RISE ABOVE

RISE ABOVE

RISE ABOVE equips rising 11th and 12th grade high schoolers with the tools and resources to navigate the college admissions process, explore career options and enhance their leadership abilities. RISE ABOVE emphasizes college readiness, advanced leadership skills, community engagement and self-advocacy. Students deepen their understanding of their goals while building networks and strategies for success in higher education and beyond. 

Program Details 

The focus of RISE ABOVE is to empower students with the right tools to prepare for a meaningful college experience. Throughout the program, students will participate in activities and workshops focused on the following areas: 

  • Leadership Development 
  • Community Building 
  • Career Exploration 
  • Family Engagement 
  • Academic and College Readiness 
  • Cultural Competence 
  • Personal Development 
  • And more! 


RISE is a residential program, which means that students who are selected to participate will live on-campus throughout the program, under the supervision of full-time and student staff.
 

Program Eligibility 

To be eligible to participate in RISE ABOVE, students must: 

  • Be registered to attend a California high school for the 2026-2027 academic year 
  • Be entering either their 11th or 12th grade year 
  • Complete and submit the RISE application 
  • Be available for the complete duration of the program 

2025 Program Schedule (2026 Dates TBD)

Sunday, July 20, 2025

  • 8am: Move-In
  • 9:30am: Campus Tour
  • 11am: Brunch
  • 12pm: Program Welcome
  • 1:15pm: Student & Supporter Workshops & Activities
  • 5pm: Community Welcome Dinner

 

Monday, July 21, 2025

 

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

  • 8am: Breakfast
  • 9am: Arabian Horse Center Tour
  • 10:30am: Academic College Tour
  • 12:30pm: Lunch
  • 1:30pm: Academic College Tour
  • 5pm: Alumni Mixer

 

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

 

Thursday, July 24, 2025

  • 8am: Breakfast
  • 9am: BASES Workshop
  • 10:45am: College Readiness Workshop
  • 12pm: Lunch
  • 1pm: Career Center Workshop
  • 2pm: Self-Doubt Workshop
  • 3:30pm: Program Closing
  • 5pm: Program Ends