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.

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.

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. 

First-Generation Excellence Celebration
This celebration is a night of recognition that celebrates the hard work and achievements of First-Gen Niners at the end of each semester. This is also where we award our First-Generation Excellence Awards!

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.