RISE Scholars are current undergraduate students enrolled at UConn Hartford, Stamford or Waterbury.

Scholars identify as first-generation to college and/or from a historically underrepresented group in higher education.

Programs and workshops designed to enhance students' academic, personal, professional development, wellbeing and financial literacy & wellness.
Ongoing, holistic academic coaching & supplemental advising from a College Success Coach
Free academic tutoring services for a variety of courses
Enrollment in First Year Experience course(s)
Access to peer mentoring during first-year
Opportunity & enrichment scholarships to further academic, personal and professional development