First-Generation @ ODU
National First-Gen Day is Sunday, Nov. 8, 2022.
Happy National First-Gen Day to all of our first-gen students, faculty, groups, organizations, and friends.

ODU F1RST Faculty Mentoring
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Be part of the ODU F1RST network of first-gen faculty and students! Get advice from trusted F1RST Faculty Mentors who have had similar college experiences as you.

Center for Major Exploration and MANE Connect Success Coaching
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Meet The Coaches to get a mini introduction of our team, what each of us enjoys most about coaching, and more.

TRiO: Student Support Services
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TRiO: SSS provides a variety of academic support services for eligible students - individualized tutoring, success skill development, course planning, and advising.

First-Gen Events |
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First-Gen Graduation Virtual Pinning Ceremony |
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A Look Back at National First-Gen Day 2020
In honor of National First-Gen Day 2020, individuals and groups on campus celebrated the occasion in a number of ways.
47 ODU Students Inducted into National Honor Society for First-Generation Students
In addition, President John R. Broderick and First Lady Kate Broderick were honorary inductees as part of the University’s initial Alpha Alpha Alpha class.