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Student Life First-Generation Students

First Generation Students are vibrant and strong members of the Westmont community. Approximately 20% of our students identify as “first gen,” meaning that they have not had a parent or guardian graduate from a four year college in the United States. Often FirstGen students need additional support from Westmont to navigate all the information and experiences that have not been part of their family background. We are here for FirstGen students! From your first encounter with Westmont to the time you graduate, we provide resources and support to help you flourish! Check out the links below or contact one of our staff listed below for assistance! We are so glad to have all our FirstGen students here!

Resources

  • First Connections
  • Liberal Arts Ambassadors Program
  • First-Gen Club
  • First-Gen Forward - NASPA
  • Center for Student Success
  • A First-Gen Student Profile

Staff Contacts

Eileen McMahon McQuade

Professor of Biology & Associate Dean of the Faculty

mcquade@westmont.edu
(805) 565-6117

Sonya Welch

Coordinator of Academic Support Services

swelch@westmont.edu

Christen Foell

Gaede Institute Director of Student Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, and Operations

cfoell@westmont.edu

News Stories

  • Celebrating First-Gen College Students
  • Moving First-Gen Students Forward
  • Guiding Students Over Academic and Emotional Hurdles
  • Focusing on First-Gen Students
  • Westmont Supports First-Gen Students Through Several Initiatives
  • Navigating the Journey to College
  • COVE Helps Students Launch Their Lives After Westmont

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