We Are Inspired by Our First-Generation Students. At SUNY Cortland, we proudly recognize our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Being the first in your family to attend a four-year college ...

First Gen Circle: A Movement of Belonging. First Gen Circle is more than a phrase—it’s a movement and mindset that celebrates and supports students and faculty who are the first in their families to ...

When first-generation college students have the information, network and emotional support they need, college goes from feeling insurmountable to achievable. And families get to celebrate their ...

A first-generation student is a person who self-reports that neither of their parents completed a four-year degree, and 25% of incoming freshmen in the class of 2028 were considered first ...

How it works: The First-Generation Center (FGC), which opened in fall 2024 within Maxcy College residence hall on campus, includes a variety of support services and resources. A dedicated director and ...