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First Generation Initiative

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firstgeneration@hws.edu

Shanelle France '11
Director of Intercultural Programs and Initiatives
france@hws.edu

What is FGI?

The First Generation Initiative (FGI) is an institutional initiative that strives to build a connected community of first generation students, faculty, staff and alumni who support one another. At HWS, students are considered first-generation if their legal parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a four-year degree. It is important to us that all HWS students are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to succeed to their full academic potential. First generation college students are many things: proud, humble, ambitious, tenacious, trailblazing, talented, and resilient.

The FGI has a wide variety of programming and events that focus on connecting first generation students with the support and guidance that they need to make the most of their HWS experience.