| Details: | CMU's Inaugural Black Alumni Weekend provides space for continued CMU engagement, as well as the cultivation of relationships with – and among – Black alumni. Alumni will have several opportunities to connect with their contemporaries while learning from current students about their experiences on campus. Share with undergraduates how they can build their network and gain insight into post-graduate industries. Talk smack on the courts and then dress to impress at this year's sneaker ball. Center yourself at our ecumenical service and commune once more before departing Mount Pleasant. This is an event you don't want to miss! June 28, 2024 June 29, 2024 Generations Alumni Panel Lunch and (Opt-In) Networking Campus Tour Sneaker Ball June 30, 2024 Brunch on Your Own For questions not related to registration, please contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at diversity@cmich.edu or 989-774-3700. Accommodation: The planning committee has secured a discounted hotel room block at the Courtyard Mt. Pleasant at Central Michigan University. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must book your room by May 29th to receive the discounted rate. |
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| Sponsor: | Alumni Relations Office for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
| Contact: | Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion diversity@cmich.edu 989-774-3700 |
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First Gen Central
What is a First Generation college student?
There are many different ways to define what and who First Generation College Students are. At Central Michigan University, we use the definition that the federal government uses the definition that is in-line with the United States Department of Education. More specifically, a student is considered First-Generation if the educational level of both parents as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as never attended college.
In other words, if you have parents that did not seek an education beyond a high-school diploma, your exposure to or knowledge of the university experience in general is limited.
What is First Gen Central?
First Gen Central is a hub for all things at CMU that are set up to help facilitate the successful transition into and journey through your college experience at CMU.
While all new students have to navigate college as a new experience, First Gen students can have a limited frame of reference about higher education and the systems that are a part of it. We are here to help provide insight and support with navigating college. From financial aid and academic advising, to residence life and getting involved, it is our hope that this initiative will help you be more successful!
