At UNC, We Believe in Firsts
We can help you navigate your college journey
Our first-generation programs seek to create a space for students to feel connected and to foster social and professional development. We help you get involved on campus, be successful in the classroom and help you stay on track to graduation and earn your degree.
Remember being a first-generation college is an incredible accomplishment that should be celebrated! We believe in you.
- The Stryker Institute for Leadership Development is a community for students who identify as a woman/transwoman from under-represented identities. This cohort experience offers students a space to grow and develop their sense of self and leadership skills. Students receive an annual educational scholarship and an Apple iPad.
- Reisher Scholarship Program which offers annual financial awards based on merit and financial need ranging from $4,000 to $15,000
- TRiO program is a federally funded program that supports first-generation college students from underrepresented backgrounds and helps with academic success and graduation
- Living-learning communities
- Applied learning opportunities
- Mentoring programs
- University 101 is an academic program designed to help you feel comfortable here and make meaningful connections. You’ll learn how to navigate the challenges and meet the expectations of being an undergraduate student at a research university in these small classes.
