First-Gen Learning Community

First-Gen

First-Gen Learning Community

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AT A GLANCE

WHY JOIN?

The First-Gen Learning Community at UCCS strives to create belonging and community for students who are a part of the 20%+ of UCCS undergraduates who identify as first-generation college students. Students are first-generation if neither parent/s completed a four-year (Bachelor's) degree at a college or university, regardless of other family member's level of education. 

During class sessions:

  • build essential academic skills to identify, leverage, and promote existing talents and experiences.
  • explore your own identities and heritage that help to shape our society and world.

Outside of class:

  • build a network with faculty and staff who can offer guidance based on their own experiences as first-generation college students.
  • participate in meetups to enhance your overall college experience, including weekend trips, socials, and more!

Learning Community Coach:
Each of our learning communities has a Learning Community Coach (LCC) - a student who shares a similar interest (in this case, a first-generation college student), who has successfully navigated their first year at UCCS. LCC's attend the Gateway Program Seminar (GPS) class every week and meet with students individually and in groups outside of class. LCC's help connect students with instructors, resources, and opportunities to get the most out of their college experience. 
HOW DO I JOIN?

To join the First-Gen Learning Community, email learncom@uccs.edu for a permission code to enroll in GPS 1010.014. The First-Gen Learning Community is for first-generation students only. 

GPS 1010.014 - First-Gen Global Citizens: Cultivating Cultural Intelligence
Wednesdays 10:50 AM - 1:30 PM (Aug. 22, 2024 - Nov. 10, 2024)
*Mandatory Gateway Days on August 22nd and 23rd from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM both days.

Course Description: In this course students will embark on a journey of self-discovery and cultural exploration, beginning with an examination of their own identities and heritage. They will then broaden their perspective by exploring the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and identities that shape our interconnected world.

Photo of a first-generation college graduate holding up their diploma cover at UCCS Commencement.
 

Meet the First-Gen Team