Igniting Excellence: A First-Generation Graduate Student Summit

Schedule

Thu Apr 02 2026 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development | New York, NY

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A dynamic half-day event dedicated to celebrating your unique identity as first-generation in graduate school!
About this Event

Join the “Igniting Excellence: First-Generation Graduate Student Summit”- a tailored and empowering platform for NYU’s first-generation graduate students. This dynamic half-day event, sponsored by the Center for Student Life and the Wasserman Center for Career Development, offers valuable insights from accomplished speakers, engaging workshops for success strategies, and a supportive community-building experience. The summit is dedicated to fostering a culture where every first-generation graduate student thrives through meaningful dialogues, networking, and celebration. Register now to be part of this transformative experience, igniting excellence and finding your place to excel.


Am I First-Generation?: In line with NYU’s definition, first-generation students are individuals for whom neither parent has attained a bachelor’s degree or higher.*

*The organizers of this summit recognize that "First-Generation" is a nuanced definition and encourage folks to self-identify.


This event is only open to current NYU graduate students.


Student Security Deposit: $15


If you are experiencing financial hardship, please email [email protected] for a scholarship opportunity.

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NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development, 133 East 13th Street, New York, United States

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