First-Generation Students

For many first-gen students, it takes a lot of initiative and courage just to get through the admission and enrollment process—and then comes the work of finding your place, feeling like a Denisonian, and persevering in your educational goals.

Contact Us

Julie Tucker ’09

Associate Vice President of Student Life

tuckerj@denison.edu

740-587-5575

Nearly one in every 5 Denison students is a first-generation college student.

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Advice & Tips

3 pieces of advice from a first-gen student

Kristen Ago '19 shares three pieces of advice for first-generation college students.

Announcements & Updates

National First Gen Week festivities at Denison

Denison celebrates our first-gen students with activities over the week of November 4.

Alumni

First-gen student and grad Kristen Ago '19 shares her story

Kristen Ago ’19 is a first-generation student who majored in psychology and educational studies, and minored in Spanish.

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