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!
Event Details
November 5, Celebration in the Plaza
Join us in the Plaza from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM to celebrate First-Generation students on the first of two celebration days! We will have food, giveaways, and so much more. All students, family, staff, and faculty are welcome.
November 6, Academic & Career Pop Up
Join us in the ARC Overlook from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM for the Academic & Career Pop Up! This event includes a resource fair with support from around campus: advising, Learning Commons, Financial Aid, Club Council, and more! Also, drop-in resume and LinkedIn review, along with a thrift shop for professional clothing! Open to first-generation students, staff, faculty and alumni .
Register for November 5th
Join us for the Celebration in the Plaza!Register for November 6th
Join us for the Academic and Career Pop UpGetting Involved
Want to make a difference? Donate to the Career Closet and help First-Generation students access professional clothing for interviews, internships, and career events.
We are currently accepting gently-worn professional attire through November 1.
Drop-off locations:
UW1 Lobby
Makerspace
Thank you for supporting student success at UW Bothell!
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