First-Gen Graduation Celebration Pictures
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Upcoming Events & Programs
First-Generation Initiatives partners with colleagues and offices from across campus and in the Denver community to offer events and programs that support the engagement of First-Generation students.听听
National First-Gen 海角直播 Celebration Day
Celebrating the First-Gen Identity
On November 8th, colleges and universities across the country celebrate and recognize the students, alumni, faculty, staff who identify as first in their families to pursue and attain a college degree.
This date commemorates the day Congress approved the Higher Education Act (HEA) in 1965. The HEA legislation made critical investments in institutions, and funded programs like TRiO Upward Bound, Student Support Services, and Educational Talent Search in an effort increase the access, retention, and graduation of first-generation, low-income students.鈥�听
The date is now known as National First-Generation 海角直播 Celebration Day.
At 海角直播 Denver we celebrate First-Gen students for the entire week! Connecting first-gen students, faculty and staff to resources and events. National First-Generation Week programming focuses on celebrating our first-generation students, supporting first-gen students in navigating their college journeys, sharing best-practices for faculty and staff, and building a community of champions in support of their success.
海角直播 Denver Programming
海角直播 Denver Fall 2026 Programming – coming soon!
First-Generation Graduation Celebration
海角直播 Denver鈥檚 First-Generation Graduation Celebration is a celebration of YOU! The obstacles you overcame before and during your college journey, the contributions you鈥檝e made to our campus community but also to future generations of your family members, and to the trailblazer you鈥檝e become as a career-ready Roadrunner alum.听听
All first-gen students receive First-Generation Honors Cords as the first in their family to complete a college degree, and that’s truly a reason to celebrate! 听
Register Today at the link below! 听Remember to use the hashtag #海角直播DenverGrad and to tag @msudenverfirstgen so we can see and share all your photos on Instagram.
Event Photos: Take a moment to re-live the magic, the joy, and the unforgettable memories of the First-Generation Graduation Celebration through these incredible .
Can’t Join Us: If you鈥檙e unable to attend the celebration, e-mail us at [email protected] and we鈥檒l give you instructions on how to pick up your First-Generation graduation cord.
Resources for First-Generation Students
Immigrant Services Program
Nearly 80% of Immigrant students are also first-generation students. The Immigrant Services Program at the Metropolitan State University of Denver is an academic and social support program that aims to increase enrollment, retention, and graduation of undocumented, DACA, immigrant, and refugee students.
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Roadrunner Success Guides
Universities can feel overwhelming if you鈥檙e unfamiliar with the many offices, departments, and processes that make up a normal term or academic year. The guides offer a 鈥渉ow-to" in successfully navigating your path to graduation, from paying tuition to understanding your grades to registering for courses.
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