Established at Cal Poly Pomona in 2013, RISE 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.  

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