Welcome to GEAR UP Achieve at Auburn University

At GEAR UP Achieve, we are dedicated to empowering our high school students to achieve their academic and career goals. GEAR UP Achieve provides a range of resources and support to help students succeed in high school and beyond!

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6,500
Student Cohort
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54
High Schools
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28
Counties
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7
Program Years

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GEAR UP Achieve is an initiative of Auburn University supported by the federal GEAR UP program. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) initiative is one of the largest and most effective programs focused on increasing the college and career readiness of students in communities nationwide. GEAR UP state and partnership grants exist in all 50 states to provide greater access and opportunities to underserved students.

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A group of students with laptops gather in a circle with a facilitator. The GEAR UP Achieve logo appears in the bottom left corner; the QuantHub logo appears in the bottom right corner.
Impact
GEAR UP Achieve expands services with strategic partnerships

Through a partnership program with QuantHub, GEAR UP Achieve students will access postsecondary readiness learning content comprised of multiple skill paths that blend academic reinforcement, career exploration and future-ready skill development.

A group of GEAR UP Achieve students smile for a group picture while holding a GEAR UP Achieve logo banner.
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GEAR UP Achieve seeks educational programming partner proposals

Auburn University’s GEAR UP Achieve initiative is inviting qualified contractors and vendors to submit proposals for educational programming designed to empower Alabama’s 9th-grade students, their families, teachers and communities.

A delegation of students and staff from GEAR UP Achieve stand on either side of Alabama Governor KAy Ivey, who is seated at a desk.
Impact
Governor proclaims National GEAR UP Week in Alabama

In recognition of the significant impact that GEAR UP Achieve is making in communities across Alabama, Governor Kay Ivey proclaimed Sept. 22-26 National GEAR UP Week in the state.

GEAR UP Achieve student Jessean Patterson
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GEAR UP Achieve student aims high

For Jessean Patterson, the sky is the limit but first comes high school. The rising ninth grade student from Brundidge, Alabama is a GEAR UP Achieve scholar at Pike County High School and his resume is already bursting at the seams.

A group of rising 9th grade students attending gear up achieve camp pose for a photo.
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GEAR UP Achieve camp offers rising high schoolers a glimpse into college life

The GEAR UP Achieve summer camp at Auburn provides rising high school students from across Alabama with an immersive experience into college life, focusing on academic enrichment and social development.

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GEAR UP Achieve
College of Education - 345 W. Samford Avenue