Introduction
First-gen at UE
UE welcomes first-generation college students to its campus and strives to create an atmosphere where they can succeed and develop their talents. As of Fall 2021, 13.8% of full-time undergraduate students are “first-gen.”
All UE first-generation college students are invited to participate in a special course that covers various topics, including exploration of careers and majors, time management, study skills, stress management, internships and study abroad, and financial aid opportunities.
The University has also established a Student Success Lab designed to help students achieve academic success. While open to all students, the lab's resources are particularly useful to those who are the first in their family to attend a university. Students who utilize the lab have access to supplemental instruction, academic coaches, library services, career development, and assistance in discovering the right academic path.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”Nelson Mandella
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.”Martin Luther King, Jr.
