FIRST-GENERATION
Are you a first-generation college student? The challenges you face are real — but so are the qualities of resilience, determination and commitment you bring to your academic journey.
At UW-Whitewater, we are first-gen proud — and first-gen Warhawks are not alone. Fully one-third of undergrads are first generation, as are more than half of the students on our Rock County campus.
Find out how we support and celebrate our proud Warhawks.
FEATURED FIRST-GEN WARHAWKS
Meet some of the recent first-generation Warhawks who have thrived on campus.
Resources for first-gen Warhawks
One Stop: A space dedicated to student success
As a first-gen student, you have questions that need to be answered. One Stop is the place for you. Located in room 129 of the University Center, One Stop is convenient and accessible — we offer one-on-one support either in person or online.
Our office is equipped to help you with everything from financial aid, financial services, scholarships, advising appointments, and course registration to student life and more. If we can’t provide an answer, we’ll connect you — on the spot — to the right office or to people who can assist.
Questions? Contact One Stop at onestop@uww.edu or 262-472-5050.
First-Generation College Celebration
UW-Whitewater is proud to participate in the annual First-Generation College Celebration, a national effort led by First-Gen Forward.
Held on Nov. 8, FGCC Day not only champions first-gen students’ contributions to their communities but also seeks to foster systemic social change by dismantling barriers to first-generation student success.
UW-Whitewater’s 2024 First-Gen College Celebration
- kick-off event on Monday, Nov. 4
- A pop-up exhibit outside Roberta’s Art Gallery Nov. 4-8
- Tabling with freebies on both campuses