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National First-Generation College Student Day – Fall 2023

First-Generation College Student Day is celebrated annually on November 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) in 1965. This act created federal financial aid programs to fund students’ educations and made key investments in colleges and universities.

A first-generation student is someone who is the first in their family to attend or complete college. Not all first-generation students are low-income, and not all low-income students are first-generation. At Emerson, the Office of Student Success, Access and Belonging is proud to support First-Generation students. Learn more about Emerson’s student organization First Gen E-M, and check out this week’s events and resources!

Emerson Events & ResourcesEmerson College Office of Student Success, 6th Annual First Generation Student Day Celebration. Monday, November 6, 2023, 2-4pm. The Loft, Lion's Dean. Join us in celebrating National First-Generation College Student Day! Come to enjoy some delicious food, snap some epic pics in a photo booth, and make connections!Happy National First Generation College Student Day!

 

 

 

ELA’s National First-Gen Day Dinner Celebration & Social

Join us for an evening of dinner, games, and free swag to celebrate National First Generation Day! While the event does focus on FLI (First Generation* and Low Income) students, everyone is welcome to join!
*First Generation refers to students who will be the first in their family to graduate from college or who identify as first-generation American.

Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm PST
Location: 4th Floor Conference Room on ELA’s Campus
Please direct any questions to kamryn_green@emerson.edu
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