National First-Gen College Celebrations Day!

First-Gen Celebrations Week Kick-Off Breakfast

• Join the First-Gen Center staff as we kick-off First-Gen Celebrations week with a free breakfast. Drop in anytime between 8:30-10:30am. Grab a cup of coffee and stay for connections.
  8:30am-Maxcy
• Register by November 2nd

Headshots on the Horseshoe

• Get a professional headshot for free! Photos will be sent to you by email within 2 weeks.
• Registration Required

Cooking Class with the College of  Hospitality, Retail, and Sports, Management

• Join the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management to learn how to prepare a nutritious meal. Spots are limited, so make sure to register before the  23rd deadline!
  5:30pm-Close Hipp
• Registration Required

 Spoken Word and Creative Expressions Night

• Our 2nd annual Spoken Word & Creative Expressions Night with the Counseling and Psychology Services team is not to be missed. Free coffee and art supplies. Hang out and color, while hearing from fellow first-gen students as they share their stories of resilience and celebrate one another!  
  6:30pm-Russell House Underground
• You are invited to share your story, poem, artwork, or song.
• Sign up to reserve your spot on stage.

First-Gen Celebration Hosted by the Arnold School of Public Health

• Stop by the Arnold School of Public Health to connect for other first-gen students, and grab some swag!
  9:30am-ASPH

Getting Started with Research Workshop with the Office of Undergraduate Research

• The Office of Undergraduate Research will provide you with a free lunch while you learn about opportunities to get started with research at USC. No prior experience required.
  12pm-Maxcy
• Registration Requested

First-Gen to Grad School: You Belong Here

• Learn how graduate education can help you achieve your personal, academic, and career goals. Hear directly from current first-generation graduate students as they share their experiences, challenges, successes, and advice for navigating the path to an advanced degree. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or seriously considering graduate school, this session will help you learn about graduate education, funding opportunities, the application process, and why you belong in graduate school.
  1:30pm-Maxcy

Emergency Funding Workshop 

• Peer Coaches from the Student Success Center's Money Management  team will be here to provide you with important emergency funding information. 
  5:30pm-Maxcy

First-Gen Recognition & Awards Ceremony

• First-Gen students, alumni, as well as first-gen champions will be recognized and celebrated.
  5:30pm-Capstone Campus Room
• Registration Required

Coffee & Donuts with the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

• Stop by for free coffee, donuts, and T-shirts while supplies last. Hosted by MCEC First-Gen.
  9am-SWGN 1D49 (i3 Center)

Mutual Expectations Workshop “Experiential Learning at Carolina”  

• The Carolina Experience Office is hosting a workshop to  help students intentionally find the bridge between academic studies and activities beyond the classroom. What exactly is experiential learning and what can it look like for you? How can a faculty member help you find these connections? Join this fun discussion with fellow students and faculty!
  Lunch provided with registration.
  11:45-Russell House Room 322
• Registration Required
   

Teaching First-Gen Community of Practice

• Faculty are invited to join the inaguaral meeting of the FIrst-Gen Community of  Practice
  3pm - Maxcy

First-Gen Tailgate & Connections Fair

• Join us on Greene Street for a fun tailgate and connections resource fair. Free food, giveaways, and games. Campus partners will be there to share important information with you! You don't want to miss this!
  12-2pm-Greene Street

Service Saturday with First-Gen Center & LLC

• Calling all first-gen students, faculty, and staff. We'll wrap up this amazing week with giving back to our USC community. Sign up for Service Saturday
  8:30am check-in @ Russell House
• Registration Required

Gamecock Football Watch Party with the College of Information and Communications 

• Join the CIC and cheer on the Gamecocks as they face Arkansas on the road. at the first-gen watch party.  Enjoy free snacks while you make new friends, or bring a friend wth you! 
  7:30pm in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications (800 Sumter St.) , Room 114