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.
- Thursday, January 15th, First-Gen Meet & Greet, 2:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m., Cone Center Lucas Room
- Wednesday, February 11th, First-Generation Meetup, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Afterhours
- Wednesday, March 18th, First-Generation Meetup, 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.
- Saturday, March 28th, For the First: Grad Edition, 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Cone 210
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.
- Wednesday, April 15th, First-Generation Appreciation Day, 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Star Quad/Library Quad
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.
