First Scholars Symposium 2026

About this event

This symposium is designed to create that space for you, focused on:

• Mind: Your well-being matters. Explore ways to manage stress, navigate challenges, build confidence, and take care of yourself while pursuing your goals.

• Money: Financial wellness is part of student success. Learn about resources, strategies, and decisions that can help you manage the financial realities of college and career planning.

• Momentum: Your journey doesn’t stop at getting through the semester. Discover ways to stay engaged, make intentional decisions, reach your goals, keep moving forward, and expand your leadership.

What You Can Expect

• A welcoming and affirming space created with first-generation students in mind

• Honest conversations about college, life, finances, and what comes next

• Opportunities to connect with other First Scholars, faculty, staff, and alumni

• Tools and resources to support your academic, personal, and financial well-being

• Encouragement and inspiration from people who understand the first-generation journey

• A chance to pause, reflect, celebrate your progress, and think about your next step

• Whether you’re just beginning your Tri-C journey, finding your rhythm, or preparing for what comes next, there is a place for you here.

This is your opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday college life, connect with your community, invest in yourself, and think about what it means to move forward and thrive.