GUK Summer Academy at MSU
Congratulations on being selected to participate in the 2022 GEAR UP Kentucky Academy
at Morehead State University!
In order to confirm your participation in this Summer Academy, which runs from July 12-July 29, each participating student's parent/guardian must complete the 6 Steps to Summer Academy outlined below.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Amy Tobin, site director of the GUK Summer Academy at Morehead State University: amy.tobin@ky.gov or 859-473-5937 (call or text).
6 Steps to Summer Academy
Step 1 | Review FAQ document for parents/guardians.
Step 2 | Complete electronic Academy Registration Packet by 5/9.
- On Monday, April 25, each parent/guardian will receive an email from "Mason Doyle via DocuSign" or "Laura Negron via DocuSign," which will include an electronic acceptance packet.*
- Parents/guardians must complete and electronically sign all forms by Monday, May 9,
2022, to confirm their student's spot.
- If we have not received your acceptance materials through DocuSign by this deadline, your student will forfeit their opportunity to attend the Academy and their spot will be given to a waitlisted student.
- If you have any issues completing or submitting the packet, please contact Amy Tobin (see contact info above or below).
Step 3 | Complete Morehead State college application by 5/9.
- In order to earn free college credit, Summer Academy students will be become admitted college students during their three-week experience. Thus, as part of the acceptance process, students are required to complete the free application for admission to Morehead.
- This application must be completed by 5/9; click here to open step-by-step instructions walking you through this process.
Step 4 | Attend Virtual GUK Summer Academy Family Orientation.
- We are hosting a virtual family orientation to share with parents/guardians what students will be experiencing on campus, as well as provide the opportunity to ask questions.
- At least one parent/guardian of each student is REQUIRED to attend family orientation.
- Please register using this link to attend Zoom orientation on one of the following dates:
- Monday, 6/27, 7:00-8:00 p.m. OR
- Wednesday, 6/29, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Step 5 | Receive and review Welcome Packet.
- You can expect to receive another packet of information via email (coming from Amy Tobin) prior to the start of the Academy; this packet will contain the final schedule, a packing list, check-in-day instructions, etc.
Step 6 | Ensure your student has maintained a 2.5 GPA.
- In order to participate in this Academy (where they will earn free college credit), students must earn a GPA of at least 2.5 during their 9th grade year.
- To confirm their eligibility, MSU requires that a final transcript for each student be sent after the end of the school year; GEAR UP Kentucky will work with your student's school counselor to ensure that your student's transcript is submitted to MSU. Any student does not have a 2.5 GPA at the end of their 9th grade year will not be eligible to participate in Summer Academy.
Questions? | Contact Amy Tobin: amy.tobin@ky.gov or 859-473-5937.
* The Academy Registration packet will contain everything a parent/guardian needs to know to ensure their student's success in the GUK Summer Academy, including policies, procedures, and forms related to: medical care and medication; COVID prevention and response; student safety and supervision on campus; student code of conduct and disciplinary procedures; student dress code and personal electronic device use; and liability waiver and media release.