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2026 RISE Application & Interest Form
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. While RISE is open to all students from all backgrounds in alignment with CSU policies and CPP programming, its focus is on promoting Black student success through workshops on leadership development, academic preparedness, and cultural competence. Through engaging activities and interactive sessions, RISE provides participants with the resources, mentorship, and community connections needed to thrive in higher education and beyond.
RISE is split up into 3 cohorts:
RISE UP
(Rising 9th and 10th Graders)
RISE ABOVE
(Rising 11th and 12th Graders)
RISE BEYOND
(Newly Admitted CPP First-Year Students)
While the dates for the 2026 program have yet to be determined, the program typically takes place mid-July.
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.
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Student Participant Information
Preferred First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Please double-check the spelling of your email, and provide an email that you check regularly so that you do not miss important RISE communications.
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Phone Number
Do we have permission to text you information about RISE at this number?
Do we have permission to text you information about RISE at this number?
Yes
No
Please indicate what your grade level will be in
Fall 2026
(the upcoming school year).
Please indicate what your grade level will be in
Fall 2026
(the upcoming school year).
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
First-Year College Student
Have you participated in our RISE program before?
Have you participated in our RISE program before?
Yes
No
Do you know of any siblings or other family members who also are applying to participate in RISE?
Do you know of any siblings or other family members who also are applying to participate in RISE?
Yes
No
What is their name?
Academic Information
Current or Last Attended School Name
What high school will you be attending in Fall 2026 (if known)?
Current G.P.A.
Please indicate your
cumulative weighted GPA
below
.
Current G.P.A.
Please indicate your
cumulative weighted GPA
below
.
2.49 or Below
2.50 - 2.74
2.75 - 2.99
3.00 - 3.24
3.25 - 3.49
3.50 - 3.74
3.75 - 3.99
4.00 - 4.24
4.25 - 4.49
4.50 or Above
My school uses a different grading system
College & Career Profile
Major(s) of Interest
(Select all that Apply)
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Agribusiness & Food Indus Mgmt
Agricultural Science
Animal Health Science
Animal Science
Apparel Merchand & Mgmt
Food Science & Tech
Nutrition
Plant Science
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Law
Computer Information Systems
Contracts Management
E-Business
Finance, Real Estate, and Law
Human Resources
International Business
Marketing Management
Real Estate
Technology and Operations Management
Hospitality Management
Early Childhood Studies
Gender, Ethnicity, Multicul Studies
Liberal Studies
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engr
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Construction Engineering & Management
Electrical Engineering
Electromechanical Sys Eng Tech
Electronic Systems Eng Tech
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
Art History
Landscape Architecture
Urban & Regional Plan
Visual Communication Design
Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Science in Accountancy
Masters of Science in Business Analytics
Masters of Science in Digital Marketing
Masters of Science in Digital Supply Chain Management
Masters of Science in Information Security
Masters of Science, Financial Analytics
Masters of Science, Human Resources Leadership
Masters of Statistics and Applied Mathematics
Anthropology
Communication
Criminology
Economics
English
Geography
History
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Science, Technology & Society
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Biology
Geology
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Physics
Undeclared Undergraduate
Visit the Cal Poly Pomona website to
learn more about our academic programs
!
As of today, what is your ideal career/job?
Do you know what college(s) you want to apply to?
Do you know what college(s) you want to apply to?
Yes
No
In the spaces provided below, please indicate up to 5 schools you are interested in attending for college, starting with your
top choice /
the school you are
most interested in
.
Top Choice
School #2
School #3
School #4
School #5
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Automatically match BID / Program based on Slate data
Bronco ID
What major were you admitted to?
Agribusiness & Food Indus Mgmt
Agricultural Science
Animal Health Science
Animal Science
Apparel Merchand & Mgmt
Food Science & Tech
Nutrition
Plant Science
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Law
Computer Information Systems
Contracts Management
E-Business
Finance, Real Estate, and Law
Human Resources
International Business
Marketing Management
Real Estate
Technology and Operations Management
Hospitality Management
Early Childhood Studies
Gender, Ethnicity, Multicul Studies
Liberal Studies
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical Engr
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Construction Engineering & Management
Electrical Engineering
Electromechanical Sys Eng Tech
Electronic Systems Eng Tech
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
Art History
Landscape Architecture
Urban & Regional Plan
Visual Communication Design
Anthropology
Communication
Criminology
Economics
English
Geography
History
Music
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Science, Technology & Society
Sociology
Spanish
Theatre
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Environmental Biology
Geology
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Physics
Undeclared Undergraduate
Have you accepted your offer of admission to Cal Poly Pomona?
Have you accepted your offer of admission to Cal Poly Pomona?
Yes
No, but I intend to accept.
No, and I am still undecided.
Please list up to 3 other schools you are currently considering.
School #1
School #2
School #3
Application Documents
High School Transcript
Please upload a current copy of your unofficial high school transcript here.
Writing Response
Tell us about yourself and why you want to be part of the RISE Program. What interests you about this opportunity, and what do you hope to learn or gain from it?
Please limit your response to a
maximum
of 350 words (100 words minimum)
Please upload your writing response here.
Supporter Information
Please provide the information of a parent, guardian, family member, or supporter who should also receive information about the RISE program.
First Name:
Last Name:
Relationship to Student:
Brother
Child
Counselor
Father
Foster parent
Legal Guardian
Mother
Other
Recommender
Sister
Step-Father
Step-Mother
Email Address
Additional Information
Community Based Organizations
Are you a member of any of the following organizations? (Select All that Apply)
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100 Black Men
African American Advisory Alliance - Pomona
Bright Prospect Scholar
Cal-SOAP
CollegeBound
College Track
COPE - Congregation Organized for Prophetic Engagement
Council of African American Parents (CAAP)
Engineering Factory
Jack & Jill of America Foundation
Making Waves
National College Resource Foundation (NCRF)
Reaching Our Kids (ROK)
Reality Changers
Social Justice Learning Institute
Upward Bound
William H. Douglass Foundation
Wonderful Education
I am not a member of any of these organizations
Have either of your parents or legal guardians earned a bachelor's degree (4-year college degree)?
Have either of your parents or legal guardians earned a bachelor's degree (4-year college degree)?
Both of my parents/guardians have bachelor's degrees
At least one of my parents/guardians has a bachelor's degree
Neither of my parents/guardians have bachelor's degrees
I am not sure
How did you hear about the RISE program?
Black College Expo: San Diego
Black College Expo: Los Angeles
Black College Expo: Fresno
Black College Expo: Oakland
Cal Poly Pomona Alumni
Cal Poly Pomona Campus Tour
Cal Poly Pomona Faculty or Staff
Cal Poly Pomona Student
Cal Poly Pomona RISE Website
Community Based Organization
Email or Text from Cal Poly Pomona
Family / Friend
General Web Search
High School Counselor
Other Cal Poly Pomona Entity (Department, Newsletter, etc.)
Other College Fair
RISE Social Media
Not Listed / Other
Referral Name
Are you related to a faculty or staff member who currently works at Cal Poly Pomona?
Are you related to a faculty or staff member who currently works at Cal Poly Pomona?
Yes
No
What is their name?
Have you visited Cal Poly Pomona before?
Have you visited Cal Poly Pomona before?
Yes
No
TRANSPORTATION?
Ethnicity:
Ethnicity data is used for assessment/reporting purposes only, and is not a factor for acceptance into the RISE Program.
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American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic/ Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Southwest Asian and North African
White
Decline to state
None of the Above
I identify my gender as:
Gender data is used for assessment/reporting purposes only, and is not a factor for acceptance into the RISE Program.
I identify my gender as:
Gender data is used for assessment/reporting purposes only, and is not a factor for acceptance into the RISE Program.
Male
Female
Non-Binary
Decline to State
Not Listed
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