Our Work

Mission:

To support First-Generation College Students in pursuing a college degree through collaborative programs and events designed to empower and celebrate the unique talents, skills, and identities they bring.

Vision:

To create a campus that empowers, supports, and celebrates First-Generation College Students at Elon University

Program Values:

Community | Authenticity | Empowerment | Passion | Celebration

Community – intentionally built through cultivating meaningful relationships and having a group you can rely on.

Authenticity – embracing your identities and confidently navigating your journey by staying true to yourself

Empowerment – an environment where students are confident, thriving, and authors of their own story

Passion – energy that drives your purpose and aspirations

Celebration – a sense of pride and joy of being a first-generation college student.

FirstGen Forward Partnership

In 2024, we became a Network Champion Campus through FirstGen Forward, a nonprofit that catalyzes first-generation student success nationwide. This designation is a commitment to the university’s efforts to support first-generation students across campus. Other schools include North Carolina Central, James Madison University, Hofstra University, and the University of Washington-Tacoma.