at Hunter High School
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is a federally funded program designed to support students as they prepare for and succeed in college. The USU GEAR UP program helps students and families to see that it is possible to attend a school after high school, whether that is a 4-year college or a 2-year technical school. USU STARS! GEAR UP works in partnership and collaboration with schools, teachers, staff, and families. Services provided by USU GEAR UP include the following:
- Academic tutoring
- College campus visits
- Career exploration
- Summer camps and activities
- Financial aid planning/advising
- Workshops and programs for families
Who are USU GEAR UP students?
The USU GEAR UP program supports the graduating class of 2024. Students at Hunter High are currently in 10th grade during the 2021-2022 school year. These students started as 7th graders in 2018. As the students move through the grades, GEAR UP goes with them, through high school graduation, and into their first year of college.
What is USU STARS! GEAR UP?
The USU STARS! GEAR UP program is a partnership program between Utah State University and the Granite School District (GSD). USU GEAR UP at GSD encourages and supports students with programs to help make college a reality.
Contact our GEAR UP site coordinators
Ashley Johnson and Missy Adamson
385.646.1271/385.646.6521
aajohnson@graniteschools.org/mdadamson@graniteschools.org
Upcoming Events
| Date | Description | Details |
| September 25th – 29th | GEAR UP Week | Tap Into the Power of Your Potential – Inspirational Speaker, Tyler Monk, from The Underdog Mentality. Check out his video |
| October 21st | Discover the U | Campus Visit to the University of Utah |
| November 3rd | SLCC Workshop Day | Campus Visit to Salt Lake Community College |
| November 3rd | Weber State Purple Carpet Senior Preview | Campus Visit to Weber State University |
| November 6th – 10th | UCAW | Utah College Application Week |
| November 10th | Blazer Blast | Overnight Campus Visit to Utah Tech University |
Find more online resources at:
USU STARS! GEAR UP program website
Resources for students & parents
Timelines for students
Financial Aid Information
Tutor.com for students: www.tutor.com/granite
