First Generation Day Celebration

ThuNov4
- Roger Williams University

Save The Date graphic for RWU's inaugural First Generation Day Celebration Nov. 4The University is formally celebrating all of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni who identify – or identified – as first-generation college students, with our inaugural First Generation Day Celebration on Thursday, November 4th

The day will provide an array of professional development and learning opportunities for first-generation learners throughout our community, and celebrate their contributions to RWU and beyond.

The day’s events will include First-Gen pin and sticker pick-ups at various locations on campus, and afternoon sessions – some in person, some virtual – where you will hear from First-Gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni. 

Full First-Gen Day Schedule  

Are you First Gen?

To ensure RWU includes and recognizes all of the first-gen members in our community, we need your help. If you are/were a first-gen college student in your family, please complete this brief survey. Note: First generation being defined as a student whose natural or adoptive parents did not received a baccalaureate degree.

Let Us Know If You're First Gen

We hope you will join us in this wonderful celebration!