Almost half way through the quarter keep up the great work! You got this! Check out some opportunities and resources below that are sure to provide support. You will find some great ways to connect with your fellow first gen peers and entire campus.
Upcoming Events First-Gen Events
Dinner with First-Gen Alumni
Date: Wednesday, May 8 @5:30-8pm
Join UCR alumni who were the first in their family to graduate answer your questions about their college experience, career options and expertise they have gained. The program will include a networking mixer, panel Q&A and a sit-down dinner. Light appetizers, dinner, dessert, and refreshments will be provided.
First-Generation Student Lunch & Learn
Date: Tuesday, April 23 @ 12-1pm
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Date: Thursday, May 9 @12-1pm
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Location: HUB room 265
Come join ResLife for these great workshops and discussion. Click above to see each sessions topics. RSVP encouraged but not required.
Continue to visit the First Gen website for updates and events.
Helpful Resources
Your wellness matters! Need support? Check out the services from Health, Well being, & Safety.
Spring registration is approaching. If you have questions or concerns visit your academic advising center.
Have financial aid questions, make an appointment with the Highlander One Stop Shop.
Seeking community on campus, check out the Ethnic & Gender Centers and campus life via clubs/orgs/events
Additional Campus Student Opportunities
Please take advantage of some great opportunities to expand your college experience with some awesome programs below.
Chancellors Research Symposium
Interested in undergraduate research? Come support students and their research. See how you can be a part of this symposium next year.
Tuesday, May 7th Virtual 9:30-4:45pm
Wednesday, May 8th Virtual 9-5:15pm
Thursday, May 9th Virtual 9:30-4:45pm
Friday, May 10th In Person 10-3pm
Poster sessions will be held in a large white tent on Pierce Lawn, next to the UCR Bell Tower.
UC Capital Internships (Washington DC & Sacramento)
LEARN. INTERN. NETWORK. EXPLORE at UCCS and UCDC! Prabhnoor Kaur, UCDC alum and student ambassador, will host a virtual info session on Friday, April 26 at 1:00pm. RSVP to learn more!
Supplemental Instruction (SI) & Tutoring
The ARC supports over 80 courses per quarter with SI and tutoring. The schedules for spring quarter can be found here: https://arc.ucr.edu/tap and https://arc.ucr.edu/si#schedule.
ARC Mindful Study Sessions
Come learn how to study effectively using the Pomodoro Technique in the Academic Resource Center! Mindful Study Sessions be on Wednesdays from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm in the ARC. Coffee and tea will be provided.
Health Professions Advising Center
Are you interested in a health profession or medical school? Be sure to meet with a HPAC advisor and view their upcoming workshops.
Click here if you'd like be a part of our student highlight on website
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Looking to improve your career readiness skills? Check out FirstGenU Career Institute.
They are currently recruiting students for their Summer I 2024 Cohort. Please register here by Tuesday, May 7th, to join this upcoming cohort. Program dates are Monday, May 13th – Sunday, June 16th.
This is a FREE program during which students can complete self-paced modules as well as attend virtual enrichment events and social hours to dive deeper into the skills they are learning and connect with their peers, staff, and volunteers. Students who complete the program earn digital badges, access to a professional network, information about internships, and other exciting benefits.
Looking to improve your career readiness skills?
Check out FirstGenU Career Institute
They are currently recruiting students for their Summer I 2024 Cohort. Please register here by Tuesday, May 7th, to join this upcoming cohort. Program dates are Monday, May 13th – Sunday, June 16th.
This is a FREE program during which students can complete self-paced modules as well as attend virtual enrichment events and social hours to dive deeper into the skills they are learning and connect with their peers, staff, and volunteers. Students who complete the program earn digital badges, access to a professional network, information about internships, and other exciting benefits.
