Student and Alumni Events

First-Generation College Celebration Day

Celebrate first-gen every day, but especially today!

Friday, November 8, 2024

First-Gen Day Guidance

Event Details

First-Generation College Celebration Day, held annually on November 8th, was created by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and First Gen Forward in 2017 to encourage colleges, universities, corporations, non-profits, and K-12 schools to recognize, honor, and celebrate the representation and success of first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and alumni.