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First-Generation Cardinal LLC

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Snapshot

Are You a First Generation Student? If neither of your parents/guardians have a bachelor’s degree, then you are a first-generation (first-gen) student even if you have a sibling who is attending college or graduating ahead of you. As a first-gen student, you have what it takes to succeed, but sometimes financial, family, academic or work pressures can make the first gen student experience particularly challenging.

In partnership with the Student Success Center, the First-Gen Cardinal Community provides first-generation students the unique opportunity to live in an inclusive environment that provides you with a support system to help you successfully transition into college life. Residents in this community will be automatically accepted into both 1st UP and READY Mentoring to help build community, grow your network, expand your college knowledge and provide personalized support all year long.

Location: Belknap Village South

Advisor: and

Highlights

  • Connection to a community designed specifically for First-Generation students
  • Increased sense of community as a student at UofL
  • Opportunities to work closely with other first-generation peers and participate together in relevant academic and social programming
  • Increased opportunities to work closely with faculty and staff
  • Guaranteed acceptance into both 1st UP and READY Mentoring
  • Connection to other students who share your experience

Who can apply?

  • Any first-year student who identifies as a First-Generation student
  • Cannot already have college credit for English 101 or English 102

Required Courses

Fall: English 101 (Tues./Thurs., 1 – 2:15) is the required course. Additionally, all residents in this LLC will be offered guaranteed acceptance into 1st UP (Thursdays, 12 – 12:50) and may choose to take the first-gen section of GEN-100 or GEN-101 First-Year Experience course (Tues/Thurs, 11 – 11:50).

Spring: English 102 (Tues./Thurs., 1 – 2:15). Additionally, all residents in this LLC will be offered guaranteed acceptance into 1st UP (Thursdays, 12 – 12:50)