First Generation

For students who identify as First Generation college students in their family, our SBS RISE program and the Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS) are important programs. Details about SBS RISE, CMASS, and additional resources can be accessed below.

SBS Scholarships Summer/Fall Opportunities – Now Open Internships – Study Abroad – Financial Aid

SBS Award for Summer Internship
Opens: March 15, 2026
Closes: April 15, 2026
Description
“Funded by multiple donors, this award supports SBS students who will complete internships during the summer of 2026 semester. Candidates must be in good academic standing with at least 45 credits. Students …

By Koni Denham
Koni Denham Director of Student Success & Dir. of First Year Seminars - SBS
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Spring SBS Seminar for First Year Students

New SBS Course Offering for First Year Students this Spring!

Are you interested in making more connections while developing academic and career goals in a small-class setting? This seminar will connect you with like-minded peers, resources and opportunities around campus …

By Odessa Burkett
Odessa Burkett Associate Director of Career and Professional Development for SBS
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What Is an Internship (and Why Should I Do One)?

There’s a buzz around internships for good reason. Internships boost your chances of getting hired, build job skills, and show you what you might want (or not want) from a job. Yet finding and applying for an internship isn’t easy …

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Featured Resources

NSOT Course Registration Videos

The Pathways Center has created some useful training and refresher videos to help students explore and register for classes. Below …

Study Abroad: First Generation Students

Students who are the first in their family to attend a college or university work hard to get there, and …

First Generation Experience: Books About

These texts explore the unique challenges of those students who identify as “first-gen,” i.e., those whose parents do not have …

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