Rising Leaders Program
The Rising Leaders Program provides an exciting opportunity for high school students to earn college credit while living and learning at one of the nation’s best business schools. Step into your future at ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business — exploring how businesses operate, engaging with top faculty across each of our disciplines, and experiencing university life firsthand. You’ll spend a week on campus, connect with like-minded peers, and create a foundation for your college career.
When June 22 - 27, 2025 Register now
Where ASU’s Tempe campus Map
Who High school students graduating in 2026
Chart your future in business at ASU
Rising Leaders is an immersive high school summer program designed to help you make informed decisions about your college experience and future. When you complete the program, you'll receive college credit and an ASU application fee waiver to help you take the next step toward your future.
Discover the world of business
Explore our 30+ undergraduate degree programs, in-demand career paths, and the many ways you can further your future at the W. P. Carey School of Business. You’ll get to know dedicated faculty members across disciplines — and see firsthand how they mentor students — as they guide you through hands-on learning activities, an applied project, and academic expectations.
Build strong connections
Rising Leaders provides a variety of event programming, including social activities and pool nights, designed to welcome you to our business community. You’ll make friends with peers from all backgrounds, form lifelong memories, and connect with our encouraging faculty and staff. By the end of the program, you’ll have a network of future classmates and mentors who will support you on your college journey.
Customize your learning
Early exposure to all available degree options can help you decide on your major when applying for direct admission to W. P. Carey. You’ll also have the chance to take a deeper dive into the area of business that interests you most. Choose from options such as AI and entrepreneurship to uncover your potential career path and what it takes to become a future business leader.
Experience life at W. P. Carey
Rising Leaders is your chance to experience life at one of the nation’s leading business schools. You’ll live in one of our residential communities for six days and five nights, getting to know your home as a future business student. You’ll also tour community spaces and ASU’s Tempe campus to learn more about the university’s facilities and resources.
Earn college credit
Get a head start on your business student journey. Participants who complete the summer program will earn one college credit and an application fee waiver to ASU.
Program cost and application deadlines
Rising Leaders is an all-inclusive pre-college summer program that costs $1,400. The program fee covers all meals, housing, educational materials, college credit, branded swag, and student activities.
Spots will fill up quickly — register today! Important deadlines are below:
- Priority consideration: February 15, 2025
- Regular consideration: March 15, 2025
- Final consideration: April 1, 2025
Contact W. P. Carey
For any immediate questions or concerns please email wpcsummerprograms@asu.edu or call our office at 480-965-5187.