We Celebrate You
On November 8th, universities nationwide will be honoring NASPA’s National First-Generation College Celebration! You may wonder, what is national first-generation day and why celebrate on November 8? National first-generation day is an invitation to celebrate our resilient community of students who are the first in their family to pursue a four-year undergraduate degree in the United States. November 8 was identified as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Join us in advancing an asset-based national narrative on the valuable and rich contributions our first-generation students add to university settings!
A Message From Chancellor Rich Lyons
You're Invited!
First Gen Forward: First, and Not The Last
We are thrilled to invite you to our campus-wide celebration in honor of National First-Generation College Celebration Day! On Thursday November 6th, 2025 we will honor the first-generation college community including students, staff, faculty, administrators and alumni. Please join us for this beautiful opportunity to come together and recognize the incredible contributions and achievements of first-generation college students. This event is proudly co-hosted by the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Division of Equity and Inclusion, Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3), Graduate Division, Office for Graduate Diversity, and the Division of Student Affairs.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Alumni House, UC Berkeley
Join us as we celebrate the determination, achievements, and positive impact that first-generation students bring to our community. Let’s connect, share our stories, and inspire one another to continue paving the way for future generations. You can register for this event via the following link: tinyurl.com/2025FirstGenUCB. We look forward to celebrating with you!
First-Generation Student, Staff, & Faculty Profiles
A compilation of comprehensive resources and community spaces for first-generation undergraduate students, graduate students & staff at UC Berkeley. Please share this resource widely with your networks. Click on this link to view the first- gen community resource guide.