First Generation Students
Join us for a series of events celebrating our first-generation students!
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) is a First-gen Forward institution recognized for its commitment to students taking their family’s first steps into higher education.
All Campuses
First-Generation College Student Kickoff Celebration featuring K.D. Wilson
"One of a Kind: How to take your place, own your journey and leave a legacy"
Thursday, Nov. 9│ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Hear the inspirational story of a first-gen student who graduated college against the odds.
Join us for lunch and watch the livestream at the one of the campuses from 12-1 p.m.
Eastern Campus, Multicultural Center (EEC 158)
Metropolitan Campus, MCC 221
Western Campus, North Galleria
Westshore Campus, SLT Commons
Or watch the livestream from wherever you are.
Eastern Campus
Letter Writing
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Outside of ESS 2133
Faculty and staff are invited to write letters of encouragement to first generation students.
Veterans Day Celebration
Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
EMHC 245
Paying for College Resource Fair
Monday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ESS (Stomp Café)
Connect with departments and supervisors ready to hire! Discover open positions and get help applying. Information about on-campus and community resources will also be provided.
The Future Is Here: An Alumni Panel Discussion
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 3 p.m.
Virtual session
Join us for an alumni panel discussion from our TRIO SSS graduates to discuss what they learned in college, what tips they have beyond Tri-C, and to celebrate what it means to be TRIO Strong
Register for session here.
Open House and Mixer
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
EMHC Lobby (2nd Floor)
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Metropolitan Campus
Letter Writing
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 2 | 1-3 p.m.
MCC 066
Faculty and staff are invited to write letters of encouragement to first generation students.
Share Your First Generation Story
Tuesday, Nov. 9 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Metro Campus Center
The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
First Generation Scholars and Fashion: Networking and Etiquette Mixer
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | Noon - 2 p.m.
MCC 2nd Floor Rear Lobby
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Paying for College Resource Fair
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
South Concourse
Connect with departments and supervisors ready to hire! Discover open positions and get help applying. Information about on-campus and community resources will also be provided.
Turkey Bowling
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | Noon - 2 p.m.
The Pantry (South Concourse)
Fitness for First Generation Scholars
Thursday, Nov. 16 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Recreation Center
Western Campus
Turkey Bowling
Tuesday, Nov. 14| 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lower Galleria
You've probably picked up a turkey and thought, "this weighs more than a bowling ball!"
If your next thought was "I wonder if I can throw this turkey across the floor and hit something?", then we have the opportunity for you!
Join us as we turn the Lower Galleria into a bowling alley...with a frozen turkey as the ball! Students will get two chances to knock down our pins to be entered to win fantastic prizes.
Paying for College Resource Fair
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
WSS (Lower Level, G4 A/B)
Connect with departments and supervisors ready to hire! Discover open positions and get help applying. Information about on-campus and community resources will also be provided.
First Generation and Security
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | Noon - 2 p.m.
Galleria
Winter is coming. Whether you only have a few minutes or two hours, stop by to make a fleece tie blanket with the Disney Fanime Club or knit/crochet a hat or scarf with the Cozy Stitch Club. No experience needed...we'll teach you!
All items will be donated to a local shelter for homeless youth.
Fitness for First Generation Scholars
Thursday, Nov. 16 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Galleria
A healthy mind and body are important. Join Student Engagement and Recreation & Wellness as we bring the Rec Center to the center of campus! That's right, we'll bring some machines to the Galleria so you can try them out, learn about Tri-C's fitness resources and grab a healthy snack.
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Westshore Campus
Letter Writing
Tuesday, Oct. 31 | 9-10 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 9-10 a.m.
SLT 118
Faculty and staff are invited to write letters of encouragement to first generation students.
First-Generation College Student Breakfast
Thursday, Nov. 9 | 9-11 a.m.
SHCS Atrium
Help us kick off First Gen College Student Week with food and a t-shirt!
Success Cart: Enrollment
Monday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Success Cart will make its way around campus with resources and treats!
Share your First Generation story! The Tri-C film crew will be on site to do interviews.
Gratitude Journaling
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 1:15-2:15 p.m.
SLT 222
Learn the art and importance of expressing gratitude to others.
Cookies, Cocoa, Career and Transfer
Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Atrium
Grab a quick pick-me-up of cookies and cocoa with your Career and Transfer Center Specialists on your way to class, and learn about 4-year institutions and careers that may fit your future plans.
Success Cart: Tutoring
Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 2-4 p.m.
The Success Cart will make its way around campus with resources and treats!
Financial Aid Fair and Financial Literacy
Thursday, Nov. 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
SLT 109/The Commons
Stop by the resource fair to learn more about financial aid and how to have strong financial literacy.