Eligible Applicants:
Any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student who plans to be enrolled at the University of Iowa during the 2024-2025 academic year and identifies as first-generation is eligible to apply for the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board. Students do not have to "be registered" as first-gen in their student record to apply. 

Who is a first-generation college student?
At the University of Iowa, first-generation students are typically those students who do not have a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who completed a four-year degree. However, a much more inclusive, comprehensive definition can be found here. 

Term Length:
Selected students will serve a full academic year, from approximately September -  April. Students may request to serve additional terms.

Time Commitment:
1stGen@Iowa SAB members will attend 2 – 3, one-hour long meetings per semester; meetings may be held outside regular business hours and may meet in person or online.

NEW for Fall 2024- Student Advisory Board Retreat:
All 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board members, both new and returning, will be expected to attend a fall retreat on Sunday, September 8, 2024. 

Application Process:
The following materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, March 29, 2024

- Completed application form
- Current resume (upload your resume with the application form)

Selection decisions for the 2024 - 2025 year will be communicated to all applicants by early May. Questions may be directed to UI-FirstGenatIowa@uiowa.edu

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Angie Lamb in Academic Support and Retention at angela-lamb@uiowa.edu or call (319) 335-2062.