First Ospreys

First Ospreys: A Home for Stockton's First-Gen Students

2024-25 E-Board Photo

First-Gen Graduates Honored

First Ospreys stoles were distributed to Stockton first-gen students at Rising STAR Awards

First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience

Eight First Ospreys visited Miami for the second consecutive year to attend Dr. Joshua Fredenburg's first-gen career conference.

First to Fly Dinner 2024

This event capped First-Gen Week and honored 25 first-gen Stockton students and alumni

First-Generation Day Video

Stockton First Ospreys talk about what being First-Gen means to them!

First Ospreys Awarded by NASPA

A First-Gen Forward Institution

End of Year Celebration for 2024 First-Gen Graduates

Stoles given out to Stockton's first-gen Class of 2024

First Ospreys Attend First-Gen Conference

The First Ospreys visited Miami, Florida for the First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience

First to Soar Celebration - National First-Gen Day Celebration

The highlight event of First-Generation Week!

A First-Gen Forward University

It's part of Stockton's DNA to have a significant commitment toward first-generation students.

Harvey Kesselman, President Emeritus

Mission

First Ospreys is a retention initiative that celebrates, supports, and prepares first-generation students to ensure successful completion of their undergraduate studies. We aim to connect students to existing programs and resources and promote a sense of belonging within the Stockton community. We are committed to raising awareness about the experience, knowledge, and value that first-generation students bring to campus.

What is a first-generation college student?

First-generation students are those whose parents or guardians have not obtained a four-year college degree.