Liberal Studies Peer Mentoring Program
Through the Liberal Studies Peer Mentorship Program, first generation students enrolled in Liberal Studies will be paired with an upper-level peer mentor to help them transition to college life, while providing academic and personal connections and support. Applications are available for incoming first-year students in the summer before beginning in Liberal Studies. The peer mentor is assigned for the full academic year, and together you will participate in group mentorship activities and individual mentor meetings. For more information, contact ls.diversity@nyu.edu.
First Generation Student Welcome
During Welcome Week, the Liberal Studies Office of Academic Advising and Student Affairs provides all first-year first generation students with helpful information and resources to ensure a successful start to life at NYU. Students that begin their studies at our Washington Square campus have an opportunity to participate in many student success events and activities during Welcome Week, including our Liberal Studies First Generation Student Social and numerous events and workshops hosted by student affairs departments throughout the NYU community.
- Semester Events
- First Generation Student Welcome – hosted during Welcome Week in the fall semester and in the fall and spring semesters.
- First Generation Student Celebration Day – celebrated annually on November 8th, programming is offered to all Liberal Studies first-generation students and our staff and faculty that identify as first-generation students.
- First Generation Faculty Panel - connect with professors from Liberal Studies who also identify as the first member in their family to attend college, and hear about their journeys through higher education.
Resources for Families
We understand the significance of support from family members throughout the college experience, especially for first generation students. NYU provides resources for parents and guardians of students so they can stay connected and be a part of the educational experience. For more information about resources for parents and guardians of NYU students please visit our Parent Resources page or contact the Parent Helpline for assistance at 212-998-4219 or by email at parents@nyu.edu.