Student Pledge | 2026 Youth Leadership Summit

If selected for the program, I pledge to abide by the following rules, expectations, and requirements regarding participation in the 2026 NCCEP/GEAR UP Youth Leadership Summit. (Initial each question box)

1. I will attend and actively participate in all activities and will be respectful of the trainers, other conference attendees, and fellow students. *This question is required.

2. I will work collaboratively with my peers on all program activities, which will involve active communication, listening, and sharing in pairs and groups, small-group and full-group discussions, and project-based learning and team-building activities and games. *This question is required.

3. I will be mindful of others by displaying proper conduct traveling to and from the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, in the hotel, and at all times during the Youth Leadership Summit. *This question is required.

4. I will not engage in any behavior that will reflect poorly on my school or GEAR UP program. *This question is required.

5. I will not leave the hotel unless as part of the program or if accompanied by my chaperone or other designated staff member of my GEAR UP program. *This question is required.

6. I will adhere to the dress code as described in the orientation materials. *This question is required.

7. I will not wander around the hotel without being accompanied by my GEAR UP chaperone or Youth Leadership Summit staff, unless with permission for a very specific, short purpose. *This question is required.

8. I will be proactive in communicating if/as needed with my GEAR UP director, chaperone, and Youth Leadership Summit trainers. *This question is required.

9. I will refrain from using or playing with my cell phone during the training. *This question is required.

10. I will be engaged and involved in the leadership training that is the central element of the Youth Leadership Summit, including practicing and modeling good leadership, life, and learning skills. *This question is required.

11. I will join the other Youth Leadership Summit students and my trainers in planning for and participating in the Wednesday morning general session (program format to be determined) at the NCCEP/GEAR UP Annual Conference, which will feature Youth Leadership Summit participants. *This question is required.

12. I will try new things with an open mind—and have fun! *This question is required.

13. I will return to my community and share what I learned with other GEAR UP students and be an active mentor, support, and advocate for college access and success in coordination with my GEAR UP program *This question is required.

14. Student Signature *This question is required.

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15. Date *This question is required. This question requires a valid date format of MM/DD/YYYY.

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