First-Generation Student Support at Curry

Proud to Be First-Gen!

Curry College recognizes that being the first in your family to attend college is exciting and a source of​ personal and family pride. However, we also know that it can be a challenge navigating college life in the first-year, and as such, Curry is committed to creating a community of academic and social supports for first-generation college students and their families.  Currently, 37% of our first-year students have identified as First-Generation and 15% of our total student population have identified as First-Generation.

At Curry, we encourage students, faculty, and staff to self-identify as "First-Generation" if your parent(s) or guardian(s) did not attain a bachelor's degree at a college or university in the United States. This definition aligns with that of the United States Department of Education and used on the Common App.

Being the first at anything can be difficult, so the College is here to help help you and your family by:

• Providing pre-arrival outreach through Accepted Student Day and Orientation
• Hosting sessions at such events for First-Generation students and their families
• Creating a centralized place for First-Generation resources through this website and on the myCurry Portal
• Inviting First-Generation students to be part of our Curry First-Gen Community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, including:
  • Having a Curry Partner student mentor
  • Taking a Curry Launch section dedicated to First-Generation student success.

First-Gen Events - Spring 2023

First-Gen Coffee & Conversations
Friday, February 24
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

First-Gen Lunch & Learn
Friday, March 3
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

First-Gen Coffee & Conversations
Friday, March 31
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Campus Services

• Ask Alex: Curry’s A.I. Informational Texting Chatbot
• Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Advising and Academic Success
• Counseling Center
• Health Services

Ways to Be Connected

• New in 2023! Eta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha, the national honor society for first-generation college students
• Curry Partners: Student Mentor Program
• Clubs and Organizations