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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 Resume Workshop
Meet with a career coach and learn how to take your current and past school, internship, or work experiences and use them to build out your resume,
Join the First-Gen Center and the Career Center's Career Coach, Safia Anwari, to learn more. Bring your laptop of other device, and get immediate feedback on your current resume, or start building your first resume.
Wednesday, October 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton St.) in the classroom, Questions? Contact Melissa Kupfer (kupferm@email.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
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 207A,
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 – 9:00 PM.
Russell House Ballroom A.
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.
First-Gen Celebrations Week: Arnold School of Public Health
First-Gen Celebrations Week 2026
First-Gen Cooking Class hosted by the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management.
Monday, November 9, 2026
, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
, Marriott Lab (Close-Hipp 116)
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Registration Required,
Deadline to register: October 22nd
Space is limited. .
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Celebrations Week: Spoken Word & Creative Expressions Night
First-Gen Week Celebrations Week
Spoken Word & Creative Expressions Night-FREE, Join the Counseling and Psychology Services & the First-Gen Center for an evening of poetry, art, and storytelling.
The purpose of the event is to provide a space for first-gen college students to celebrate strength and resilience. Monday, November 9th @ 6:30 pm in the Russell House Underground,
Cool vibes
, Free art supplies
, Refreshments
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Reserve your spot on the stage! ,
Questions? Contact Casey Fox (fox4@mailbox.sc.edu).
Admission Cost: Free.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen to Grad School: You Belong Here
Are you the first in your family to navigate higher education? Join the Graduate School for an engaging conversation about graduate education and the opportunities it can create. Hear directly from current first-generation graduate students as they share their experiences, challenges, successes, and advice for navigating the path to an advanced degree.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or seriously considering graduate school, this session will help you learn about graduate education, funding opportunities, the application process, and why you belong in graduate school.
Date: November 10th, 2026 ,
Time: 1:30-2:30pm
Location: Maxcy College Classroom.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Generation Celebration Week Cooking Class with HRSM
First-Gen students join faculty from the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management for a fun free cooking class! We'll be using their demo kitchen and learning kitchen basics and a fun recipe. Registration is limited to 15 students, please contact us if you register and can no longer attend as we will have a waitlist.
https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0ikpfjExorCadKu.
Admission Cost: Free.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
First-Gen Recognition Ceremony
Celebrate all things First-Gen during the 2026 First-Gen Celebration Week Recognition Ceremony. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni will be recognized for their unique contributions to USC and beyond!
, Registration Required, https://uofsc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_agiOohYcO2rP3OC.
Admission Cost: Free.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
See event description for more details.
MCEC First-Gen Celebration
Free donuts, coffee, and t-shirts while supplies last!
Admission Cost: None.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Swearingen Lobby Center 1, Swearingen Lobby Center 2, Swearingen Lobby Center 3.
First-Generation Celebration Week Tailgate & Connections Fair
Celebrate National First-Generation week on Greene Street with the First-Generation Center and campus partners!
Admission Cost: Free.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
See event description for more details.