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First Generation

BUILDING COMMUNITY AMONG FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS, FACULTY, ALUMNI AND STAFF

The formal definition of a first-generation college student is a student whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree. At Emporia State University, we like to also include any student who may self-identify as not having knowledge of how to navigate college.

Help support first generation by donating to help with events, 旅行, getting t-shirts (provided to students for free), 还有更多!”


我们提供什么

  • Networking with first-generation students, faculty, and alumni
  • Peer mentor program (PALS)
  • Community service opportunities
  • Programs and Events each semester

First Gen Events

2023年秋季

  • 11月8日 | Pizza and Peers: During Pizza and Peers, first-generation hosts a pizza party where students can enjoy a night of fun activities.
  • FAFSA晚上: While working alongside the staff in the financial aid office, we work on helping students complete their FAFSA as smoothly as possible and help them with any questions that they may have while filing the application. Done as soon as we can help assure that students do not have to worry about finishing it later than wanted.

2024年春季

  • Cocoa and Conversations: First-Generation welcomes back students with an evening of hot cocoa and helping students returning to classes.
  • 狗冲: A annual event where first Gen works on creating a fun environment for the community to spend time with their furry friends!
  • 广告阿斯特拉: 每年, 静电单位, 威诺娜州立大学, and FHSU alternate on who hosts the annual Ad Astra event where first-generation students and alumni share their journeys on how they overcame struggles as first-generation students.

Students celebrating during Welcome Week

Get back on track

We know many of you have been having a challenging semester. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, unsure of what to do next or generally lost we have created a page of links to help you get the answers you need. If you're always procrastinating, not going to class, scared of Canvas – the time is now to reach out.

学生的成功
Student at commencement

First Generation Student 资源

Find helpful resources designed just for First Generation College Students

资源
Plumb Hall Aerial

First Generation Advisory Council

Meet the members

Advisory Council
Students talking during roundtable discussion

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your questions as a first-generation college student

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Phone: 620-341-5421