We support our First-Gen Niners throughout the semesters providing opportunities for connection, networking, and First-Gen Niner Pride.
First-Gen Meet, Greet, & Eat, Thursday, January 16, 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Popp Martin Student Union 340 A-C RSVP HERE
Join us for the First-Gen Meet, Eat & Greet! Connect with fellow first-gen students, enjoy games, food, and mingle with others. Hear from campus leaders as they share their experiences and insights. It's a fun, supportive space to kick off the semester and build community! Last chance to score your Niner Pride T-Shirt!
First-Generation Monthly Meetups
These are monthly gatherings dedicated to providing space for you to be in community with other First-Gen Niners.
- February 13th, 6-8 p.m., After Hours, Cone Center
- March 12th, 11:00-1:00 p.m., CHHS/COED Plaza Norms Statue
First-Generation Graduation Celebration
This biannual celebration provides recognition of the accomplishments of First-Generation graduating students and allows them to celebrate the honor of ‘being first’ with their families. Graduating First-Generation students receive an honor cord by attending this celebration.
First-Generation Graduation Celebration, April 12th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Popp Martin Student Union 340
Registration opens on February 21st!
For the First Workshop Series
"For the First" is a workshop series in the Spring semester for First-Generation Niners to learn and develop alongside their peers specific skills (personal, professional, financial, academic, etc.) for success during their time at Charlotte and beyond.
- February 25th, First-Gen Salary Negotiation Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Lucas Room, Cone Center
- April 8th, For the First Workshop, 6-7:30 p.m., Lucas Room, Cone Center
RSVP on Niner Engage
First-Generation Appreciation Day
This annual celebration occurs in the Spring semester as an opportunity to celebrate being First-Generation and provides students a space to develop community with their First-Generation peers.
First-Generation Appreciation Day, Wednesday, April 16, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m., CHHS/MEBANE Plaza
RSVP on Niner Engage
First-Generation Celebration Week
This annual fall celebration spans a week that includes National First-Generation College Student Day (November 8) and includes daily events for the celebration.
