Apply to serve on the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board!

Applications for the 2023 - 2024 academic year will be accepted March 20 - April 14, 2023.

NEW This Year: Graduate and professional students are invited to join us!

Eligible Applicants:
Any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student who plans to be enrolled at the University of Iowa during the 2023-2024 academic year and identifies as first-generation is eligible to apply for the 1stGen@Iowa Student Advisory Board.

What is a first-generation college student?
At the University of Iowa, first-generation students are those students who do not have a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) who completed a four-year degree. A more comprehensive explanation 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.

Application Process:
The following materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, April 14, 2023.

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

Selection decisions will be communicated to all applicants around May 8, 2023. 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.