Sign Up for RISE Summit!
Reach new heights at RISE Summit 2024! RISE is a free conference for all first-year students who want to build confidence, community and a greater sense of belonging at UT.
Dream big about the type of future you want at UT! Join sessions that will strengthen your leadership skills, attend socials to meet other new Longhorns, and develop strategies to succeed throughout your college career.
RISE Summit will be hosted on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 from 12 - 6 p.m. Students are encouraged to come and go as their schedule allows. Registration closes Jan. 29, 2024.
RISE Summit 2024 Schedule (February 2, 2024)
Doors Open; Journal Customizing and Lofi Vibes
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Multipurpose Room
Lunch and Panel
Time: 12-1 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Multipurpose Room
Breakout and Coaching Sessions - Block One
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Multipurpose Room
Breakout Sessions
- Motivation and Productivity
- Longhorn's Guide to Financial Aid
- Resume Writing
Coaching Sessions
- Student Activities
- Study Abroad
Breakout and Coaching Sessions - Block Two
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Multipurpose Room
Breakout Sessions
- Transitioning from High School to College Writing
- Values, Interests, Personality, Skills and YOU!
- Fostering Joy
Coaching Sessions
- Student Activities
- Study Abroad
- Texas Career Engagement
- Off-Campus
- Texas One Stop
Breakout and Coaching Sessions - Block Three
Time: 3-4 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Multipurpose Room
Breakout Sessions
- Growth Mindset
- Bouncing Back: Coping with Rejection
- Study Smarter, Not Harder
Coaching Sessions
- Texas Career Engagement
- Off-Campus
- Texas One Stop
Reflection and Giveaways
Time: 4-4:30 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Multipurpose Room
Community Social
Time: 4:30-6 p.m.
Location: San Jacinto Multipurpose Room
RISE Summit is presented by New Student Services in partnership with the Senate of College Councils and UT Student Government.
If you have questions or need accommodations please contact New Student Services at nss@austin.utexas.edu or (512) 471-3304.