Recently admitted LSA first-generation students are welcome to attend our First-Gen reception on Friday, April 18th, from 2:15 to 5:00 p.m. on the first floor of the LSA Building.
The reception is an opportunity to learn more about LSA's commitment to supporting LSA first-generation students, meet current first-generation students, campus unit partners, and resources, enjoy refreshments and appetizers, and receive some LSA First-generation swag! We ask all attendees to register via this Google form:
https://forms.gle/KEysbSNRVHjrFF1J7. Hosted by LSA Student Recruitment and LSA First-Gen Commitment.
If you are wondering if you are a first-generation college student, please see LSA's definition below.
You are considered to be a first-generation student or “first-gen” if:
You are the first in your family to attend college.
You will become the first to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
Your parents did not pursue or complete a bachelor’s degree.
Your parents earned an associate’s degree only.
Your parents completed their post-secondary education outside of the United States.