Celebrate First-Gen Week (Nov. 7-11)
Coinciding with the National First-Generation College Celebration day on November 8, join You First at VCU and other campus groups for a week-long celebration of our first-generation students and their successes.
2023 First-Generation Student Success Research Grants Available
You can review the Request for Applications PDF and submit applications electronically here.
What is a first-generation college student?
If neither of your parents or legal guardians earned a bachelor's degree, then you are a first-generation college student.
How do I connect with other first-gens?
A new student organization, You First at VCU, formed in 2018. To find out more about the organization and to become involved email youfirst@vcu.edu.
VCU awarded $2M grant to expand first-generation student center
Grant supports expansion of You First at VCU First-Generation Student Success and Research Center.
Class of 2021: Elijah Dawson, the first in his family to graduate from college, has big plans
The School of the Arts student is ambitious and has a passion for art history and research. “The goal is to have a ‘Dr.’ in front of my name.”
VCU awarded grant to expand its You First program
A $200,000 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund will allow You First at VCU to become the You First at VCU, First-Generation Student Success and Research Center.
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