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Take part in WVU activities to celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration

First Generation Students

WVU joins colleges, universities, businesses, nonprofits and schools across the country to celebrate the success of first-generation college students, faculty, staff and alumni today (Nov. 8).

The WVU Center for Learning, Advising and Student Success is excited to offer opportunities on campus for students, faculty and staff to come together and support the more than 4,000 self-identified first-generation undergraduates on Morgantown’s campus. 

Take part in the activities below. Don’t miss out on buttons and giveaways, courtesy of the WVU FirstGen Initiative.

FirstGen Resource Table
Mountainlair Commons
10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Hosted by Student Support Services/TRIO Program

FirstGen Game Night
Vandalia Lounge
6-8 p.m.
Hosted by WVU FirstGen Initiative

FirstGen Bingo Night
Greenbrier Room
6-8 p.m.
Hosted by WVU FirstGen Initiative

Learn more about Student Support Services/TRIO, a federally funded program designed to assist students from first-generation and income-eligible backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities, persist and graduate from college. 

Learn more about the WVU FirstGen Initiative