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    First Generation Students

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    What does it mean to be First Generation, 1 Gen or First Gen? 

    It means that neither your parents/guardians or grandparents attended college and earned a four-year degree. Being a first generation college student means you are a trailblazer, a pioneer, and it is something to be proud of!

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    Being the first also means that you may experience challenges navigating college and its confusing roadmap of new terminology, processes and procedures.

    The First Generation Initiatives at UNG are designed to simplify that roadmap by creating strategic partnerships that will provide the necessary academic, social and financial supports to increase retention and degree completion by:

    • Normalizing experiences in college by meeting other first generation students
    • Providing a safe environment to ask questions and receive information
    • Providing connections to positive adult role models and mentors on campus
    • Creating networking opportunities with community organizations who support first generation students
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    Gen 1 Mentoring Program

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    UNG Gen 1 is a mentoring program that connects first generation faculty and staff to first generation students for formalized mentoring relationships. The program launched fall 2020, and was founded on the Gainesville Campus in collaboration with Dean of Students, Dean of University College and Office of the Vice President, Gainesville Campus.

    Mentors and Mentees meet once a month and have regular check-ins between meetings.

    How are Mentors and Mentees Matched?

    • based on preferences of student
    • common interests
    • degree paths or majors
    • availability
    • preferred methods to communication

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    1st generation event

    UNG's Annual
    Proud to be First Luncheon

    is held in November during National
    First Generation College Celebration Week.

    Students are encouraged to achieve their goals 
    by awarding them financial support.

    This event provides an opportunity for first generation students to
    connect with other students and interact with first generation faculty and staff
    as well as community leaders and alumni on their campus.

    Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society

    Founded in 2018, Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society (Tri-Alpha) promotes academic excellence, provides opportunities for personal growth and leadership development as well as campus and community service for first generation college students. First generation students seeking a bachelor’s degree, who have completed at least 30 semester hours and have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale, are invited to join. Additionally, faculty and staff of the institution who were first generation college students may also be inducted. Membership is for life, and dues are reasonable.

    UNG is the first higher education institution in the state of Georgia to establish a chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha to support first generation students.

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    First Gen Scholarship First Gen Student Fund

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