California State University San Marcos MBRS Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program Graduate Student Application Form Name: Social Sec. #: DOB: Address: Expected Graduation Date: City, State & Zip Code: E-mail address: Phone: Major: GPA: Masters: Semesters Completed: Are you eligible to work in the US? Are you a citizen or a non-citizen national or permanent resident?* Where did you hear about the RISE Program? Yes 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 transcript to confirm good academic standing. 2. Statement of career objectives: (No more than one page, 12 pt. Font Helvetica or Times New Roman). 3. Relevant Graduate research experience (No more than one page, 12 pt. Font (Helvetica or Times New Roman). 4. Three letters of recommendation (Two letters must be from a science faculty familiar with your academic performance) To the best of my knowledge, the information I am stating is accurate. _________________________ Printed Name __________________________ Signature * If accepted to the program you will be required to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States. ________________ Date 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