WCSU Events

Navigating College for Success: First Gen Student Perspectives

NAVIGATING COLLEGE FOR SUCCESS – FIRST GEN STUDENT PERSPECTIVES: Listen and learn as first-generation student panelists talk about their WCSU experience and opportunities that helped them. Stay for a reception (mini-feast) and networking with first-generation WCSU students and staff. From Read More »


First-Generation College Celebration

FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE CELEBRATION: Western Connecticut State University will host the fifth annual First-Generation College Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Higgins Hall Patio on the Midtown campus.  During the event, WCSU will join in celebration with other Read More »


I’m First

I’M FIRST: The concept of a “First-Generation” student was introduced into federal policy by the passage of higher education amendments to the Higher Education Act of 1965. As a result of this amendment, we have the opportunity to celebrate those Read More »