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Defining First-Generation Students

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Terrier F1RSTS

Thousands of BU students are the first in their families to attend college or to seek graduate and professional degrees. We proudly call them “Terrier F1RSTS.” We admire the resilience and self-reliance of these trailblazing students and strive to provide practical resources to help them succeed.  Get to know some of our Terrier F1RSTS by checking out the videos on the “Learn More” page.

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A First-Gen Forward Institution

Boston University is proud to have been named a First-gen Forward institution. This designation recognizes our commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.

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News

Newbury Center Welcome and Orientation – Fall 2023

What is a first-generation undergrad student?  A student in the first generation of their family to go to college (i.e., a student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings and cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees). What is a first-generation graduate/professional student?  A student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did […]

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New Terrier-Run Podcast Aims to Be a Resource for First-Gen Latina Students

Vicky Plasencia (COM’23) created project with guidance from BU’s Newbury Center Vicky Plasencia (COM’23), a public relations major and international student from Argentina, created the First-Gen Latina Podcast to help other first-generation college students navigate financial aid and other challenges of university life.   With the help of BU’s Newbury Center, a campus support service for first-generation college […]

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First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2023

Third-Annual First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony The Newbury Center invited all Terrier F1RSTS graduating this May to join us for our 3rd Annual First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 19th, from 7:30-9:30pm. We recognized 184 of our graduating first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Boston University’s third annual First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony was live-streamed on […]

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

CCD: Crafting Your Cover Letter

Day: Thursday Sep 21st Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm https://bu.joinhandshake.com/events/1316092/share_preview

First-Gen Fuel Up Friday & First-Gen Coaching

Day: Friday Sep 22nd Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B18
First-gen Grad & Professional Students

BUMC: First-Gen Friday

Day: Friday Sep 22nd Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm BUMC L212/214

Newbury Center AY Kick-Off & Alumni Weekend

Day: Friday Sep 22nd Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Newbury Center- 755 Commonwealth Ave. Suite B18

Imposter Syndrome with Wellbeing

Day: Tuesday Sep 26th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B18

First-Gen Support Group

Day: Wednesday Sep 27th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B18

First-Gen Fellowships

Day: Thursday Sep 28th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Newbury Center- 755 Commonwealth Ave. Suite B18

First-Gen Fuel Up Friday & First-Gen Coaching

Day: Friday Sep 29th Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B18
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