2024 Respect & Inclusion Summer Experience (RISE)
| Description: |
You and your family (incoming swab + 2 guests) are cordially invited to the Respect & Inclusion Summer Experience (RISE), a fun orientation and social gathering for new cadets! RISE takes place from June 28 - 29th at the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT RISE helps new cadets make a gradual transition from civilian to military life. Please consider attending if you: - Are the first in your family to attend college - Have not visited the Academy before - Are a citizen of another country, or have lived most of your life outside the U.S. - Belong to a group historically underrepresented at the Academy - Have concerns about the transition and prefer a gradual introduction In addition, RISE also provides the opportunity to socialize with future classmates and their families. The benefits of attending RISE include: - Developing your support network - Team-building exercises to get to know each other better - Meeting other parents and learning about the benefits of membership in the Parents Association - Learning to get around the campus and New London While this program is optional, all are welcome to attend. There is no fee to attend RISE and scholarship support is available. Registration is required and due by May 28th. If you selected interest in a scholarship opportunity in order to attend RISE, during RISE registration, a member of the OID team will follow-up with you via email. To learn more and review the schedule, visit www.uscga.edu/RISE |
| Category: | On Campus: Overnight |
| Event Manager: | |
| Contact Phone: | (860) 444-8231 |
| Contact E-mail: | oid@uscga.edu |
| Starts On: | 28 Jun 2024 09:00 AM ET |
| Ends On: | 29 Jun 2024 12:00 PM ET |
| Location: | CT-USCGA Campus Program |
| Address: |
U.S. Coast Guard Academy 31 Mohegan Avenue New London, CT 06320 ADMISSIONS HOTLINE: 800.883.USCG (8724) |
| Details/Directions: | To plan your trip to the Coast Guard Academy, please visit www.uscga.edu/RISE |
| Status: | Accepting registrations |