EVENTS INCLUDE:
- OnIowa! Week: Special events created to welcome and integrate first-year students into the university community, including a First Gen Hawk Welcome Dinner and First Gen Fest.
- Community Building Activities: Regular events throughout the year to foster connections and a sense of belonging, such as trips to the Farmer's Market.
- Workshops and Seminars: Focus on academic success, career readiness, and personal development, including financial aid/FAFSA workshops and resume workshops.
“Being a part of the First Gen Hawk program has shown me how much the University of Iowa genuinely cares about each, and every student enrolled here. No matter where you come from, you are capable of amazing things, and you will have an abundance of support along the way!”