第一代学生
Blaze the path to your new future by pursuing a college degree at 十大菠菜台子, 你会在哪里得到支持, 认可和庆祝.
We know that being the first person in your family to attend college can be intimidating. 在十大菠菜台子, we make it a priority to connect first-generation college students to a variety of resources and initiatives to ensure a smooth transition and future success.
有免费的资源 财政援助说明会 (including assistance in filing your FAFSA) and a special scholarship for current OU students whose parents do not have a bachelor’s degree, you can fully prepare for your journey at 十大菠菜台子.
开放大学提供大量资源, programs and services to help you acclimate to university life and all its expectations.
For assistance with your academic and career goals, please visit the 学术顾问 website where you’ll find information about 十大菠菜台子 majors, 未成年人和学位要求. The 找到我的顾问 page will assist you in locating your adviser among the nine advising offices on campus, as well as connect you to your advising unit’s website.
We’ve created several events to assist first-generation college students as they navigate the college admissions process.
- 第一和重点1:1研讨会在这些研讨会上, we discuss the key differences between high school and college, 招生经历, 可购性, 大学的术语, 以及成功的秘诀. Attendees are provided additional resources to further prepare for the transition.
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第一次和重点小组研讨会: High school counselors and college influencers are welcome to complete this form to request a workshop at their school or organization.
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学业成功工作坊: In partnership with OU faculty and campus partners, The 学业成功中心 is facilitating a series of workshops focused on preparing students to be academically successful this fall. All are invited to attend and no sign-up is necessary!
Part of navigating college life is being able to understand what faculty, staff and other students are talking about when referring to your education. There are distinct terms used when describing processes, tools, resources and other necessary functions of OU. 查看我们的 大学的术语 帮助你做好准备,充满自信!
“Being a first-generation college student is hard because you can’t always look to your family for guidance. However, the people I met at OU were the most supportive and encouraging family I could've asked for. They were there for me whenever I needed assistance, and this family mentality at OU is what helped me throughout the years."
Raneen Allos, Exercise Science, Class of 2020
“My advice for first-generation students is to trust yourself. It’s gonna be hard — you're gonna be challenged academically, mentally and emotionally. 相信并知道你配得上这里. 你工作很努力, and you’ll work even harder because you are determined and prepared to succeed and reach your goals — you will shatter any doubts.”
Dana Cogshell, Human Resource Development, Class of 2021
"Being a first-generation student is not only a privilege but a responsibility. I get to celebrate my family's history on campus, while using my platform to be there for future first-generation students."
埃内斯托Duran-Gutierrez, Dance, Class of 2020