What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree — a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree.
- The First-Generation Honor Society, Tri-Alpha (Alpha Alpha Alpha) is now accepting applications from all first-gen Wichita State faculty, staff, alumni and students. The intent of membership is to build support and advocate for the academic excellence first-generation college students.
- Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Becca Johnson, residence life coordinator for Housing and Residence Life.
- First-gen T-shirts are available at the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Store Shocker Store for $12.