First-generation College Student Celebration!
What is first-gen day?
First-Generation students are students who are the first in their families to attend college.
November 8th was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. .
Why Green?
Green is a color that symbolizes growth and optimism. We reserved the color green to show our support of first-gen students at UF.
How does the University of Florida celebrate first-gen students?
Multiple departments celebrate first-gen students in various ways. See below the list of events throughout first-gen week starting on November 6th. Make a stop on Wednesday, November 8th for the campus-wide picnic at the Reitz Union North Lawn for a t-shirt, food, and more!
MFOS (@MFOSatUF)
Office of Academic Support (@UFOAS)
UF (@UFlorida)
The National First-Gen Center (@FirstgenCenter)
First-Generation Week Calendar
Monday, November 6th
McNair Scholars Open House
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Reitz Grand Ballroom -
Monday, November 6th
Dinner with Warrington First-Generation Alumni
5:45 PM – 7:15 PM
- Bryan Hall 232 -
*Don't miss this exciting event! Please RSVP, as dinner is limited to the first 30 First-Generation Warrington students. All attendees will receive a first-generation student gift from Warrington!*
Tuesday, November 7th
First-Gen Undergraduate Research Panel
5:00 - 6:00 PM
- Smathers 100 -
*Panel discussion with first-generation students who are engaged in research.*
Tuesday, November 7th
CLAS First-Gen Open House
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Pugh Hall Ocora -
wednesday, November 8th
First-Generation Celebration Picnic
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Reitz Union North Lawn -
Wednesday, November 8th
Office of Academic Support Open House
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
-Classroom Building 105 (Address)-
