First Generation Programs (Cardinal First)

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This Day of Giving, Cardinal First (First-gen Programs) is seeking donations to fund the March 20, 2026 Cardinal First Alumni Academy, connecting 75 first-gen alumni serving as presenters, panelists and table hosts with 175 of our current first-gen students, and other professional development opportunities for our juniors and seniors.

Donations of any amount will make a difference and will help us continue to move #firstgenforward for the 946 first-gen undergraduate students currently at NC.

We have some first-gen juniors looking for Summer 2026 internships and some May 2026 first-gen graduates seeking full-time positions. Please share any leads you have.

We invite you to stay connected via our social media. We do first-gen alumni posts weekly and would love to feature you. Reply if interested.
Instagram @firstgencardinals
Facebook @NorthCentralCollege.CardinalFirst

ImpactNC with your gift today and help us keep moving #firstgenforward at North Central!

Our Mission

The mission of Cardinal First is to provide a supportive and welcoming community for first-generation college students and their families, a campus culture that recognizes and celebrates first-generation student identity as an asset, and a program that intentionally connects first-generation students to faculty, resources, information and experiences that promote academic and personal success from enrollment through graduation.