RISE UP

RISE UP introduces 9th and 10th grade high schoolers to the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel academically and personally. RISE UP focuses on foundational topics such as academic preparedness, leadership basics, self-discovery and cultural pride. This phase is designed to inspire students to set goals, explore their academic and career interests, and begin envisioning their unique pathway to higher education. 

Program Details

RISE UP is scheduled to take place at Cal Poly Pomona Sunday, July 13 through Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The focus of RISE UP is to inspire students to build effective foundations 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 residential life full-time and student staff.

Program Eligibility 

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

• Be registered to attend a California high school for the 2025-2026 academic year 
• Be entering either their 9th or 10th grade year 
• Complete and submit the RISE application 
• Be available for the complete duration of the program 

Program Schedule

Sunday, July 13, 2025

• 8am: Move-In
• 9:30am: Campus Tour
• 10:45am: Brunch
• 12pm: Program Welcome
• 1:15pm: Student & Supporter Workshops & Activities
  • Cal Poly Pomona Admissions & Highlights
  • Highschool to College Journey
  • Current Student Panel
• 5pm: Community Welcome Dinner

Monday, July 14, 2025

• 8am: Breakfast
• 9am: Financial Aid & Scholarships Workshop
• 11am: Career Center Workshop
• 12:30pm: Lunch
• 1:30pm: Academic College Tour
• 2:30pm: Student Activities
• 5pm: Dinner

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

• 8am: Breakfast
• 9am: Arabian Horse Center Tour
• 10am: Academic College Tour
• 12pm: Lunch
• 1pm: Student Activities
• 3:30pm: Program Closing
• 5pm: Program Ends