First Generation Fellows Cohort

First Generation Fellows is a program that provides individualized support to students who identify as first in their family to graduate from college. The program is designed for first-generation sophomore and transfer students.

The cohort of students that are selected into the program benefit from various support programs, services, and extensive campus referral networks that help enrich their academic life.  The students also participate in monthly Lunch and Learns with faculty and staff that focus on the themes of navigation, empowerment, and leadership. After completing their requirements cohort participants qualify for a $300 book scholarship.

Who can apply?

The First Gen Fellows cohort program is open to first-generation students who are classified as sophomore, and transfer students. Students can apply for the Autumn, Winter, and Spring cohorts.

Why Join First Gen Fellows Cohort

Benefits of a First Gen Fellow

  • Monthly Lunch & Learns
  • Workshop Series
  • Signature Events
  • Networking
  • Peer Success Mentors
  • $300 Book Scholarship

Requirements

  • Meetings with your Academic Advisor once per quarter
  • Attend 1 Workshop per quarter
  • Meet with your Peer Success Mentor once per quarter
  • Career Prep.
    • 1st Quarter: Register on Handshake and upload an updated resume
    • 2nd Quarter: Submit a Cover Letter and upload an updated resume
      • If you are a returnee of the cohort, you need to update your resume as well as submitting a cover letter. Visit Career Development & Education website to look at Resume Samples, Cover Letter Templates and more.
    • 3rd Quarter: Attend the Career Fair and provide a list of three prospective job opportunities or internships you are interested in.
  • Attend one or at least both of the monthly faculty/staff Lunch and Learns
  • Complete the End of the Quarter Survey
APPLY BY JAN 10, 2023

Lunch & Learns

The purpose of our Lunch and Learn program is to give students the opportunity to hear and share stories of what it means to be First Gen. It also provides faculty and staff with an opportunity to talk with first gen students about their experiences as a member of the UW Tacoma community and provide students with tools to succeed, as well as any resources they may find useful on and off campus.

Cohort Requirements

1. Attend the Orientation Meeting

2. Meetings with your Academic Advisor once per quarter

Schedule an appointment

3. Attend one workshop per quarter

4. Meet with your Peer Success Mentor once per quarter

Learn more about our Peer Success Mentors

5. Career Prep

  • 1st Quarter: Register on Handshake and upload an updated resume
  • 2nd Quarter: Submit a Cover Letter and upload an updated resume
    • If you are a returnee of the cohort, you need to update your resume as well as submitting a cover letter. Visit Career Development & Education website to look at Resume Samples, Cover Letter Templates and more
  • 3rd Quarter: Attend the Career Fair and provide a list of three prospective job opportunities or internships you are interested in.

Career Development & Education Website
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6. Attend at least one Lunch & Learn