First Generation Events

For the 2025-2026 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

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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, MLA Atrium

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 Street Cafe

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 - RSVP

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 Appreciation Celebration
Tuesday, Nov. 4 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Eastern Campus, ESS Street Cafe

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