A large group of students posing for a photo at a First Gen Fridays event.

For more information about First-Gen Friday's, please contact Lissett De La Cruz by email at ldelacruz1@csustan.edu or (209) 667-3660.

First-Gen Friday's

First-Gen Friday's (FGF) is a workshop series presented by the Advising and Success Center. The workshop series is a collaborative effort to promote the visibility of Stanislaus State staff, faculty, and alumni leaders who were themselves, first-generation college students. The workshop series will include a variety of topics and activities such as speakers, social interactions, and networking, etc.

Two people standing next to each other in "First-Gen" shirts

Our Purpose

The main purpose of this workshop series is to foster a sense of belonging that can boost the engagement, retention, and success rates among Stanislaus State First-Gen students.

Note: For our program, a “first-generation college student” is identified as a student whose parent/guardian has not received a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.

Lissett De La Cruz and a student pose for photo.

First-Gen / [Furst-jen] / Adjective

See also: trailblazer, resilient, leader, determined

You are the first in your family to attend a 4-year institution. Your parents did not graduate from a 4-year institution. You are still considered first-generation even if your siblings attended and graduated from a 4-year institution.

*Stanislaus State serves large numbers of first-generation college students, according to the CSU Analytics Office 73% of our Fall 2021 students are the first in their families to attend college.

73% of Stan State students are First-Gen!*

First-Gen Gratitude Board

New! Add messages, comments, and pictures of why you are grateful to be a First-Gen student. Feel free to share freely as this is a safe space. Also, feel free to share encouraging messages or tips for other first-gen students.

Hand and heart.

All students encounter diverse challenges when adjusting to college life. Stanislaus State is providing a First-Generation* specialized workshop series, First-Gen Fridays, which will be able to teach students the tools needed to overcome any obstacles they will face in college. 

The topics of discussion will focus on first-gen obstacles such as:

Stan State students

Cultural Capital Empowerment

Social event for Stan State students.

Confidence Building

Stan State staff and students interacting.

Social Capital Building

 

 

InnovateU First Gen Empowerment Hub logo.

InnovateU: Crafting Agency through Creativity and Community

InnovateU aims to elevate the voice and agency of students in our campus. InnovateU brings a research-based approach to co-create an enriched learning environment in which you will engage in self-reflection, storytelling, collective inquiry, non-violent communication, artistic expression, and creative play. Our commitment lies in crafting a holistic and empowering platform that embraces individuality, harnesses creativity, and forges a sense of belonging, ensuring you feel empowered to excel and thrive in your higher education pursuits.

This program requires you to commit to attend 6 in-person sessions on Fridays.

Dates: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19 (Not including Spring Break)
Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Requirements: Open to all Stan State students.
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2024.


Please email Ldelacruz1@csustan.edu if you have any questions.

Apply to Participate


“First-Gen Friday: Let's Prep for the Semester”

February 9, 2024
Time: 11am |  Location: MSR130


“First-Gen Friday: FAFSA & Dream Act Updates”

February 16, 2024
Time: 11am |  Location: Zoom


“TBA”

March 8, 2024
Time: TBA |  Location: TBA


“First-Gen Friday: Credit and Budgeting”

March 15, 2024
Time: TBA |  Location: TBA


“First-Gen Friday: Time to Make a Plan”

March 29, 2024
Time: 1pm |  Location: Join on Zoom


“Self-Care Workshop”

April 26, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. |  Location: Join on Zoom

First-Gen Friday's. Student wearing a branded First Gen t-shirt and hat.

 

First Gen Fridays group Zoom picture
First Gen Fridays group Zoom picture

 

Group of students standing in a classroom
Academic Success Center Information Table
Woman standing with a shirt that reads "First-Gen"

 


“Welcome Warriors”

September 8, 2023
1 p.m.  |  Zoom ID: 2096673660


“Lets Get Involved on Campus”

September 29, 2023
3 p.m. | In-Person, Location TBA


Registration: Time to Make a Plan”

October 20, 2023
11 a.m. |  Zoom ID: 2096673660


“Graduation and Beyond

November 3, 2023
11 a.m. |  Zoom ID: 2096673660


Self-Care Workshop

December 1, 2023
3 p.m. |  Zoom ID: 2096673660


Summer Workshop Series

Sun with rays.

Presented by CJ Chaney, Academic Advisor. Lissett De La Cruz, Academic Advisor.

"Applying for Grad School Workshop"

Come and learn how to do research on applying for GRAD school! You will receive a spreadsheet template to keep you organized during your search for the right program for you!

Aug. 11, 2023
11 a.m.

Virtual
ZOOM ID: 2096673660

"Let's Get Organized Workshop"

Come and get yourself organized for the semester! We will have an array of organizational materials for you (binders, pens, binder tabs). And we will discuss email etiquette.
Bring: Planner, Syllabi for classes, work schedules, etc.

Please RSVP with Lissett via email: Ldelacruz1@csustan.edu

Aug. 25, 2023
11 a.m.

In-person:
Bizzini 122

"Confidence Talk: Exploring Imposter Syndrome"

February 10, 2023
11 a.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | In case you missed the workshop, here is the recording. Recorded Workshop

“Lets Get Linked-In”

February 24, 2023
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  (Same Content) | Zoom ID: 2096673660

“Summer School Financial Aid Updates”

March 3, 2023
11 a.m. (Same Content) | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | In case you missed the workshop, here is the recording. Recorded Workshop

“Registration: Time to Make a Plan”

April 7, 2023
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Same Content) | Zoom ID: 2096673660

"Welcome: Warrior Pro-Tips"

Sep. 9, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673064 | Zoom URL


“Graduation and Beyond”

Sep. 23, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 951 534 7685 | Zoom URL


"Interview Strategies"

Oct. 7, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673360 | Zoom URL


"Warrior Registration: Time to Make a Plan"

Oct. 21, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673360 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!


"Wellness Workshop"

Nov. 4, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!


"The Difference Between Credit Reports & Credit Scores"

Nov. 18, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!


"Code Switching"

Dec. 4, 2022
11 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Workshop Recording - If you were not able to attend, no worries we recorded this workshop!


“SERSCA Program Informational”

March 4, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
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“Academic Success: Pro Study Tips”

April 8, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
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“Registration Workshop: Refresher”

April 22, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
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“Well-Being in a Changing World Workshop”

(The only 2pm workshop this semester)

April 29, 2022
11am & 2pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
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“WOKESHOP: First-Gen Cultural Capital”

May 6, 2022
11am & 1pm | Zoom ID: 2096673660 | Zoom URL
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Updated: March 19, 2024