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Get involved with FGSS

First-Generation Student Success collaborates with departments across campus to provide programming and events throughout the academic year. The events:

  • Raise awareness about the needs and experiences of first-generation college students.
  • Connect first-generation students with one another and with faculty and staff to build community.
  • Create an environment for first-generation students that welcomes diverse ideas and cultures, promotes lifelong learning, instills values, and cultivates a strong academic identity.

Hokies First Peer Mentoring

  • Hokies First is a peer-to-peer mentoring program where incoming students are intentionally paired with upper-class first-generation college students. From September – April you will meet with your peer mentor at least once a month, and participate in Hokies First monthly cohort programs. These connections will be focused on finding your space at VT, adpating to college courses, creating a personal and professional network, and mentorship aligned to your individual goals.
  • Learn more about Hokies First

Talk-O Tuesdays

  • Talk-O Tuesdays are recurring monthly gatherings traditionally hosted on the first Tuesday of each month. These evenings are dedicated to communal learning, sharing a meal, and (re)connecting with peers, faculty, and staff.

FGSS Programming

  • What types of events can you expect to hear about? FGSS hosts various additional programs throughout the year. These events will be shared via emails, newsletters, and GobblerConnect. Not on the first-generation student listserv yet? No worries, contact firstgen@vt.edu to be added!

National First-Generation College Celebration Week (NFGCCW)

  • A national celebration for first-generation students that Virginia Tech celebrates annually surrounding the week of week of November 8.
  • Learn more about NFGCCW.

First-Generation Welcome Bash

  • In partnership with New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) a welcome celebration to engage the first-gen community during Weeks of Welcome.

First Together Graduation Celebration

  • Each Spring semester we celebrate the graduating class of first-generation students by honoring their academic accomplishments and hosting a special first-generation graduation cording ceremony.

1G@VT

  • A registered student organization focused on creating community for the first-generation population at VT.
  • Learn more about 1G@VT.

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