Our First-Generation College Celebration event will celebrate the achievements of all first-generation students, staff, faculty and alumni, and is meant to increase awareness of the first-generation college student experience here at FGCU and nationally, and to ensure that first-generation students are connected to campus resources needed to succeed!

Our Panel of Pioneers: The First-Gen Experience, will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 9:30am - 11:30am in AB9 106. This will be a panel led by half students, half alumni, to discuss their experience being first-generation. This panel is open to anyone to attend, but does require an RSVP, as lunch will be provided and seating is of limited quantity.

Prior to the panel, our Library Lawn Celebration will take place the previous Wednesday, November 5, from 10:00am - 2:00pm. There will be several Campus Partners in attendance, activities and games, food, and more! Retention and Gradaution Services will be providing special "first-gen" stoles for first-gen graduating seniors. There are also volunteer opportunities available for students. Please visit our EagleLink page and view the "First Generation Celebration - Library Lawn Celebration" event to RSVP.