Hundreds of higher education institutions, corporations, government officials, non-profits, and K-12 schools join together on November 8 each year to recognize the achievements of the first-gen community.
Launched in 2017 by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and FirstGen, WPI celebrates this day by sharing information and stories of, for, and about first-gen students.
Available through the Gordon Library as an ebook
The many WPI offices offering information, stories, and support for first-gen students include the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education (ODIME), the Gordon Library, the Heebner Career Development Center, Admissions, and the First Generation Success Program. We invite you to explore them all!
ODIME: First Generation Fellows at WPI
ODIME: First Generation Families
Gordon Library: First Generation Students Resources
Admissions: Resources and Programs for First-Generation Students
Heebner Career Development Center Resources: First Generation
Want to learn more? We invite you to explore resources beyond WPI, including:
GoodReads: Books about First-Generation College Students