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First-generation Students at É侫ÊÓƵ
We’re here to help you take that first big step
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Get the support you need as a first-generation college student
We know how big of a transition it can be to start college, so we want to provide you with as much support and as many resources as possible to help you succeed.
Emma Marsland '25, a criminology and criminal justice major with a concentration in peace officer standards and training, shares how the support and resources É侫ÊÓƵ provided her as a first-generation college student helped her transition to college successfully.
Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society
Join a prestigious national honor society
The Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society is a national honor society that celebrates the success of first-generation college students. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, É侫ÊÓƵ officially launched the Theta Psi Chapter of the honor society, with 41 students and six staff members initiated at the Charting and Initiation Ceremony.
To be eligible to join, you must complete a membership application and also meet the following criteria:
- Be a current, full-time degree-seeking student
- Have completed at least 32 credit hours, of which at least one full-time semester must have been completed at É侫ÊÓƵ
- Achieved an overall GPA of at least 3.2 in all of your coursework
- Come from a family where neither parent nor legal guardian has earned a bachelor’s degree
For more information, visit the national .
Advisor: Carlos D. Sneed, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs/Associate Dean of Students
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Being able to build a community is so important, and É侫ÊÓƵ is such a warm, welcoming community. That warmth and friendliness make things so much easier.
Resources for first generation students
Be recognized for your achievements
The first-generation graduate reception and pinning ceremony and the first-generation honor society induction.
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For firsts, since day one.
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