First-Gen Celebration Week

Join us for our annual First-Gen Celebration Week!

Are you a first-gen student?

At The W, students are considered first-gen college students if neither parent/guardian has completed a four-year bachelors degree even if other members of the family have completed a degree.

As a First-Gen Forward Institution we are committed to helping our first-gen college student community. If you identify as a first-gen college student, you are invited to be a part of our first-gen college student success programs listed below.

First-Gen Student Ambassador Scholarship

First-gen students are trailblazers for their family, but also face some unknowns in the new college environment. To help first-gen students navigate this new setting, The W has established an ambassador program for peer-to-peer interactions. The First-Generation Student Ambassadors will participate in activities like behind-the scenes tours of campus resources, individual coaching sessions, and they will be assigned a mentor. They will help plan, publicize and implement our annual First-Gen Celebration in November as well as be a resource for their peers.

Qualifications:

  • First-Gen Student
  • Entering freshman seeking a bachelors degree
  • Qualified for Whitfield or Franklin Scholarship
  • Complete application and interview process

Obligations:

  • Academic Good Standing
  • Attend UN 101 – Introduction to College Life
  • Participate in Group Activities
  • Assist with First-Gen Welcome and Celebration