Gen-1 is a groundbreaking University of Cincinnati program that is the nation's first living-learning community to focus on first-generation college students. Established in 2008, the Gen-1 program supports Pell-eligible, first generation college students with a structured environment in which to live, learn, and work. Gen-1 helps to promote successful transition to the University of Cincinnati, first-to-second year retention, and degree completion. By helping these students achieve academic, personal, and social success, this program transforms lives and enhances our community.
What We Do
Gen-1 programming is purposefully grounded in four pillars: Live, Learn, Give, and Earn, through which Gen-1 students engage in opportunities that foster success and enrich their university experience.
Live: Students develop critical thinking skills in healthy living and time/ resource management. Additionally, students benefit from the social support, engagement, and connections that come from being a part of the Gen-1 Program and the greater campus community.
Learn: Students receive academic support and enroll in Gen-1 classes to achieve academic success and graduate in a timely manner. Gen-1 students access tutoring/academic coaching through the Learning Commons and explore Study Abroad opportunities.
Give: Students cultivate leadership and networking skills through service learning and community service. Students gain self-confidence, while giving back to Gen-1 and the broader Cincinnati community through volunteering.
Earn: Students engage in internships, co-op, job shadowing, and other opportunities that result in career exploration, stronger resumes, and marketable and meaningful employment experience.
Your gift will support scholarships, residence costs and meal plan assistance for students living in the 1MPACT House.
UC and UC Health employees can give via payroll deduction today.
