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 2025 Program Dates

June 16th - July 10th

  • Week 1: Monday - Wednesday (Holiday: Thursday, June 19)
  • Week 2: Monday - Friday
  • Week 3: Monday - Thursday  (Holiday: Friday, July 4)
  • Week 4: Monday - Thursday

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.
  • Film 101: Introduction to Film
    This course introduces students to the art of film and the critical vocabulary of film studies through analysis of filmmaking techniques and the meanings they create. It explores film as a synthetic art form by examining the various individuals and elements involved in the production process. Feature, documentary, and genre films may be used to analyze artistic techniques, cultural impact, and socio-political implications. Film viewing is required both inside and outside of class.
  • 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.

Application Now Open 

  1. Fill out the Interest Form
  2. Apply to MiraCosta College (Summer 2025)
  3. Look for your SURF ID confirmation email (within 2-5 business days).
  4. Submit your Concurrent Enrollment Form.
  5. MiraCosta will register you for your class once all steps are complete!

Introducing the Pair-Up Program!

We’re thrilled to announce the Pair-Up Program, a new way to enhance your summer experience! When applying, you can name a friend or classmate you’d like to attend the program with. To participate, please provide your friend’s name and email address on the application form.

While placement in the same course is not guaranteed, we will prioritize keeping you and your friend together, especially if your first-choice class is full. This program is designed to make the summer more exciting, engaging, and collaborative for you and your selected partner.

More Information

  • To apply, please complete the online application. Admissions are rolling.
  • 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.