{"id":170,"date":"2024-08-07T14:04:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T19:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/firstgen\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:49:10","slug":"u1-0-first-gen-initiative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/firstgen\/programs\/u1-0-first-gen-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Gen Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>U1.0 is a program designed to engage with and support first-generation students at 51ÁÔÆæ and its branch campuses. We provide assistance to help first-generation students get acclimated to life on campus. U1.0 regularly hosts events, both celebratory and educational, in order to connect with and support first-generation students in their academic, personal, and professional endeavors. 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you!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">If my sibling(s) went to college, does that mean I am not first-generation?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You are still first-generation! The important part is that your parent(s)\/guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor\u2019s degree in the United States. That makes you a first-generation student!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How many first-generation students are at UW-Milwaukee?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>At UW-Milwaukee, approximately 38% of our student body is self-identified as first-generation. You are not alone!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How are first-generation college students\u2019 experiences different?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>First-generation college students face many unique challenges that affect their access and success in college. Some key barriers are lack of financing, lack of academic preparation, and lack of encouragement and support to attend college. For immigrants and English Language Learners (ELL), these barriers often include limited English proficiency, as well as lack of knowledge about the American system of higher education. Many often require more developmental coursework and have less confidence in their academic abilities. They tend to perform at lower levels and have lower persistence rates compared to their peers as they are less likely to engage in academic and social experiences associated with success in college.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are there scholarships for first-generation college students?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes, please <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/firstgen\/support-resources\/#a2\">visit our scholarships page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I want to learn more about ways to support first-generation students at UW-Milwaukee, what resources do you offer?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>UW-Milwaukee\u2019s first-generation community, U1.0, is sponsored by the First-Generation+ Resource Center (FG+RC) and is dedicated to providing support and advocacy to first-generation students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>U1.0 offers various programs and resources such as the annual U1.0 Kickoff, First Gen Week, biweekly workshops and the U1.0 Textbook Scholarship. We also offer our \u201cPutting Them First\u201d training for faculty and staff which provides a comprehensive look on what it means to be a first-generation student. For more information, please contact the First-Generation+ Resource Center at 414-229-7234 or email <a href=\"mailto:uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu\">uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Are there ways to connect with others at UW-Milwaukee who are first-generation?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes! U1.0 offers many programs and workshops throughout the academic year. Your participation will allow you the opportunity to meet other UW-Milwaukee community members who are also first-generation. For event details, please refer to the calendar on our site or follow us on Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uwmfgrc\/\">@uwmfgrc<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">If I have some suggestions for first-generation programming, who should I contact?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>The FG+RC is ready and willing to hear your ideas! Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. We can be reached at <a href=\"mailto:uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu\">uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu<\/a> or 414-229-7234. 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