National First-Generation College Celebration
The University of Washington Bothell proudly supports the experiences of first-generation students. For the eighth year, the campus, along with the rest of the UW campuses have joined colleges and universities throughout the nation to participate in the National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8, UW Bothell will be celebrating on November 5-6, 2025.
Led by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success, the day is intended to celebrate the success and presence of first-generation college students, faculty and staff on campuses across the country.
UW Bothell has also been a First-Gen Forward campus for the past four years. This status is a recognition of our campus commitment to serving First Generation college students. Each year, our campus reapplies for this status and continues to receive this honorable designation!
Want to show your First-Gen Student pride? Check out the First-Gen Social Media toolkit and Zoom Backgrounds!

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