First-GEN College Celebration
Why Celebrate on November 8?
November 8 is recognized as the date for the annual National First-Generation College
Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of
1965. Additional information about why November 8th was selected is available at Why Celebrate on November 8.
Interested in having your event/program highlighted on the schedule?
If your department or college would like to host a session/workshop or if you are
already highlighting first-gen college students or first-gen faculty and staff during
the First-Gen College Celebration Day, please email Brenda Diaz at our Student Success
Office at [email protected]
FIRST-GEN CELEBRATION - 2025
Please check back for updates periodically!
Previous First-Gen Celebration Events
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First-Gen Student Mentor Sessions
Administration Building (AD) 223
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our Student Success Advisor, ask questions, and meet fellow First-Gen students.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Free padfolios or planners while supplies last!
First-Gen Student Mentor Sessions
Administration Building (AD) 223
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our Student Success Advisor, ask questions, and meet fellow First-Gen students.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Free padfolios or planners while supplies last!
College of Arts and Letters First-Gen Celebration
Arts and Letters (AL) 172
Join the CAL Student Success Center advising staff to celebrate all of our First-Generation students in our college! We want to hear what you love the most about being a first-gen student!
Stop by for some treats and destress activities.
National First-Gen Day at SDSU!
Scripps Cottage
Celebrate the achievements of first-generation students with us! Enjoy a free lunch, network with faculty, staff, and grab some SDSU swag!
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Gates to Success - GBM #4
ENS 106
Mental Health Awareness - Explore available campus resources
Open to all students
Coffee with CAL
In-person (AL 172)
FASS First Gen Celebration
In-person (AD 206)
Celebrate First-Gen Day
In-person EOPOS Learning Support Center (SSE-2109)
Dr. Anthony Villareal is leading a dialogue on Unlocking the Power of Social Capital: Empowering First Generation Students for Academic and Personal Success
ISSA - Fall Social
In-person (AD 206)
Join the Interdisciplinary Studies Student Association for their Fall Social! Paint some punmpkins while getting to know the IS3D major! Food will be provided. All majors are welcome.
It Takes A Village! First-Gen Welcoming Event
Park Boulevard, Aztec Student Union (1st Floor)
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CIR Pop-Up Outreach: National First Generation Day
Centennial Walkway
FASS First-Gen Celebration
AD 201
Center for Student Success in Engineering - Conduction Chats!
Engineering Dean's Conference Room (E-203E)
Join the Center for Student Success in Engineering for our upcoming panel series: Conduction Chats!
We will have a panel discussion that focuses on first-generation student experiences, with our featured panelist, Dr. Joaquin Camacho, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering.
EOPOS 1st Generation Celebration
Engineering Dean's Conference Room (E-203E)
You may be first, but you are not alone! Join the EOPOS community to celebrate the first generation identity, connect with other first-generation students, faculty, staff, and supporters.Agenda consists of food, lawn games, guided activities, and a 1st gen staff panel.
CAL First-Gen Celebration
CAL Student Success Center, AL 172
Join the College of Arts and Letters Student Success Center for some coffee and pastries! You'll meet your student success team, including key faculty and staff who can assist you with valuable resources that will enhance your academic experience.
