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, October 15th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Afterhours
For the First Workshop Series
"For the First" is a workshop series that occurs semesterly 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 - 9:30 -11:00 a.m., Belk Plaza
Tuesday, November 4, Transfer First-Gen Pop-In, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Atkins Sidewalk and Belk Plaza
First-Gen Week Movie Night - 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Union Theater
Wednesday, November 5, First-Gen Week Resource Fair, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., CHHS/COED Plaza
Thursday, November 6, First-Gen Cookout -11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Star Quad/West Quad
Friday, November 7, First-Gen Graduation Celebration 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m., Lucas/McKnight Cone Cen
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 Open Now!
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.
