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:
    1. RISE UP(Rising 9th and 10th Graders)
    2. RISE ABOVE (Rising 11th and 12th Graders)
    3. 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.
    Thank you for your interest in the RISE program.  At this point in time, applications for the 2026 RISE program are not currently available.  Please return to this page in January 2026 to apply.