What is Arise?
The hope for this conference is to see Asian American students encounter God and rise up together to seek the flourishing of their communities on campus. College students of all Asian American backgrounds are welcome to join!
God has given each of us a beautiful ethnicities and cultures and yet our ethnicities and cultures have often been separated from our day to day lives, especially our faith. Arise is a space where the Holy Spirit will integrate the ways we were created with the ways we are called to follow Jesus on campus and beyond so that our campus and communities can flourish.
While we all come from different Asian American ethnic backgrounds, we will wrestle with the unique challenges of being an Asian American college student. There will be times of musical worship, prayer, seminars, and communal fun!
Whether you strongly identify with your Asian heritages or not, whether you consider yourself a follower of Jesus or exploring who Jesus is, whether you come from a general IV chapter, Asian American-specific IV chapter, or are new to IV, we would love for you to join us at Arise. Will you rise up with us?
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When?
November 13-15, 2026
Arrive by 7:00pm ET Friday
Wrap up by 1:00pm ET Sunday
How Much?
$150
by Sunday Oct 25th 11:59pm
$180
by Sunday Nov 1st 11:59pm
$200
after Sunday Nov 1st 11:59pm
Speaker info coming soon!
Connect Corners
At Arise, Asian students value meeting other students of similar backgrounds and interests. That is why we're hosting Connect Corners!
Do you want to meet up with other Burmese students? Indonesian students? Korean students? Or Taiwanese students? Or do you want to meet with other worship leaders? Or other small group leaders and hear how they tackle issues you face? Join our Connect Corners and meet up!
When you register, there's a space to say what kind of Connect Corner you would be interested in.
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Schedule
NOTE: EASTERN TIME ZONE
Friday
7:00 Registration
8:00 Main Session
9:45 Party
10:30 Free Time
Saturday
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Main Session
11:00 Small Group Debrief
12:00 Connect Corners
1:00 Lunch
2:30 Free Time + Book Table
5:00 Free Time
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Main Session
8:45 Small Group Debrief
9:30 Free Time + Snacks
Sunday
9:00 Breakfast
10:00 Small Group Devotional
11:00 Main Session
12:15 Chapter Time
1:00 End and Lunch
FAQ
How much does it cost?
The cost is $180; however, if you register before October 25 at 11:59PM, you can save $30 and pay only $150. Cost includes housing, all meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. Cost does not include transportation to and from the conference or other meals, so coordinate with the friends you're traveling with or work out a transportation plan with your InterVarsity staff.
I can't pay for it...what should I do?
Don't let money keep you from participating in Arise! We have scholarship money available to help you make it work. Talk to your InterVarsity staff about scholarships or contact our registrar using the email form below. We'll work with you to make a way!
What if I have to cancel?
If you have to cancel, you have until the day of the conference to let your InterVarsity staff know. We can refund you everything except the deposit fee. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to talk with your InterVarsity staff or fill out the email form below.
When does this start? When will we be done?
Arrive for registration at 7:00pm ET (6:00pm CT) the first session will be 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT). Make sure to grab dinner on the way. All meals on Saturday and breakfast & lunch on Sunday will be provided. Sunday, we will end at 1:00pm ET (12:00pm CT) .
Can I invite my friends who aren’t in IV? If I'm not Asian but I'm part of my Asian chapter, can I still come?
Yes!
What if I have homework?
In order to maximize your experience, we encourage you to plan ahead and finish your school work ahead of time. In the event that you need to bring school work to Arise, there is WiFi in certain public spaces of the camp. There is no assurance that the WiFi is strong, so download as much as you need before arriving at camp.
I have more questions!
No problem. Just fill out the contact form below and we'll be happy to help!
Contact Us
Got questions? We can help! Use this email form to get in touch with our conference registrar and you'll hear back shortly. In the meantime, have you checked out the FAQ? You may find your answer there!
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