November 3, 2025
Morrell Street
College Ave Campus
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
First-Generation College Success
What is National First-Generation College Celebration Day?
First-Generation College Celebration Day advances an asset-based national narrative on first-generation student experiences and outcomes. Use November 8 to encourage communities to understand better the systemic barriers plaguing higher education and the support necessary for this critical and resilient population to continue thriving.
National First-Generation Week Events
Thanks for celebrating with us during First-Gen Week 2025!
November 4, 2025
Rutgers Club
4:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
November 5, 2025
Multipurpose Room
College Ave Student Center
7 p.m.–9 p.m.
November 7, 2025
Livingston Plaza
Livingston Campus
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
with the Office of Graduate Student Life
November 3, 2025
Graduate Student Lounge
College Ave Campus
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
November 5, 2025
Graduate Student Lounge
College Ave Campus
9 a.m.–11 a.m.
November 6, 2025
Collaborative Learning Center
Livingston Student Center
12–2 p.m.
Scholar Highlights
Cooperman Scholar Brandon Mejia '24
Rutgers Launches New Weeklong Celebration of First-Generation Students featuring Cooperman Scholar Brandon Mejia