Providing phone and online (Zoom) support. For more information, visit Remote Resources for Students.
RISE is an academic support program for students attending college for the first time. We serve historically underrepresented and underserved students.
RISE students join success teams that include the following:
Get help completing your degree, certificate, or transferring to a four-year school. You will also get priority registration so you can take the classes you need.
Our program, services, events, and field trips are all free.
Socialize in our lounge or do your homework at our study spaces. We also provide laptops and calculators for RISE students.
You must meet the following minimum qualifications to join RISE:
RISE cohorts are groups of students with similar interests who attend field trips, social events, and educational activities together. The following is a list of cohorts we have in the RISE Program. Each cohort is open to all RISE students.
Black Excellence (BE)
Explore information and events related to African American experiences.
Advancing Latina/o/x Achieving Success (ALAS)
Explore information and events related to Latina/o/x experiences. Alas is Spanish for “Wings.”
New Legacy
Explore information and events related to multi-cultural experiences.
Pride
Explore information and events related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer experiences.
For information about how to join the Wonoti program (information and events related to Native American and Pacific Islander experiences), please email Dr. Melissa Leal at mleal@sierracollege.edu.
NCC Cohort
Explore information and events related to the Nevada County Campus community.