Arise Program

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.

AANAPISI & AANHPI SAP Statement:

We are AANAPISI. Mt. SAC is designated as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Instituion (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.

Arise Virtual Front Desk (VFD)

Our VFD is a Zoom space designed for students to access Arise resources remotely. You can ask questions, schedule appointments, meet with a Financial Aid Specialist, etc.

VFD Hours of Operation - M: 8am-5pm; T: 8am-12pm; W: 12pm-4pm & Th: 8am-5pm

Join Arise.  Get involved.  Connect with your campus community!

AANHPI college students are part of a diverse and fast growling communty.
More than 70 ethnicies represented, over 300 spoken languages.

See how Mt. SAC celebrated AANAPISI week this year!

 

If you are a former Arise student that has moved on from Mt. SAC, we want to hear from you!

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