MVILLE FIRST

Manhattanville First Generation Program | MVILLE FIRST

Manhattanville First Generation Program | MVILLE FIRST is a college success program for first-generation students. Eligible students are those where neither parent/guardian has received a degree from a four-year college or university. The program welcomes new students and their families to the Manhattanville community and supports students’ adjustments to their first year of college life. Participants receive a $2,000 scholarship.

What does first-generation mean?

An MVILLE FIRST Generation student is a student whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree.

Our students work one-on-one with a peer success coach to become familiar with college resources, prepare them for college processes, and provide individualized support.

Program requirements include:

GRADES

Strive to maintain a GPA of 2.8 or higher

ATTEND

Attend 2 diversity events on campus.

Center For Inclusion

MEETINGS

Mandatory regular meetings with the Director of the Center for Inclusion

Center for Inclusion

ATTEND

Attend regular productive meetings with the MVille First Success Peer Coach

RESIDENCE LIFE

As a MVILLE FIRST scholar, you are not required to live on-campus but living on campus allows you to be more engaged with the Manhattanville community! Most first-year students live in Spellman Hall. Learn more about our campus housing

Residence Life

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