Discover RISING Program
Learn about resources and access to RISING program services.
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.
You can request an in-person, phone, or zoom video appointment by emailing RISING@smc.edu or bravo_nicholas@smc.edu. Prior to reaching out to schedule an appointment, please be sure to complete the RISING application form here
For questions regarding our application, eligibility, program requirements, you can email RISING at RISING@smc.edu or call us at (310) 434-8856.
Rising Program counseling hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.
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.
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