Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs
Mission
The mission of the St. John’s University GEAR UP program is to
serve as a vehicle that will enable academically and/or
economically disadvantaged students to graduate middle and high
school and pursue post secondary education. Through a broad range
of academic and social support services, we will provide our
students with a solid academic background that will enable them to
succeed and become lifelong learners and productive citizens of
society.
Objectives
- Provide information to students and parents about college
options, required courses and financial aid
- Help ensure that all students have access to rigorous courses
that prepare them for college
- Develop a solid academic foundation for college
- Promote strategies and activities for increased parent
involvement
- Provide support to students through mentoring, counseling and
tutoring
- Provide ongoing teacher training and professional
development
- Establish meaningful partnerships within the community
Contact Us
Yvette Morgan
GEAR UP Co-Director
St. John's University
St. John Hall, B-13
8000 Utopia Parkway
Queens, NY 11439
Phone (718) 990-2532
Fax (718) 990-2383
morgany@stjohns.edu
Felicia Harper
Assistant to
Director
(718) 990-2531
harperf@stjohns.edu