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  
  • Be available for the complete duration of the program 

2026 RISE ABOVE Program Activities

Sunday, July 19, 2026

  • Move-In
  • Campus Tour
  • Program Welcome & Campus Highlights
  • Community Welcome Lunch
  • Student & Supporter Workshops & Activities
  • Dinner
  • Student Activities

Monday, July 20, 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

  • CARE Center Workshop
  • Academic College Workshop
  • Program Closing
  • Move Out