First-Generation College Success

What is National First-Generation College Celebration Day?

First-Generation College Celebration Day advances an asset-based national narrative on first-generation student experiences and outcomes. Use November 8 to encourage communities to understand better the systemic barriers plaguing higher education and the support necessary for this critical and resilient population to continue thriving.

National First-Generation Week Events

See you at the 2025 First-Generation College Celebration events!

National First-Generation College Celebration Week Kick Off

November 3, 2025
Morrell Street
College Ave Campus
11am - 2pm

Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony

November 4, 2025
Rutgers Club
4:30pm - 6pm

First-Generation Chat & Chew with FGSU & Student Transitions

November 5, 2025
Multipurpose Room
College Ave Student Center
7pm-9pm

First-Generation Resource Fair

November 7, 2025
Livingston Plaza
Livingston Campus
11am - 2pm

Slice of Connection: A First-Gen Grad Meet-up

with the Office of Graduate Student Life
November 3, 2025
Graduate Student Lounge
College Ave Campus
11am-2pm

First-Generation Coffee & Breakfast with the Graduate Student Association

November 5, 2025
Graduate Student Lounge
College Ave Campus
9 AM - 11 AM

Access Granted Workshop

November 6, 2025
Collaborative Learning Center
Livingston Student Center
12pm - 2pm

Scholar Highlights

Cooperman Scholar Brandon Mejia '24

Rutgers Launches New Weeklong Celebration of First-Generation Students featuring Cooperman Scholar Brandon Mejia

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First-Generation Voices

Meet Divon

Meet Mari

Meet Santana

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