2025 RISE Program Application

Historically, underserved and under-represented students experience a host of challenges, such as insufficient academic readiness, limited opportunities to engage with college campuses, and often lack strong supportive networks.  Established at Cal Poly Pomona in 2013, RISE (Residential Intensive Summer Education) is a free, immersive, pre-enrollment summer program for high school students and incoming Cal Poly Pomona first-year students focused on promoting Black student success. Open to all students, regardless of race, color, national origin or sex, RISE empowers students through leadership development, academic preparedness and cultural competence and provides participants with the resources, mentorship and community-building experiences needed to succeed in higher education and beyond.  

RISE is split up into 3 cohorts:

1. RISE UP (Rising 9th and 10th Graders): July 13-15, 2025
2. RISE ABOVE (Rising 11th and 12th Graders): July 20-24, 2025
3. RISE BEYOND (Newly Admitted CPP First-Year Students): July 27-31, 2025

Questions about this form? Contact our RISE team!

Please note: This registration form uses conditional logic, meaning some questions and sections will appear (or disappear) based on your responses. Please answer each question carefully to ensure you see all relevant fields and provide the necessary information for your participation in the RISE Program.

The priority deadline for applications is Monday, April 28, 2025.  Applications received by the priority deadline will receive an update on their application by mid-May.  The final deadline to apply for the RISE program is Thursday, May 15, 2025.