Arise is a community of students from diverse cultures coming together to lift one another up and rise above challenges to reach their fullest potential.  As an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program (AANHPI SAP), we have a dedicated success team to support and empower Arise students to achieve their goals both inside and outside of the classroom.

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AANAPISI & AANHPI SAP Statement:
We are AANAPISI. Mt. SAC is designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), a Title III Federal Grant Program. The Arise Program is also a California Community College Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program (CCC AANHPI SAP).

Mission:
To create a validating space that celebrates the many aspects of Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) cultures and histories while providing holistic support to help students be the best version of themselves.

Vision:
To prepare a community of confident and culturally-connected leaders for the world.