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"see blue." U 2015 | First Generation
Transcript of "see blue." U 2015 | First Generation
First Generation Defined
• Siblings are not included• An associate’s degree does not
disqualify student • Hours toward a bachelor’s degree
does not disqualify
At UK, 1 in 5 students are first generation
“Neither parent or guardian has graduated with a bachelor’s degree”
Why does all this matter? Nationally, only 24% of first generation students
graduate from college.
At UK:
• 25% graduate in 4 years
• 30% graduate in 5 years
• 35% graduate in 6 years
Approximately 30% of first generation students leave after 1 year.
First Generation Student Resources• Center for Academic Resources
and Enrichment Services (CARES), 104 McVey Hall
• Student Support Services (SSS)
• UK Connect, 128 McVey Hall
First Generation Student Resources
• Financial Ombud - Holly Sandlin, 18 Funkhouser Bldg.
• UK Counseling Center, 201 Frazee Hall
www.imfirst.org www.uky.edu/1G/
Academy for Undergraduate Excellence
• Opportunities for undergraduate research and scholarships• Chellgren Center• Honors • Undergraduate Research• Office of Nationally
Competitive Awards
Helpful Tips
PARENTS/GUARDIANS
•Know your student’s schedule
•Ask purposeful questions
•Create positive space •Support & challenge •Get connected to UK
STUDENTS
•Ask for help! •Go to office hours within first month
•Get connected on campus
•Remember to LEAN!
Contact Information
Martina Martin859-257-3532
Kelsey Carew859-218-3332
Matthew DeffendallDirector, First Generation Initiatives