We support our First-Gen Niners throughout the semesters providing opportunities for connection, networking, and First-Gen Niner Pride.
First-Generation Monthly Meetups
These are monthly gatherings dedicated to providing space for you to be in community with other First-Gen Niners.
- Wednesday, September 17th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Afterhours
- Wednesday, October 15th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Afterhours
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.
- For the First Course Registration, Thursday, October 23, 6:00 -7:30 p.m., Afterhours
First-Generation Celebration Week- November 3rd - 7th
This annual fall celebration spans a week that includes National First-Generation College Student Day (November 8) and includes daily events for the celebration.
- Monday. November 3, First-Gen Week Kickoff - Monday, 9:30 -11:00 a.m.
- Tuesday. November 4, First-Gen Week - Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- November 4, First-Gen Week - Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 5, First-Gen Week Resource Fair - Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 6, First-Gen Cookout - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- November 7, First-Gen Graduation - Friday, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
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.
- Friday, November 7, First-Gen Graduation - Friday, 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Registration Opens September 29th!
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.
