RISE is a half-day summit for first-year students designed to reinforce the information and resources that were first presented at orientation.

• If you're looking for academic resources to help make your second semester your best yet, RISE is for you.
• If you want to get more involved in extracurricular activities, RISE is for you.
• And if you're still trying to find your place here at UT Austin, RISE is for you.

RISE will equip you with the tools you need to start next semester off on the right path. Choose from a variety of sessions on topics like time management, healthy living, study skills, financial tips, and more. You'll leave RISE with the confidence you need to navigate the rest of your first year and succeed both in and outside the classroom.

Students will be able to choose from a variety of sessions including:

• Study Harder, Not Smarter
• Time & Procrastination
• Exploring Study Abroad
• Academic Advising – Your First Line of Support
• Major and Career Decisions
• Undergraduate Research: Start Here, Change the World

View the session descriptions here.

View the complete RISE 2018 schedule here.

RISE is presented by New Student Services in partnership with the Senate of College Councils. 

If you have questions or need accommodations please contact New Student Services at nss@austin.utexas.edu or (512)-471-3304.