WV GEAR UP at WVU Tech
GEAR UP is a federally-funded program designed to prepare students in West Virginia for and be successful in their higher education goals.
Student Eligibility
If a first-time freshman student attended/graduated in spring 2021 from one of the high schools in the participating counties, they are automatically eligible to receive WV GEAR UP assistance at WVU Tech. To see if you're eligible, view our list of participating schools by county.
Program Objectives
- Successful high school-to-postsecondary transition
- Increase/ensure first-year fall-to-spring retention
- Increase/ensure first year in fall-to-fall retention
- Ensure students academic progression for college success
- Connect students to campus resources
- Increase parent engagement
- Ensure student satisfaction of services resources
Contact Information
A. Morgan Pullens
WVU Tech WV GEAR UP Program Coordinator
Learning Commons, Room 220
E-mail: alyssa.pullens@mail.wvu.edu
Phone: 304-929-1203
