Who is invited to attend the summit?

Penn State faculty, staff, administrators, graduate students, undergraduate students, and alumni who share a commitment to first-generation student success.

How do I register for the summit?

Registration went live on April 1.

What will be the format of the summit?

The summit will take place Wednesday, May 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the virtual platform called Whova. There will be engagement opportunities that extend beyond 4pm.

What presentation topics will I hear about at the Summit?
The summit will include a variety of topics that may include:

• Barriers for First-Generation Students (ex: academic, social, financial)
• Resources and Support (ex: current impactful Penn State programs)
• Mentoring and Advising (ex: best practices for first-gen students)
• Student Experiences (ex: first-gen stories, panels, case studies, sense of belonging)
• Data Insights and Assessment (ex: data trends, surveys)
• Intersectionality of Identities (ex: DEI programs and best practices)

Will there be a call for proposals?
Yes, the Penn State community is welcome to submit proposals for the Summit. The submissions deadlines are as follows:
Priority proposal submission deadline: Wed., March 23
Final proposal submission deadline: Mon., March 28

How do I propose a presentation?

The deadlines to submit a presentation proposal have now passed. If you missed the window, we encourage you to consider submitting next year.

What is the registration free for this event?

The First-gen Student Support Summit is free and open to all Penn State community members.

When will the agenda be announced?

The Summit agenda is posted to event's Whova site and can also be found here. 

Any further questions?

Please contact Denise Poole, Student Success Center director, at dmp6115@psu.edu.