Join us for an action-packed program for GEAR UP students at New Mexico Highlands University!
This experience is an opportunity for you to enhance lifelong skills for future success in high school + beyond! Invite your friends + connect with us as we dive into topics like:
vision
college fit
leadership
scholarships
career readiness
Note: This experience is free for GEAR UP students!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Schools will be transporting students to and from the College Advantage Camp at New Mexico Highlands University located in Las Vegas, NM.
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Students can be picked up from the same location where they got on the bus. Tentative pick-up times are listed on the camp agenda. Students will be asked to contact their rides via phone if our drop-off times change based on travel delays.
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There will be free time for students to make calls if they’d like. In cases of emergency, staff will contact the individual(s) listed on the Emergency Contact List. The agenda for the College Advantage Camp is busy, so please do not be alarmed if student calls are infrequent.
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Students will be staying overnight in a dorm room. Dorms are doubles and sleep two to a room. Genders will be separated. Students will be sharing a bathroom with other students on their floor.
Any student found in a dorm room of the opposite gender will be sent home immediately. All students must be in their own dorm rooms between the hours of 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
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PLEASE NOTE: A bed sheet will be provided for you but please bring your own pillow, blanket, and towel.
Suggested packing list includes:
- Jeans or shorts for each day (no short shorts)
- Shirts for each day
- Undergarments for each day
- Sweatshirt or jacket recommended
- Clothing to sleep in for each night
- Socks
- Closed toe shoes + a backup pair or sandals (just in case)
- Sunglasses
- Hat/visor
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Toiletries [toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, brush or comb, hair ties, shaving items (if desired/utilized), makeup (if desired), hygiene products]
- Extra blanket (if desired)
- Medications in their original containers (if needed)
- Cell phone + charger
- Spending money (if desired)