Events and Opportunities
First-Gen Gathering & Dialogue
All dialogues will be hosted in the Graduate Commons (SLP 401).
Tuesday, February 10th; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10th; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7th; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5th; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
First-Generation Graduation Celebration
Friday, May 15th; 5-7 p.m.
Navigating Graduate Education as a First-Gen Student
Need additional information and resources to support your identity as a First-Gen student? Please watch this Virtual Panel on "Navigating Graduate Education as a First-Gen Student" addressing common concerns from graduate applicants who identify as first-generation students*. Panelists shared:
- their paths to grad school, including the challenges they faced and how they overcame them
- tips on how to select the right program for you
- advice about the things they wished they had known while they were still in your shoes as a grad school applicant
Additional Resources
Please visit our Resources page or e-mail us for additional information. We also encourage you to connect with Graduate Student Life in Student Life Pavilion (Room 401) for more information about resources and events specifically for graduate students!