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First-Gen Center Welcome & Connections

First-Generation Students, Staff, and Supporters please drop in and join us in Maxcy College to celebrate the beginning of the new school year! We will have snacks, giveaways, and multiple offices present to share what awesome things they offer to support students. Can't wait to see you there! Admission Cost: Free. Thursday, August 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. See event description for more details.

First-Gen Career & Internship Accelerator Program Kickoff

Join us in Maxcy to learn about our First-Gen Career & Internship Accelerator Program, hosted in partnership with the Career Center. This free program will teach you about valuable strategies, including how to search for internships, utilize resources such as Big Interview, Handshake, and Mentorship Hub (all provided by the Career Center), and help you develop or update your résumés and LinkedIn profiles—among many other skills. You'll earn a certificate to add to your LinkedIn as well. Admission Cost: Free. Monday, August 31, 2026, 2:20 PM – 3:35 PM. See event description for more details.

First-Gen Transfer Social

First-Gen Transfer Students join us in the Maxcy Hub for snacks, socializing, and meeting other first-gen transfer students! The First-Gen staff and the Carolina Experience staff & peer leaders are excited to meet you! Admission Cost: free. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. See event description for more details.

First-Gen Mentoring Information & Kick-Off

Students, Staff, and Faculty are all invited to participate!  Our First-Gen Mentoring Program is more than a network—it's your launchpad to dream big, achieve boldly, and truly feel at home at USC. Led by faculty, staff, and peers who know the college experience firsthand, this free program creates a supportive space where you can grow, belong, and thrive every step of the way.  Join us in Russell House 207 to learn more and meet other first-generation students, staff and faculty who serve as mentors - registration is open now through September 4th with matches being announced on September 9th. Learn more about the program and Sign Up to attend the kickoff event before August 26th at 11:59pm. Admission Cost: Free. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. See event description for more details.

First-Gen Education Abroad Kickoff Session

First- Gen Students - have you ever considered studying abroad? Not sure how to afford it? Not sure if you want to travel far from home? Come to our session in the Maxcy classroom to learn more about how education abroad works here at USC, what options exist, and what you need. Admission Cost: free. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. See event description for more details.

First-Generation Center Family Weekend Brunch

Join the First-Gen Center & the Living and Learning Community for a free drop-in family weekend brunch, just bring yourself and your appetite! Open to all first-gen students, their families, and their supporters.  Reservation is required and separate from the Family Weekend general registration. Please Register Here prior to September 3rd at 11:59pm. Admission Cost: Free. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. See event description for more details.

First-Gen Networking Series Session 1

What is networking anyway? First-Gen Students, join us to learn more about what it means to network, why it's important, and how to gain confidence in this skill! Dr. Chris Yenkey of the Darla Moore School of Business will be a special guest. Snacks will be served as you reflect on your current network and make plans on how to expand it. (Join us for sessions 2 and 3 to practice!). Admission Cost: Free. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Russell House Room 322.

First-Gen Education Abroad: Passport Workshop

First-Gen students join us to learn more about education abroad opportunities, specifically about passports today! What documents do you need, what paperwork needs to be completed, what are the costs? Work on it with a supportive group and staff who know the process to guide you! We'll be in the Maxcy Hub. Admission Cost: free. Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. See event description for more details.

First-Gen Networking Session 2

First-Gen students - learn how to network with peers and practice having conversations! Admission Cost: free. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Russell House Room 322.

First-Gen Networking Dinner Presented by Dominion Energy

Join us for the First-Gen Student & Faculty Networking Dinner, presented by Dominion Energy! Date: October 22, 2026, Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (Check-in: 5:30–6:00 PM), Location: Russell House Ballroom 207C, This event offers a safe, supportive space for first-generation students to build confidence in their networking skills while connecting with USC faculty who are here to support your academic journey. Come practice, learn, and make meaningful connections. Deadline to register: October 15th. Registration Link  We look forward to seeing you there! Admission Cost: Free. Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Russell House Ballroom C.

First-Gen Networking Session 3

Join the First-Generation Center for Session 3 of the Networking Series. Today we focus on networking with professionals, faculty, and staff! Admission Cost: n/a. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Russell House Ballroom C.

First-Generation Celebration Week Student Breakfast Kickoff

Happy First-Generation College Celebration Week! First-Generation Students please join us in Maxcy to kick-off the fun with a free breakfast. Drop in and see us from 8:30am-10:30am.    Register Here by Monday November 2nd at 7:59am so we can prepare to have enough food. . Admission Cost: Free. Monday, November 9, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM. See event description for more details.