Fresh Friday will kick off first-generation student week. During the First-Gen Fresh Friday we will connect first-gen students with health and wellness services offered at Florida Atlantic. The following campus partners will be providing activities and prizes for first-gen students: Student Health Services, Owls Care Health Promotion, and CAPs. In addition, the First-Gen office will be providing food, swag, and a DJ.

From precision to style to pure swagger, this NPHC showdown is all about who can command the floor and own the Paradise spotlight. Who will take the title? Come find out, and don’t forget to bring the hype!

This is the grand finale you don’t want to miss! Join us for the ultimate tailgate takeover filled with food, music, games, and Owl spirit everywhere you look. Then head into the stadium as we cheer our Owls to victory and crown the Homecoming Court winners under the bright lights.

November 8th is first-generation student day! To celebrate we are hosting a first-gen alumni tailgate. This event is sponsored by Alumni & Community Engagement and the First-Generation Student Success office.

This is our first virtual event for first-generation week. Three winners will receive $100 bookstore vouchers. The financial aid office will be providing a virtual session that connects financial wellness directly to leadership development, showing how strong money habits build confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking — all essential leadership traits.Zoom: https://fau-edu.zoom.us/j/86747161929?pwd=TK05ftyCadxrVAJdy26pHjSBT4NuVP.1

Follow us on Instagram @faufirstgen to see all of the first-generation college graduates within the student affairs division that support our current first-gen owls!

This event is sponsored by the First-Generation Student Success Office in partnership with Financial Aid. Students will learn best practices in financial management while participating in a jeopardy game where they can win fun prizes.

Attend Florida Atlantic’s Virtual Career Fair and explore internship and full-time job opportunities both locally and nationally. Students from all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. The Virtual Career Fair attracts companies from various industries including healthcare, communication, government, business, non-profit, science, technology, and more!

Please join us for a special luncheon designed to connect students with local employers while learning the art of professional dining and conversation. This event will feature Business Conversation & Collaboration Specialist Mimi Meister, who will help participants develop positive first impressions and navigate introductions and discussions with local employers. Students will be seated with employers and encouraged to practice networking to build meaningful professional connections all in a relaxed dining setting.Who will be there:50 first-generation college students who will be seated at tables according to their major. Employers from the following organizations: ADT, EY, Northwestern Mutual, Enterprise Mobility, Carnival Cruise Line, Bio Stem, Tropical Shipping, WFLX-Fox TV, JP Morgan Chase, Whiting Turner, and Cinch Home ServicesPlease RSVP to secure your spot at this exciting luncheon and networking opportunity! Spots will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.