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Terrier F1RSTS – The First-Generation Network

Be part of the BU first-gen community by signing up for BU Connects and joining the Terrier F1RSTS – The First-Generation Network subgroup.  Build your network with fellow first-gen alumni, undergraduate/graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, and allies; and watch for special events and mentoring opportunities with current first-gen students.

Not sure if you’re a Terrier F1RST alum?  Check out the definitions below:

  • Undergraduate alum – an alum whose parents/guardian/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings or cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees
  • Graduate/Professional alum – an alum whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree, such as a JD or MD.

News

Resource Guide: Everything BU International Students and Faculty Need to Know Right Now

Amid rising concerns for the safety and protection of international students and scholars across the country, many questions are coming from Boston University’s own international community—around their visas, their legal rights, their international travel plans, and other issues.  BU Today has compiled a list of resources and important information that the University has put together (as […]

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First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2025

First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2025 Graduation is always a reason to celebrate, but it’s an especially proud occasion for first-generation students. Before Commencement each May, we hold a pinning ceremony to celebrate BU’s first-gen graduates. Each student participating in the ceremony invites a guest—a family member or other supporter—who will have the honor of “pinning” […]

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

First-Gen Summer Lunch Series

Day: Wednesday Jun 4th Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04
First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

First-Gen Snacks and Crafts

Day: Wednesday Jun 11th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04
First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

First-Gen Summer Lunch Series

Day: Wednesday Jun 18th Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04

Newbury Center Closed

Day: Thursday Jun 19th Time: All Day
First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

First-Gen Snacks and Crafts

Day: Wednesday Jun 25th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04
First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

First-Gen Summer Lunch Series

Day: Wednesday Jul 2nd Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04

Newbury Center Closed

Day: Friday Jul 4th Time: All Day
First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

First-Gen Snacks and Crafts

Day: Wednesday Jul 9th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04