RISING Program

Formerly Incarcerated/ System Impacted Support

Explore RISING Program

The RISING (Re-Entering Incarcerated and System Impacted Navigating Greatness) Program provides support services to formerly incarcerated and system impacted students enrolling at Santa Monica College.

The RISING Program is committed to empowering students with the successful transition into college after incarceration. RISING supports the enrollment, retention, graduation, and transfer of system impacted and formerly incarcerated students and aims to support the academic, social, and emotional well-being of participants by providing services that are focused on access, equity and inclusion.

Learn about resources and access to RISING program services.

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Step 1: RISING Program eligibility

Any student who is actively enrolled at Santa Monica College and was/is:

· Formerly incarcerated

· On probation/parole

· Identifies as system impacted (a person who is legally, economically, or familially, impacted by the incarceration of a close relative)

Step 2: RISING program application

If you would like to connect with the RISING Program, receive support and information, and learn about upcoming events and services please complete our application form:

RISING Program Application

Step 3: RISING program academic and support services

· Academic Counseling

· Personal advising

· Resources for housing, food, employment, and legal support

· Student virtual meet ups

· RISING Workshops/Events

RISING program offers a variety of ways to connect to student services and support.

RISING Program Counseling

You can request an in-person, phone, or zoom video appointment by emailing RISING@smc.edu. Prior to reaching out to schedule an appointment, please be sure to complete the RISING application form.

RISING Program Application

RISING Program Hours and Contact Information

For questions regarding our application, eligibility, program requirements, you can email RISING at RISING@smc.edu or call us at (310) 434-8856.

Spring 2023 Hours of Operation:

Mondays: 8am-11pm

Wednesdays: 7am-3:30pm

Thursdays: 8am-11:30am

Fridays: 8am-4:30pm

Saturdays: 9am-12pm

RISING Program Workshops & Events

Learn about upcoming RISING workshops and events related to financial aid, academic support, legal services and wellness. Currently all workshops will be hosted remotely via zoom.

RISING Program Website