GEAR UP/College Day Applications

NMU "Go to College for a Day"

During the 2009 Summer Leadership Camp, a number of students expressed an interest in attending an actual college class. Now, you have the opportunity. You can sign up to "Go to College for a Day." We will begin accepting applications and assigning you to shadow actual college students of the same sex to attend a course on NMU's campus. We will provide transportation for those in need, however you must indicate that you need transportation on the application.

To participate in this opportunity you must agree to the following rules:

  1. Meet the NMU student you have been assigned to at the GEAR UP office.
  2. Attend only the class you have been assigned.
  3. Return to the GEAR UP office once the class is complete.
  4. Represent your high school and GEAR UP in a respectful manner at all times.

Please print, complete and return the student application below. To access the application, click on the "Go to College for a Day" link. The application will open in a new window.

Gwinn High School dates are Nov. 10-13, 2009
North Star Academy dates are Nov. 12-13, 2009

Gear Up College Tour

The tentative dates for the U.P. College Tour are April 5-9, 2010.

Student Application

To access our on-line student application click here:

Camp Staff Application

If you are interested in being a staff member for NMU’s 2010 GEAR-UP/College Day Summer Leadership Program. The tentative date that you will need to be available for staff training is June 19 and actual camp dates of June 20 through June 26.