Student Access and Achievement Programs

First-Generation Program

What's first gen? At Nazareth College, a student is identified as a first-generation college student if neither parent/guardian earned a bachelor's degree. If this is you, congratulations! Being the first member of your family to attend college is a big accomplishment and an exciting challenge.

You are not alone. There are currently 290+ reported first-generation college students on campus, which is 14% of the undergraduate student body and we look forward to supporting you throughout your college journey!

Our initiatives seek to:

  • Provide workshops and individual support to help you navigate college
  • Create a community and sense of pride about being first-gen
  • Connect you to appropriate resources on campus
  • Increase awareness of first-gen students on campus, and recognize your strengths
  • Create a campus-wide initiative to support and celebrate first-gen students

Summer Start

First-year first-gen students have the opportunity to attend Summer Start — Participate in workshops to understand resources on campus and have social and cultural experiences to connect with peers and staff. Space is limited.

Fall 2020

Preparing for Graduate School Workshop   

Thursday October 8, 2020      

12:10 - 1:00pm    

Virtual event - Click here to Register!

    

FAFSA Renewal Workshop with Financial Aid

Friday October 16, 2020      

2:30pm or  3:15pm    

Virtual event - Click here to Register!                                                                                                                                                        

Celebrate First Gen Student Day

Friday November 6, 2020                                                                                                           

2:00 - 3:30pm                                                                                                                        

Shults Reading Lounge

    

 

 

    

 

First to Fly logo
Logo badge: First-Gen Forward Institution

Recognized as a leader in first-gen education

The national Center for First-generation Student Success honored Nazareth in 2020 for demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.

14%

of Nazareth undergraduates are first-generation college students

Joycelyn Rivas

Appreciating Support

Read about first-generation college student Joycelyn Rivas '20, who's majoring in psychology with a minor in neuropsychology >

Surrounded by Support

Nazareth staff and faculty — including some who are first-gen college grads themselves — are glad to be resources. Read their First-gen Stories >