This page is specifically designed for students who have been accepted to the 2024 First Gen Roo Scholars Program. If you are not a part of this program, feel free to explore the other resources available on other pages of this website, as you will likely not find this page helpful. 

IMPORTANT DATES 

Sunday, August 11th: Early move-in for scholars who have a fall housing contract. 

Monday, August 12th to Friday, August 16th: First Gen Roo Scholars Welcome Week Program. 

• Welcome Week: Scholars will participate in in-person activities throughout the entire week that will allow scholars the chance to get to know campus better, build a community with other First Gen Roos, meet their peer mentor for the Fall semester, attend professor-led academic sessions to give a feel for being in a college class, go to campus resource workshops to better understand all the supports available on campus, and it is a great opportunity to get more comfortable on campus and start getting to know people before the semester even starts.

Monday, August 19th: First Day of Classes

Monday, November 4th to Saturday, November 8th: National First Generation Celebration

WELCOME WEEK SCHEDULE DRAFT

INFO FROM FGR SCHOLARS ORIENTATION DAY