Rhody F1rst

Supporting, empowering, and celebrating first-generation college students

A LOOK AT WHAT WE DO
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“My advice to current and future first-generation students would be to remain curious, believe in yourself, try new things, take care of yourself, and don’t forget to have fun along the way”
Julia Al-Amir, Coordinator, Office of New Student Transitions

Student organization

Run by students for students, Rhody F1rst assists those who are the first in their families to pursue a degree

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Mentor program

Providing personalized academic guidance, career development, networking, and personal support

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Advisory Council

Learn more about our history supporting first-generation students and building a community at URI

WHAT WE DO

What it means to be first-gen

A first-generation student is defined as someone whose parent or legal guardian has not completed a four-year college degree.

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1 in 3full-time, first-year URI students classify as first-generation
33%of students nationwide are the first in their family to go to college
3 in 4transfer students at URI qualify as first-generation

Help when you need it

At the University of Rhode Island, we have many resources available in and out of the classroom to help our ever-growing population of first-generation students adapt and adjust to college life, gain confidence, pursue their degree, and establish themselves as hard-working, dedicated members of our campus community. Here’s a guide to what you need to succeed.

CAREER SERVICES
academic success
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
FINANCIAL AID
health services
counseling
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