2025 First-Generation Celebration Week

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The University of Michigan and the First-Gen Gateway celebrate first-generation college students November 3rd - November 7th in honor of National First-Generation College Student Day! All week long, we will be putting on events to support and bring visibility to the nearly 4,000 first-generation college students on our campus.





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First-Generation Gateway located in the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (3rd floor of the Student Activities Building)

Kickoff the University of Michigan's First-Generation College Student Celebration Week with the Gateway! Stop in for a free First-Gen t-shirt, coffee, snacks, and learn more about our programming and resources!

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Chrysler Center (Lobby)

Stop in to say hello, grab a warm drink and snack, and share what it means to be a first-generation student.

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Virtual

Join us for a panel discussion featuring first-generation student alumni sharing how they navigated the unique challenges and triumphs first-generation students experience after graduation. This event is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association and First-Gens @ UM.

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Individual schools and colleges across the University of Michigan are encouraged to host their own events on this day!


See the tag "firstgenweek" in Happenings to find out what is planned  

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Student Activities Building - 3003 (University Career Center (3rd floor of the SAB))

Operation Graduation is a multi-day rental event designed to ease the financial burden of purchasing a graduation gown. As part of a CSG initiative that began in 2018 and is proudly continued by the current Programming Board, students will have the opportunity to borrow graduation gowns at no cost.

This year, we’re shifting from a month-long program to a special event format. A limited number of gowns will be available and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to students who attend.

To promote sustainability and ensure accessibility for future graduating classes, students are required to return their gowns after their commencement ceremony. Please note that failure to return a gown will result in consequences determined by CSG.

Operation Graduation is proudly hosted by CSG’s Programming Board in partnership with the University Career Center (UCC). Join us in celebrating your achievements while supporting an initiative that makes graduation more affordable and sustainable for everyone!

In recognition of First Gen Week happening November 3rd-7th First Gen students will be able to pick up their First Gen Stole in partnership with First Generation Gateway.


To register for this event: https://umich.joinhandshake.com/events/1835091/share_preview

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2025 First-Generation Celebration Week
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