National GEAR UP Day 2026
Date & Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026, 10.00 am to 2.15 pm
Venue: Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, Main Campus
Schedule of Sessions:
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 am to 10:15 am | Motivational Welcome Dr. Jamarco Clark, Vice President for Student Affairs Wichita State University |
| 10:15 am to 10:25 am | City Proclamation Mayor Lily Wu, City of Wichita |
| 10:25 am to 10:35 am | GEAR UP Programs Roll Call Dr. Alicia Thompson, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs Wichita State University |
| 10:35 am to 10:40 am | Opportunities at Wichita State University Tera Park, Director, Undergraduate Admissions Wichita State University |
| 10:30 am to 10:45 am | Scavenger Hunt Groups Formed |
| 10:45 am to 11:15 am | Scavenger Hunt (Wichita State Campus) |
| 11:30 am to 12:15 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm | Live Game Show Genius Potential Inc. |
| 2:00 pm to 2:15 am | Dismissal by Program |