College Student Resources

USU STARS! GEAR UP doesn't stop with high school. The following resources are available to you as a GEAR UP graduate, including GEAR UP College Advisors. These student-focused points of contact are located at a campus near you, and are available to answer questions and help you be successful in college.

GEAR UP College Advisors

GEAR UP College advisors are available to all students that graduate from any of our participating schools in the year following graduation, including students taking a break from their education between high school and college. College advisors can help with navigating campus resources, give FAFSA and scholarship advice, offer workshops, coach you on career options, and much more!

Leigh Larsen
Northern Utah

Leigh Larsen

435.797.9840

leigh.larsen@usu.edu

Schools Served:

  • Bridgerland Technical College
  • Brigham Young University Idaho
  • Davis Technical College
  • Utah State University
  • Utah State University Eastern
  • Weber State University

Makenna Nichols
Salt Lake Area

Makenna Nichols

801.589.8977

makenna.nichols@usu.edu

Schools Served:

  • Salt Lake Community College
  • University of Utah
  • Westminster University

Amy Lund
Southern Utah

Amy Lund

435.831.8390

amy.lund@usu.edu

Schools Served:

  • Brigham Young University
  • Dixie Technical College
  • Mountainland Technical College
  • Snow College
  • Southwest Technical College
  • Southern Utah University
  • Utah Tech University
  • Utah Valley University

Kyle Lund
Out-Of-State

Kyle Lund

435.851.0731

kyle.lund@usu.edu

GEAR UP Texting

GEAR UP texting is the best way to reach your GEAR UP College Advisor. This service allows students to easily reach out to their GEAR UP college advisor with their educational questions. Our college advisors are educational professionals that can help you with school and career planning.

The service works in two ways where GEAR UP college advisors and the GEAR UP program will send out periodic school updates, important information, and educational opportunities. Advisors are typically available during normal school hours.

If you haven't signed up yet, there's still time. Make sure to opt-in to GEAR UP texting by texting 'student' to 801-407-9957.

Tutor.com

Get tutoring help anytime, anywhere. With 24/7 online access for high school and college students, you never need to feel alone with your schoolwork. Connect with an expert tutor in just a few minutes for free homework and drop-off writing help when you need it.

New to tutor.com? Check out these video guides to learn how to use tutor.com's many features, and visit their website for downloadable handouts and other materials.

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Student Success Agency Bock Text Logo

Student Success Agency (SSA) is the first agency that represents students instead of celebrities and athletes. They pair USU GEAR UP students with Agents who help them work towards their goals. Students can receive the following services through their freshman year of college

SSA's Specialists are subject matter experts who provide unlimited tutoring support to students, including after school and on the weekends.

How to get started with SSA

To connect via phone

Connect via Phone

Student Success Agency QR Code.
  • Scan the QR code or go to studentsuccess.co/welcome to fill out the welcome form
  • Follow the prompts, including texting the code
  • Respond to the SSA team's text
  • If you are under 18, send the consent form link to a parent/guardian, if you are 18 or older, fill it out yourself
  • You will receive your Agent introduction from the SSA team via text
  • If you need help or have additional questions, please text us at 855-794-2030

To connect via email

Connect via Email

  • Go to studentsuccess.co/email to fill out the welcome form
  • If you are under 18, have a parent/guardian submit the consent form using the link provided at the end of the survey, if you are 18 or older, submit it yourself
  • If you need help or have additional questions, please email us at kickoff@studentsuccess.co

Download PDF Instructions

To activate your SSA+ profile and access SSA's full range of free services, have your parents/guardians submit a consent form or sign it yourself if you are 18 or older.

    What services will I receive:

  • Access to safe and secure services anywhere, anytime
  • Monthly messaging about academic college, career, and life success
  • Unlimited tutoring and homework help
  • Resources for FAFSA completion and scholarships

Watch the video read about what students said about SSA

Students of SSA
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Software License for Texas Instruments

TI-Nspire™ CX/CX CAS Student Software is yours for free. The software will let you use your computer to do all the things your calculator does for you. Download the software and activate it using the code on the card you received for graduation. You can also contact us using GEAR UP text messages (see above) for the code.