Student Events
The student experience is at the heart of everything we do. At UTRGV Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) students enjoy college tours, site-based camps, and educational field trips that enhance GEAR UP support services already occurring in the classroom.
Experiences
Dia de Los Libros Conference 2019
Over 300 students from across the valley attended the Author Series event that included 5 local authors from the RGV and South Texas Literacy Coalition. The event gave students the opportunity to interact with authors and receive writing and reading skills that will enhance their literacy experience in the English classroom.
College Tours
During the 2017-18 school year, approximately 650 students participated in college tours that included an interactive educational experience within the UTRGV STEM center.
Site-based Camps
Over 1,000 students participated in STEM awareness camps at their home campus during their 7th grade year. and we're on track to serve about the same this year. Camp features include the following:
- Drone manipulation
- Color block programming
- Principles of engineering
- Study habits
Residential Camp
The UTRGV Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Student Leadership Council participated in a 3-day residential camp facilitated by SEEDS training Inc. Click below to learn more.