Welcome to our UMD's National First-Gen Celebration Day!

First things first, what is First-Gen?

Definition: First-Generation is defined as college student(s) with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) that have not completed a bachelor's degree.

Celebrate National First-Gen Day Nov. 8th at UMD!

UMD Resources for 1st Gen Students

UMD First-Gen Book Collection & Libguide

On National First-Generation Celebration Day STAMP is collaborating with the University Libraries to launch our inaugural First-Generation Book Collection. The 2022 book collection will include the following Ebooks from first-generation authors available to reserve at the library. To view the physical display of the books visit the Portico Room (Room 2109) in Mckeldin. Additionally, the UMD Libraries has published the First-Generation Libguide that is accessible throughout the year with the resources. We hope to continue updating the Libguide yearly with new material that is relevant and helpful for first-gen students.

Elizabeth Acevedo: The Poet X
Julissa Arce: You Sound Like A White Girl
Cristina Henríquez: The Book of Unknown Americans
Stephen King: Our Writing - A Memoir About the Craft
Elaine Mar: Paper Daughter
Jaime Martin Ko Atilano: Mala and the Mask of Gold
Toni Morrison:
- Beloved
- The Bluest Eye
Dan-el Padilla Peralta: Undocumented - A Dominican Boy’s Oddyssey from a Homeless Shelter to an Ivy League
Sonia Sotomayor: My Beloved World
Sarah Thankum Mathews: All This Could Be Different

STEM 1st Gen Students

National First-Gen Resources

Check out resources for all first-gen identities

First-gen podcast

Get Involved at UMD Department Highlight: SORC

Why Does Engagement Matter?

Engaging in student organizations is one way for you to find community and belonging at UMD. Involved students enrich their learning in deeper ways, are offered opportunities to practice the information and skills they are learning in class, find community, have more opportunities for individual growth and identity development, and begin to build lasting relationships. Getting involved and engaging in outside the classroom activities can improve your satisfaction with the college experience, strengthen relationships with staff, improve your career development and readiness, offer opportunities to grow your leadership skills, and increase your connection to the University of Maryland community.

Who Is The Student Involvement Suite For? (Tour of the Student Organization Resource Center (SORC) at the University of Maryland)

The suite was designed with and for students at UMD. Opened in Fall 2016, the Student Involvement Suite includes open lounge space, reservable meeting rooms, storage space, and work rooms (TerraPods). Although the Student Involvement Suite offerings will primarily serve student groups, it is also a place for students to learn about involvement opportunities, be in community together and make connections with peers. The Suite houses the offices for the Student Organization Resource Center, Student Government Association and Student Entertainment Events

Get involved on Election Day Terps, are you ready to vote?

If you are voting in-person, here's your checklist:

Make sure you are registered to vote! If you missed the voter registration deadline, see if your state has same-day registration during Early Voting or on Election Day

Look up your polling location for Early Voting or Election Day & determine how you'll get to the polls

Research who & what's on your ballot using the Ballotpedia Sample Ballot tool

Mark your calendar for the day you plan to vote!

If you are voting by mail, here's your checklist:

Find out what you need to know about how to vote by mail in your state

Request your mail-in ballot ASAP if you haven't yet

Research who & what's on your ballot using the Ballotpedia Sample Ballot tool

Double check your state's mail-in ballot deadlines for when your ballot must be received

If you have any questions - please reach out to at terpsvote@umd.edu

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