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Preparing for College as a First-Generation College Student. Brought to you by: Office of Student Transitions & TRiO Student Support Services. ONE Generation Video. Facts About 1st-Gen Students. Work at least part-time Are less involved on campus
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Preparing for College as a First-Generation College Student Brought to you by: Office of Student Transitions & TRiO Student Support Services
Facts About 1st-Gen Students • Work at least part-time • Are less involved on campus • Expect to live off-campus their first year • Have less encouragement & support from family & friends • Are less academically prepared • Have lowered self-efficacy All of these factors can lead to DROPPING OUT! Source: Woosley, S., & Shepler, D. (2011) Understanding the Early Integration Experiences of First-Generation College Students. College Student Journal, 45(4), 700-714.
Collegiate Academics • High school vs. College • Increased academic rigor • Responsibility & accountability • Time management • Plan ahead • Prioritize assignments & activities • Study skills • “STEP YA GAME UP!”
High Risk Majors & Courses • Majors: “STEM” • Science, technology, engineering, & mathematics • Examples: biology, nursing, geosciences, radiologic technology, etc. • Courses: • BIOL 2010/2011 (Anatomy &Physiology) • MATH 1530 (Statistics) • Know what you need • 4-year plan; Undergraduate Bulletin • Tutoring • Supplemental Instruction • Select courses based on your talents
Finances and College • Managing finances • Selecting cost-effective options (e.g. residence hall & meal plan choices) • Additional college expenses • Determining needs vs. wants • Financial aid • Submit FAFSA early! JANURARY 1!!! • Apply for scholarships • Minimize student loan debt • Financial aid limits • Satisfactory Academic Progression (SAP)
Credit Hours & SAP • Most courses = 3 credit hours • Most science labs = 1 credit hour • Full-time student = 12 credit hours • 4 courses (on average) • Bachelor’s degree = 120 credit hours • 4 year completion = 15 credit hours per semester (with NO deviation) • Satisfactory Academic Progress • GPA ~ Be in good standing • Pace ~ Earn 67% of attempted hours
Support • Home: Family & friends • Educate & explain • Set realistic expectations • Know when to say when • Create new circles • Variety ~ peers, faculty, & staff • Become involved • Inside & outside of the classroom
First-Gen Cohort • Conditional Admission • APSU 1000 (MW 2:30-3:25) • HIST 2020 (MWF 10:10-11:05) • THEA 1030 (TR 8:00-9:25) • Full Admission • APSU 1000 (W 11:15-12:10) • THEA 1030 (MWF 8:00-8:55) • ENGL 1010 (MWF 9:05-10:00)
Support Offices on Campus • TRiO Student Support Services • Academic Support Center • Adult & Non-Traditional Student Center • Counseling Services • Disability Services • Hispanic Culture Center • Military Student Center • Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center
QUESTIONS TRiO Student Support Services triosss@apsu.edu 931-221-6142 Ellington 337 Student Transitions transitions@apsu.edu 931-221-7607 University Center 210