We support our First-Gen Niners throughout the semesters providing opportunities for connection, networking, and First-Gen Niner Pride.
First-Generation Meet & Greet
First-Gen Meet & Greet is our first opportunity of the semester for you to get to know other First-Gen Niners. New and returning First-Gen Niners come join us for a good time with First-Gen merch, good vibes, and time to connect.
First-Generation Monthly Meetups
These are monthly gatherings dedicated to providing space for you to be in community with other First-Gen Niners.
- September 18, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Norms Gameroom
- October 22, 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m., Afterhours, Cone Center
First-Generation Celebration Week
This annual celebration spans a week that includes National First-Generation College Student Day (November 8) and includes daily events for celebration. This year's First-Gen Celebration Week is November 4-10.
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.
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.
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.
