Rising Scholars Program

The Cuyamaca Rising Scholars Program provides college support services for students who are justice-involved, formerly incarcerated, on probation, or who have parole supervision.

How We Can Help:

Mentorship- Request an appointment with a mentor
Rising Scholars Virtual Community Group 1st Tuesday of every month, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Priority Registration
Enrollment Support
Laptop and hotspot rentals for the semester
Tutoring- Request a Tutoring Appointment
Transfer Guidance
Referrals to campus support services and community resources
Specialized Counseling
Career Exploration
Job Readiness

Students make a program commitment to meet with the Rising Scholar peer mentor and/or Counselor twice a semester to receive services.

To Learn More About Rising Scholars, Make An Appointment With A Mentor

Ways to Meet with Rising Scholars Program:

1st Tuesday of every month Rising Scholars Virtual Community Group Check-ins, email Octavio for Zoom link

Octavio Leal (Program Coordinator, Counselor)

Available in Counseling office, G-200

Day	Start Time	End Time	Format
Tuesday	9:00 AM	4:30 PM	In person or Zoom
Thursday	9:00 AM	2:30 PM	Zoom Only

Michael Ryan (Rising Scholar Mentor)

Make An Appointment, meet on 1st floor of H-building

Day	Start Time	End Time	Format
Tuesday	9:00 AM	4:00 PM	In Person or Zoom
Wednesday	9:00 AM	4:00 PM	In Person or Zoom
Thursday	9:00 AM	4:00 PM	In Person or Zoom

Joel Gomez (Rising Scholar Mentor)

Available in Counseling office, G-200

Day	Start Time	End Time	Format
Monday	11:00 AM	5:00 PM	In Person
Tuesday	9:30 AM	11:00 AM	In Person
Wednesday	11:00 AM	4:00 PM	In Person
Thursday	9:30 AM	4:00 PM	In Person
Friday	9:00 AM	1:00 PM	In Person