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First Generation Students

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Multicultural Affairs Learning Resource Center
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MulticulturalAffairs@worcester.edu
508-929-8049

First Generation Scholars

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is committed to providing access and retention services for our first generation students. Being a first generation student means that you are the first in your family to attend college/university and/or your parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college/university degree.

Students To become more involved, connect, or for support, contact us at tnguyen89@worcester.edu

Faculty/Staff If you would like to be a part of the Mentor Network to support our 1stGEN students at Worcester State University, please email us at tnguyen89@worcester.edu

 

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Worcester State Celebrates First Generation Students

In November, join Worcester State University’s First GEN Committee along with college campuses around the nation will celebrate our First Generation Students. This date marks the 57th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act (HEA) which has paved the pathway for first generation, low-income. All first generation students, staff, faculty, and alumni are invited to participate.
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13th Anniversary First GEN Student Summit

13th Anniversary First GEN Student Summit
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA
The First Gen Summit brings together students who identify as the first in their families to attend college, as well as faculty and staff from across the country who work with First Gens. The Summit is a day to learn, grow, and build relationships necessary to successfully work for equity and inclusion on campus.
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First Generation Nation Club Calendar

First Generation Nation (First Gen Nation)

Celebrated First Generation Student Day each year in November and has weekly club meetings.

First Generation Nation Club

For more information, please contact Multicultural Affairs at multiculturalaffairs@worcester.edu or call 508-929-8049.

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Multicultural Affairs Learning Resource Center
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