First Generation Events

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the First Scholars Institute has developed a yearlong focus for engagement with our First-gen Scholars. This year, we established themes for each month. Check back often for the details, location, dates and times for the events on your campus.
August 2025
Theme: Building Community and Onboarding
Sign up for a Campus Tour!
Stop by your campus Student Life office to pick up a welcome bag while supplies last.
- Eastern Campus | ESS 1303
- Metropolitan Campus | MCC 200L2
- Western Campus | WHCS A100
- Westshore Campus | SLT 214
September 2025
Theme: Connect to Resources
Donuts with the Deans
Monday, Sept. 8 |9 - 10:30 am.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC Bookstore Lobby
Donuts with the Deans
Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Western Campus, WSS North Galleria
Donuts with the Deans
Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Eastern Campus, ESS, President’s Plaza
Donuts with the Deans
Monday, Sept. 22 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium
October 2025
Theme: Academic and Financial Planning
Midterm Study Break
Tuesday, Oct. 7 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC Bookstore Lobby
Midterm Student Break
Tuesday, Oct. 14 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium
Midterm Student Break
Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Western Campus, WSS North Galleria
First Scholars Financial Literacy Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 22 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Virtual Workshop
First Scholars Symposium
Friday, Oct. 31 | 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Corporate College East
November 2025
Theme: Celebrating First-Generation College Students
First Scholars Gratitude Journaling
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium
First Scholars: My Self-Care Plan Vision Board
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Western Campus, WSS G4A
First Scholars Fuel Up
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Westshore Campus, SHCS Atrium
First Scholars and Mental Health
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 2nd Floor Back Lobby
First Scholars Popcorn at the Pantry
Thursday, Nov. 6 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Western Campus, WSS G4 C
First Scholars and Confidence
Thursday, Nov. 6 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 2nd Floor Back Lobby
First Scholars Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 7 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Metropolitan Campus, MCC Food Court