RISE BEYOND
RISE BEYOND
RISE BEYOND supports Cal Poly Pomona first-time freshmen as they transition to higher education, focusing on building resilience, academic excellence and community connection. RISE BEYOND provides guidance on navigating college life, establishing professional networks and developing career readiness skills. The program also emphasizes the importance of cultural competency and personal development, ensuring students thrive academically, socially and emotionally in their college journey.
Program Details
RISE BEYOND is scheduled to take place at Cal Poly Pomona Sunday, July 27 through Thursday, July 31, 2025. The focus of RISE BEYOND is to foster a sense of belonging for participating students to ensure a smooth transition as we welcome them into the Cal Poly Pomona community.
Throughout RISE BEYOND, 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 BEYOND, students must:
- Be admitted to Cal Poly Pomona as a first-time freshman
- Have accepted their offer of admission or plan to accept and begin enrollment in fall 2025
- Complete and submit the
- Be available for the complete duration of the program