Cornell First In Class Program

Cornell First in Class seeks to support, encourage, and empower first generation students on Cornell University's campus.

First in Class is Cornell’s first generation student support initiative that aims to build a sense of community among first generation students on campus for mutual support and growth. Our community is a space by and for first generation students with support from Cornell’s Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives. Together we promote academic excellence and achievements while spreading awareness

04/18/2019

Reflections on Being a First-Gen College Student.

Please join us for dinner from Taste of Thai Express at 6:30pm and evening of storytelling starting at 7pm on Tuesday 4/23 in the lower level lounge of the Latino Living Center.

We are excited to welcome special guests Dr. Sergio I. Garcia-Rios from the College of Arts and Science, Dr. Verónica Martínes-Matsuda from the Industrial Labor Relations School, and alumni Dennis Delasi Nyanyo as well as all who are reading this post!

11/20/2018

Interested in attending 1vyG, a conference by and for first-gen students?

Applications are now being accepted to join Cornell's First-In-Class program and the First-Gen Student Union at 1vyG Princeton from Feb 15-17!

We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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11/13/2018

WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FRESHMAN REPRESENTATIVE!

FGSU is going through some very exciting changes and we're looking for a freshman that is willing to offer their perspective and who is excited to make a genuine impact in the first-generation community at Cornell.

Applications are due November 15th.

See application at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1hY3s8wCXkk-eoHe2KgqoRxb9L-ckiw9lTcN7stom49QEQA/viewform

11/13/2018

First-year Students CAN find great internships and externships!

Wed, 11/14 from 5–6pm at The Tatkon Center

Hear from an experienced panel of students and Rita Boratav of Cornell Career Services. Career interests and experiences include biotechnology, pharmaceutical industry, medical research, human resources, banking, U.S. State Department, entertainment, media, sales, and NBC Universal.

02/09/2018

Janet McKinley ’74 Family Grant
The Janet McKinley ’74 Family Grant is open to all Cornell sophomores (at the time of application) for the purpose of assisting students in pursuing interesting and entrepreneurial summer projects that benefit the public good. Applicants who have broad interests and demonstrate entrepreneurial creativity are encouraged to apply. The stipend for the summer experience will cover related costs up $5,000.
Applications are due Monday, March 5th, 2018 by 4:30. Applications can be found here.
For more information, and to view past projects, please visit our website.
For questions regarding the grant and/or your application, please contact Stefana Soitos: [email protected]

01/29/2018

10/16/2017

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Cornell First In Class Program Cornell First in Class seeks to support, encourage, and empower first generation students on Cornell University's campus.