The RISE Peer Mentoring Program (Retention through Interpersonal Student Engagement) assists with the transition of first-time freshmen and first-year transfer students into the Cal State LA community. By matching current Cal State LA students with new incoming freshmen, RISE will provide opportunities for mentees to:
- Learn more about their campus community
- Better understand the importance of campus involvement, leading to greater retention
- Build personal bonds that will encourage them to persist and succeed.
Student mentors can also expect to:
- Develop invaluable leadership skills
- Engage with campus faculty and administrators
- “Pay It Forward” by helping other students reach their academic goals
RISE aims to positively impact the experience of Black students and their allies at Cal State LA.