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Gear Up for College (GU4C)

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GEAR UP for College is a 4-week (16-Day) summer program that allows OUSD high school students to enroll in a college course. The program includes transportation, meals, textbooks, school supplies, orientation, and academic support - all completely free to you!

Summer 2024 Program Dates

June 10th – July 3rd

  • Week 1: June 10-14 (Mon-Fri)
  • Week 2: June 17-21 (Mon-Fri) 
  • Week 3: June 24-28 (Mon-Fri) 
  • Week 4: July 1-3 (Mon-Weds) 

Available Courses

SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
This course offers a thorough study of human society and social phenomena. It is guided by sociology's basic principle that people's lives are affected not only by individual characteristics but also by their place in the social world. The course emphasizes the systematic connections among human relationships, social institutions, and social organizations, which allow students to evaluate themselves, and the world around them, more analytically and critically.

SOC 230: Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
This course is an introductory survey of the field of Chicano studies and the socio-historical and contemporary factors that influence contemporary Chicana/o and Chicanx/Latinx cultures including their pre-Hispanic roots in the Americas. The cross-disciplinary approach examines applicable methods and theories from sciences and humanities to analyze the lived experiences of Chicanos/as and Chicanxs/Latinxs. This course is designed for those wishing to gain general knowledge of the Chicana/o and Chicanx/Latinx experience.

COMM 101: Public Speaking
This course provides training in the basic principles of oral expression. Students learn how to select and research subjects, organize and support ideas, and prepare and deliver various forms of speeches.

COMM 215: Intercultural Communication
This course analyzes the cultural factors and variables that influence human-communication choices and actions. It focuses on perception, language, reasoning, nonverbal messages, values, beliefs, attitudes, and rules. Students learn to identify the cultural principles and variables of communication so as to act effectively and responsibly when interacting with diverse persons in various contexts.

Apply Now

All OUSD high school 9th-12th grade students are welcome to apply now. The online application takes about 15-20 minutes. Apply now to get started.

More Information

  • To apply, please complete the online application above and submit. Admissions are rolling, and students who apply now will receive priority.
  • Accepted students must attend the entire program (all 16 days) AND the orientation event which is TBD.
  • Accepted students must complete a MiraCosta College application and Concurrent Enrollment form, in addition to any OUSD releases/waivers, before the program begins.  More information will be provided for accepted students.

Contacts

Looking for the Oceanside Unified School District GEAR UP Program?

The GEAR UP for College Program is a service of the Department of Student Equity. For general inquiries about all Student Equity programs and services, please contact us at studentequity@miracosta.edu or call our main office at 760.208.1784 x6900.