First-Generation Bulls
First-Gen Week Nov. 5-12
Belong & Thrive!
Find your community, celebrate your journey, and connect with other first-generation students at USF.
What You’ll Gain:
- Connection with other first-generation students
- Established relationships with faculty and staff
- Celebration of your identity and achievements
- Engagement with the greater community
First-Gen Bulls celebrations!
First-Gen Week is a time to celebrate the experiences, strengths, and achievements of first-generation students. Through events, connections, and shared experiences, students can build community, find support, and feel a strong sense of belonging at USF.
From November 5 -12, USF celebrates its incredible first-gen community with a variety of events and activities across all three campuses!
Last year's First-Gen Week offered two signature events: the inaugural Tri Alpha national first-gen honor society induction ceremony on First-Gen Day - Nov. 8th - and Paving the Path: Your First-Gen College Story Closing Panel Dinner on Nov. 12th. On every campus, the week kicked off Nov. 5th at Bull Market.
Calendar of Events
Please join the First-Gen Community on BullsConnect for detailed information on specific activities and to register.
All Week Long: Flash Mentoring with USF Alumni! | Virtual
Wednesday, Nov. 5
- First Gen Celebration at Bull Market | Sarasota-Manatee
- Spotlight Podcast with Muma College of Business | Library Deck St. Pete | Noon - 1pm
- Kickoff at Bull Market with Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) | Tampa
Thursday, Nov. 6
- First Gen Breakfast with New Student Connections | Sarasota-Manatee | FREE FOOD!
- Think Global, Learn Global with Education Abroad | Tampa
- First Gen Flapjacks with New Student and Family Engagement | St. Pete | FREE FOOD!
Friday, Nov. 7
- First Gen Friday – Champions monthly meeting | VIRTUAL
Saturday, Nov. 8: NATIONAL FIRST-GEN COLLEGE STUDENT DAY
- Inaugural Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony | Tampa | Noon - 3 pm
Monday, Nov. 10
- FREE Headshot with Career & Professional Development | Tampa
- Vision Boards with Transfer Student Success | St. Petersburg | Tampa | FREE FOOD!
- Career Workshop with New Student Connections | Sarasota-Manatee
Wednesday, Nov. 12
- First Gen Market | St. Petersburg
- First Gen Resource Fair with Undergraduate Studies at Bull Market | Tampa
- Skills to Conquer the World BBQ at MUMA College of Business | Tampa | FREE FOOD!
- Paving the Path: Your First-Gen College Story Closing Panel Dinner | St Petersburg
Please stay tuned to our BullsConnect page to keep up to date on planned activities and programs!
Stay Connected Beyond First-Gen Week
If you are looking to stay involved year-round, join a community of high-achieving first-generation students:
Want to Chat?
Reach out to our First-Gen Team to explore the possibilities!