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Academic Achievement Center
The Academic Achievement Center has several programs that can help first-gen students. Visit their site to learn more about Academic Coaching, Tutoring, and Student Success Courses, and learn how to sign-up for the right program for you.
Student Belonging and Inclusion
The department of Student Belonging and Inclusion is committed to promoting diversity in every sector of Kansas State University by providing vision and leadership in diversifying all university functions as well as students, faculty, staff and the curriculum.
Make sure to check out their resources for scholarships, student programming, events, and the new Morris Family Multicultural Student Center!
Educational Supportive Services
First-generation undergraduate students with academic need qualify for Educational Supportive Services. ESS can provide students one-on-one tutoring, exclusive workshops, individualized support, and more.
Apply for ESS eligibility at any point in your academic career.
First Scholars
K-State is recognized as a First Scholars Network Institution
K-State is one of 31 institutions to earn the select honor, made by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, for demonstrating a commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-generation students through improving both first-generation student success initiatives and approaches across the university. As part of the First Scholars Network, K-State gains access to expertise and proven strategic tools from the Center for First-generation Student Success and will learn and share about successful programs and strategies from other network members.
HLCQI
Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is a regional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities. Kansas State University’s goal for the next accreditation cycle is to increases the recruitment, retention and graduation rates of first-generation students. Learn more about K-State's work for the HLC Quality Initiative.
K-State First
K-State First is a program designed to help students with the transition to college level learning and life during their first-year on campus.
CAT Communities are one of K-State First's programs that help first-year students form connections with peers and engage more deeply with course content and learning. Certain CAT Communities are specifically for first-gen students.
Sign-up for a CAT Community before your first-year starts by mentioning it to your advisor at Orientation and Enrollment.
McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is an undergraduate research experience program that prepares students for graduate school. McNair Scholars have special research opportunities, participate in GRE test preparation, and experience social and cultural activities to gain a better understanding of academia.
Apply to be a McNair Scholar before your junior year.
NACADA
NACADA First Generation College Student Advising Community: Join a community of academic advisors to learn about best practices in advising first-generation students and engage in conversations related to the first-generation student experience.
NASPA
NASPA's Center for First-generation Student Success seeks to expand evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students.
K-State’s first-generation initiatives serve as a model for universities across the country — informed and inspired through a unique partnership with NASPA’s Center for First-generation Student Success.
We serve in a First-gen Forward advisory capacity and are an active participant within the First Scholars Network.
Community of Connection Project
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