First-Generation Programs

一年级学生申请 Transfer Student Application

拥抱成为第一代大学生!

Being a first-generation college student means neither parent has completed a four-year degree. At North Central College, we're proud that nearly 40% of our students are first-gen. Here, first-gen status is a point of pride among our students, faculty and staff. 所以立博在线体育先提供立博体育平台.

Cardinal First

North Central College is nationally recognized as a leader in first-generation programming and student success. 2023年，国家学生信息中心启动了 DEI Data Lab, 共同努力，提高学生的成绩, 并将第一主教医院作为一个循证项目. 立博在线体育的节目还在一个 2023 USA Today article, a 2020大学商业专栏文章 and was the subject on a 美国国家公共广播电台(NPR) 2019年专题报道为了纪念全国第一代庆祝日. We think that recognition is great — but our greatest accomplishment is ensuring you exceed your personal best both at North Central and in life.

Our Mission

The mission of Cardinal First is to provide a supportive and welcoming community for first-generation college students and their families, a campus culture that recognizes and celebrates first-generation student identity as an asset, and a program that intentionally connects first-generation students to faculty, resources, information and experiences that promote academic and personal success from enrollment through graduation.

An Award-Winning Program

North Central is nationally recognized as a leader in first-generation programming and student success.

立博体育平台第一是由 Excelencia in Education as the “2021 Example of Excelencia” in the Baccalaureate category for its asset-based approach to serving Latino students. Excelencia in Education is the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education. The 2021 Examples of Excelencia were selected from 21 finalists among 145 national submissions. 立博体育平台第一是在 Excelencia in Education’s “What Works for Latino Student Success” database as an evidence-based program.
In recognition for our commitment to first-generation student programming, North Central was designated a First-Gen Forward Advisory Institution in 2019. With this designation, the College servers as a mentor for other higher education institution in their efforts to support and advance outcomes for first-gen students.
Cardinal First received the 2018年卓越银奖、卓越金奖 from NASPA, an international professional organization for Student Affairs.
立博体育平台第一是一个美国国家公共广播电台(NPR) 2019年专题报道为了纪念全国第一代庆祝日.

参加Cardinal First的原因:

Access to a network of first-generation peers, faculty and staff who offer mentoring and support.
有机会赚取可再生的1美元,000 Cardinal First Scholarship after one year of participation in the program.
A series of workshops for each year of your North Central experience:
- Cardinal First Fridays: interactive workshops on the first and third Friday of each month designed to provide information specific to your first-year, first generation experience.
- 立博体育平台第一大二晚餐: monthly workshops for first-gen sophomores and first-gen faculty.
- Cardinal First Penultimate: 每月为第一代青少年举办讲习班.
- Cardinal First Homestretch: 每月为第一代长者举办工作坊.
每个工作坊提供早餐或午餐. 没错，免费食物总是包括在内的!
A yearly planner and calendar to keep you on schedule and informed of what's happening on campus.
An exclusive Cardinal First T-shirt, pen, water bottle and more.
Leadership opportunities available after one year of participation in the program.
Special First-Gen Academic Groups facilitated by first-gen faculty—see next section for details.
Connection to opportunities, information, resources and experiences.

First-Gen Academic Groups

Research shows that first-gen students are less likely to engage with faculty outside of the classroom—but we understand that faculty connection is important to a first-gen student’s success. That’s why we have designed programs to help facilitate interactions between first-gen students and faculty. Our First-Gen Academic Groups provide a dedicated space for sharing ideas and discussing opportunities with faculty mentors—most of who are first-gen themselves.

UNDERGRADUATE

First-gen Cardinals in Art & Design - Profs. Christine Rabenold和Kate Pszotka
生物学中的第一代立博体育平台-博士. Greg Ruthig & Joanna Weremijewicz
第一代商业立博体育平台-博士. Donnavieve Smith
第一代化学立博体育平台-博士. Paul Brandt
通信中的第一代枢机 & Media Studies - Prof. John Stanley
计算机科学中的第一代基数 & Computer Engineering - Prof. Luis Aloia
第一代教育立博体育平台(原Teach First) - Dr. Lindsay Wexler
第一代英语立博体育平台-博士. Quanisha Charles和Jennifer Jackson
工程中的第一代基数机 & Physics - Dr. D. Rico-Aniles
第一代环境研究立博体育平台- Dr. Reed Perkins
历史上第一代立博体育平台. Ann Keating
第一代健康科学立博体育平台 & Sport Management - Prof. Tami Kadera
运动机能学的第一代立博体育平台-教授. Taylor Arman
数学中的第一代基数 & Actuarial Science - Prof. Maria Orjuela Garavito
第一代哲学立博体育平台-博士. Shaheen Moosa
第一代政治科学立博体育平台-博士. William Muck
心理学中的第一代立博体育平台 & Neuroscience - Drs. 亚历克西斯·钱伯斯和妮可·里维拉
第一代Shimer枢机主教- Dr. Stuart Patterson
第一代剧院里的立博体育平台. Laura Lodewyck

GRADUATE

第一代运动训练中的立博体育平台. Kendall Selsky
第一代教育立博体育平台 & 高等教育领导-博士. Maureen Spelman
第一代职业治疗立博体育平台- Dr. Kelly Frystak
第一代物理治疗立博体育平台-博士. 琳娜·布兰查德和吉莉安斯·麦克莱恩
第一代立博体育平台在医师助理研究-博士. Tim Woods
专业版的第一代立博体育平台 & Creative Writing - Dr. Zachary Jack

立博体育平台第一次过渡-为新的转学生

给立博在线体育的第一代新转学生, we offer Cardinal First Transition- a series of lunch workshops during your first two months on campus. The workshops are hosted by Cardinal First Ambassadors who transferred to North Central and are also first-generation college students. These workshops introduce the new transfer students to one another and to the valuable resources, student organizations and important opportunities available to them.

立博体育平台第一1000美元奖学金

经过一年的积极参与, 所有第一代学生都有资格获得可再生的1美元,000 Cardinal First Scholarship for their remaining years at North Central.

General Eligibility
- Must be a first-generation college student (neither parent has completed a four-year degree).
- 必须是北中的全日制本科生.
Scholarship Requirements
- Details regarding scholarship requirements are shared at every workshop.
- Attend required minimum number of monthly one-hour workshops (generally 8/year).

认识一下第一代项目团队

The Office of First-Generation Programs is here to answer any questions and support your personal and professional growth from your first day on campus through graduation. We are your “guide on the side” throughout your North Central experience.
- 朱莉·卡巴洛-副院长
- Marissa Gaigalas M ' 20 -副主任
- Ken Thomas M’25 - Graduate Assistant
- Brian Gambuzza ' 23 | M ' 25 -研究生助理

Cardinal First Ambassadors

Our Cardinal First Ambassadors are a group of first-gen student-leaders who are excited to meet you. This built-in network of mentorship and support is ready to welcome you, answer any questions, and provide you with encouragement and guidance as you work toward earning your college degree.