RISE Program
Reach | Inspire | Support | Engage
RISE is a selective, hands-on program for first-year Allegheny students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Throughout a Gator’s four years, the program will provide comprehensive personal, professional, and academic development.
Apply to the RISE Program
Preferred housing selection
All expense paid retreats and trips
A four-year schedule of opportunities and experiences
Program Hallmarks
Community
RISE students will participate in exciting activities as a group throughout their four years, including all expenses paid trips and summer internships. RISE students will live in single rooms in the same residence hall!
Development
Through RISE, students will make lifelong friends, develop stronger academic skills, and will be prepared to thrive at Allegheny and graduate in four years.
Knowledge
In the fall semester, RISE students will initiate personalized development plans, with the guidance of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional staff, in order to chart their pathway to success at Allegheny.
Your Four Years in RISE
- Retreat prior to the start of classes, with a focus on wellness, journaling and reflection
- Cohort enrollment in First-Year Seminar course with Dean Heather Roberson as instructor
- Creation of individual development plans to discuss desired post-graduation outcomes
- Summer research through the Office of Inclusive Excellence
- Alumni mentorship pairing
- Internship preparation and coaching through Center for Career and Professional Development
- First internship
- Grad school open houses
- Attend the Students of Color Leadership Conference through the Great Lakes Colleges Association
- Second internship
- Grad school applications and other post-graduation prep (certification, licensure, etc.)
- Peer mentor to incoming first-year RISE students
