California State University San Marcos Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program Student Application Form Name: Social Sec. #: DOB: Address: Expected Graduation Date: City, State & Zip Code: E-mail address: Phone: Number of semesters/units already completed at college: GPA: Major: High school and city where you graduated: Community college attended: Are you eligible to work in the US? Yes Are you a citizen or a non-citizen national or permanent resident?* Where did you hear about the RISE Program? Yes No No Please check the box that best describes your race or ethnicity (optional): Hispanic/Latino Native American Pacific Islanders African American Please attach the following materials: 1. Unofficial transcripts to confirm good academic standing. 2. Personal statement, including career aspirations (No more than 2 double space pages). 3. Three letters of recommendation. At least one letter must address your strength as an applicant for this program; at least one letter must be from a science teacher. To the best of my knowledge, the information I am stating is accurate. ________________ Printed Name ______________________________ Signature _ ___ Date * If accepted to the program you will be required to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. In addition, the RISE program requires that participating students be either citizens, a non-citizen national or permanent resident. If you do not meet these classifications, you will be unable to participate in the program. OTRES revised 3/9/2015