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National First-Generation Celebration Day

National First-Gen Day is celebrated on November 8t of every year to commemorate Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Higer Education Act "HEA" of 1965. Through this act we were able to enable the Federal Financial Aid Programs to fund students education and invest in college and universities. Till this day we can see the contributions of the Higher Education Act "HEA" with programs like EOP, Federal TRIO programs, and other programs that promote access to higher education for first-generation college students. 

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Celebrate National First-Gen Day With Triton Firsts

Every Week 6, UC San Diego celebrates National First-Generation Celebration Day and the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. UC San Diego is proud to be recognized as a First-Gen Forward Advisory Institution. 

Interested in celebrating National First Gen Day with us? Email Triton Firsts at firstgentritons@ucsd.edu 

 

National First-Gen Day Fair Flyer

Join us for a day of community, celebration, and fun! Enjoy carnival games, crafts, food, free merch, and campus resource booths as we honor and uplift our first-gen Tritons.

Thursday, November 6th  |  3–5 PM  |  Matthew’s Quad

RSVP to Celebrate!

Snap a Memory! Grab a Tote!
Photobooth Strip Sample

Try our First-Gen Photobooth and take home a souvenir!

First-Gen Tote Bag

Grab your exclusive First-Gen Tote Bag while supplies last!

Triton Firsts x FSAP: First-Gen Professionals Support Group

First-Gen professionals are invited to join Triton Firsts and FSAP to celebrate National First-Gen Day through a one-time conversational group. Build community and share lived experiences in a supportive space!

📅 Wednesday, November 5th
🕛 12–1 PM
📍 Eleanor Roosevelt Room, Price Center

Join the Discussion

Triton Firsts x FGSA: First-Gen Block Printing Social

Join Triton Firsts and the First Generation Student Alliance in celebrating National First-Gen Day with a creative mixer! We’ll be decorating postcards with styrofoam block printing while celebrating first-gen identity.

📅 Tuesday, November 4th
🕐 1–2:30 PM
📍 Student Services Center, Conference Room 300
(Right next to the Financial Aid Office.)

Reserve Your Spot

First-Gen Grad Social

Graduate students are invited to celebrate National First-Gen Day with Triton Firsts with a lunch social at Dirty Birds! Come and build community with fellow grad students on campus!

📅 Monday, November 3th
🕒 12-1 PM
📍 Dirty Birds

Reserve Your Seat

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