You First at VCU

Save the date! This is going to be so much fun!

Save the date for the Summer in RVA Green Screen Photoshoot!

On Thursday, April 21, from noon to 3 p.m., we’ll have a green screen with exciting summer scenes to choose from.

Grab some friends, come get your photo taken, learn about VCU Summer Studies, and enjoy some delicious gelato on us.

This event will take place in Rodney’s, which is on the first floor of Shafer Dining Court.

What a great way to wrap up a week of celebrating National First-Gen Day! Congrats to all the students, faculty, and staff who became founding members of the Delta Theta chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha today. We celebrate and honor you. Never forgot how capable you are of doing difficult things to achieve your dreams.

Congrats to all the bingo winners!

Bingo is tonight from 6-7! Come win prizes and be entered into the grand prize drawing! Virginia rooms in the student commons.

Some of the many uplifting posts for you on this lovely fall day. Don’t forget to swing by the library and add your own!

Thank you for your service, veterans!

Thanks, everyone, for helping us eat SIXTY boxes of pizza! Don’t forgot to come out for bingo tomorrow night in the Virginia Rooms (Student Commons) from 6-7pm for a chance to win lots of prizes.

In the commons plaza until 1pm!

We’re here until 1 today! Come get free pizza!

Free pizza today on the Commons Plaza (behind Ram Horns)! Swing by and meet someone amazing representatives from campus resources here to support you.

Great turnout tonight! If you were unable to join us, come out to other first-gen week events this week. Links are in our bio. Remember to check in using RamsConnect to be entered into the grand prize drawing!

Thanks to Dr. Tomikia LeGrande for her motivational talk at tonight’s National First-Gen Day dinner!

This is giving us all the feels 😍

Senior peer mentor .forniaa strikes a pose!

The poster hanging has commenced! found his. Come see us today as the installation progresses, and if you’re on a poster, come get your pic with it!

Now it's easier to send You First at VCU a message.

Representing at ! Prospective first-generation college students, come hear how You First at VCU is here to support you through graduation.

We’re pumped about this talk on Thursday at 4! Mia Liadis from is teaching us how to bounce back after failure. Join us in person in the University Student Commons Virginia Room D or online at the link in our bio. It’s been a tough year (and a half). Come get reminded of how well you’re actually doing and learn what you can do to thrive.

Check out the awesome opportunity that has for you on Thursday!

Join mentors Joy, Laura, and Shritija for the You First Halloween costume party this Wednesday, October 27th, from 4-5:30 in the Richmond Salons (student commons)! Come wearing your best costume and be entered to win prizes. Registration link is in our bio.

VCU Altria Scholars enjoyed a fun lunch together at today! If you’re a business or engineering major, first-gen, and not yet a member, email [email protected] to join. Progress coach Erin Henshaw has more exciting events (social and professional) planned this semester for you.

Today at 4! Dr. Jonathan Jones talks about Fighting VCU Student Hunger: The Intersection of Healthy Eating, Food Insecurities, and Resources. Join us for this important topic in MCALC 1105! If you need to stream in, register at the link in our bio.

Happening at 1pm TODAY in the student commons SGA Senate Chambers! Pizza and snacks provided. Everyone is welcome. Come hang out!

Come on out Thursday night to make a vision board with mentors Treasa and Sunny! Hibbs 207 at 7pm. Supplies and snacks provided. Registration link in bio.

You First paint night was a success! Check the website for the next upcoming mentor-led events. No need to be in the mentoring program to join!

Join mentors Simone and Stanley tonight for pizza, games, and fun! Registration link is in the bio!

Happening today at 4! Come hear first-gen faculty talk about grad school, what it’s like, and what to do if you’re considering it. We’ll be in the University Student Commons in Virginia Room C. If you can’t join in person, register for the streaming option in the link in our bio or website.

Join us virtually tonight at 7pm to hear stories and advice from first-gen faculty, staff, and students about how to include professors in your support network to take your college journey to the next level. You’ll hear success stories about how these relationships made all the difference in achieving academic and professional goals. To register, click on the linktree link in our bio!

Join us today today from 3:30-4:30pm in the University Student Commons rooms B-D to meet other first-gen students, learn about the hidden curriculum, and learn about many of the ways to get involved this fall! If you’d prefer to attend virtually, the registration link is in the bio. See you soon!

Come by the Compass, say hello, get some swag, and check in for Weeks of Welcome prizes!