Upcoming Events
The resources available to you go beyond this website! Join us for events for First-Gen students on topics that support you in your time while at Maryland and beyond. You will find below an event calendar, as well as event descriptions and registration information.
Mark your calendars for the annual National First-Generation Day on November 8, 2026!
Quick Links
First-Generation Student Association (@umdfgsa)
Thrive Center
Spring 2026 Events
Financial Wellness Workshop Series
This interactive workshop series covers budgeting basics, smart saving strategies, managing student loans, and building credit with confidence. Participants will leave with practical tips, resources, and a personalized plan to thrive financially throughout college and beyond. Workshops are hosted by Lakeyla Whitaker, Financial Wellness Coordinator. Learn more about the Financial Wellness Center.
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Tuesday, March 10 - 5:00 p.m.
Zoom (Registration link)
Learn how to manage credit and make smart spending choices to build a strong financial future. Don’t miss it!
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Tuesday, April 14 - 5:00 p.m.
Edward St. John, Room 1202 (Registration link)
Curious about investing? Join us to learn the basics of growing your money and building a strong financial future—starting today!
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Tuesday, April 21 - 5:00 p.m.
Edward St. John, Room 1202 (Registration link)
Ready to play your way to financial success? Join us for a fun, interactive game that teaches you how to manage money and build wealth in real life. Don’t miss out!
** There is a capacity of 24-34 players max – first come, first served!
Across Campus
The following events are hosted by various colleges, departments, and campus partners. Ranging from networking programs to game nights, there are a variety of ways you can connect with other first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Events are organized in chronological order.
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Graduate School and Beyond
Explore graduate programs, application strategies, funding options, and post‑admission pathways in this empowering workshop for first‑generation students.
Speaker: Brent Hernandez, Director of Graduate Student Services, Graduate School
Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 4:30-6p.m.
Location: University Career Center
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Negotiation of Salary and Benefits
A hands‑on introduction to salary and benefits negotiation, giving first‑generation students the knowledge, skills, and scripts needed to advocate for themselves professionally.
Speaker: University Career Center
Date: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 4:30-6p.m.
Location: University Career Center
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Engage in an exciting professional networking experience with industry representatives and UMD alumni! This is your time to learn from accomplished professionals and practice social etiquette skills from our career readiness workshops.
We’ll share the final date and location as soon as they are confirmed, so stay tuned.
Date: Mid-April
Time: 6:00 - 8:00p.m.
Location: TBD
Host: Academic Achievement Programs (AAP)