Thank you for your interest in receiving a First-Generation stole, we commend you on your upcoming graduation! The First Generation Success Center is proud to celebrate the achievements of all first-gen graduates. Please do not hesitate to reach out and let us know how you are doing and tag us in your photos so we may continue to celebrate you digitally!

Registration will open on February 6th, 2023, at 9:00 AM for all Spring 2023, Summer 2023 and Fall 2023 graduates.

To receive a 2023 Graduation stole, graduates must complete one of the engagement activities strategically chosen to enhance your professional profile.

Complete one of the activities listed below:

• Activity 1: Watch a Get Hired, Grads Industry Panel video and answer follow-up questions. Questions will be provided in the application. To access these panels, select the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page: https://success.unt.edu/get-hired
• Activity 2: Watch Practical Career Advice Videos from UNT Students and Alumni video and answer follow-up questions. Questions will be provided in the application. To access these videos, select the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page: https://careercenter.unt.edu/resources/career-advice-from-unt-students-and-alumni/
• Activity 3: Meet with a member of the First-Generation Success Center Team. Proof of engagement and/or registration of activity will be submitted in the application. To schedule an appointment, select the link below: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/first-generation-success-center/services/appointments
  • Student attendance will be checked to confirm activity completion. Failure to attend schedule meetings/engagements will result in not earning a stole.
• Activity 4: Attend at least one workshop or session during First-Generation Career Week : March 27 - 30, 2023.
  • Student attendance will be checked to confirm activity completion. Failure to attend schedule meetings/engagements will result in not earning a stole.
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  • March 27: Internships 101 & Career Exploration,  2:00 - 3:00pm, BLB 140
  • March 28: The Job Search Made Easy, 2:00 - 3:00pm, Virtual Session - link will be posted at https://linktr.ee/UNTFirstGen
  • March 28: Resume Workshop, 6:00 -7:00pm, Willis Library Computer Lab 130
  • March 29: Interview Like a Pro, 1:00 - 2:00pm, Wooten Hall 116
  • March 30: Linked-In Workshop sponsored by CapitalOne, 3:00 - 4:00pm, Union 382
  • March 30: Making the Transition from a First-Gen Student to Full-Time Professional. Panel sponsored by CapitalOne employees.  4:00 - 5:00pm, Union 382.
  • March 30: Networking Mixer. Sponsored by CapitalOne. 5:00-6:00pm, Union 314-C.

Click here for 2023 Stole Registration

We are excited to offer First-Generation Graduation stoles while supplies last for your commencement this semester! If you have any questions, please email firstgen@unt.edu.

Graduation Stole Registration Deadline: Monday, March 6th.

Stole Pick Begins: Tuesday, March 21st

Stole Pick-Up Deadline: Friday, April 21st

*Because we have a limited number of stoles available, once we have met our capacity for registrations, students will then be placed on a waitlist. Submissions will not be accepted after the registration deadline.

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