First-Generation Honors Association
The First-Generation Honors Association (FGHA) assists first-generation students in their transition to the Honors College/Academic Scholars Program & Michigan State University and fosters their continued success in college. FGHA is committed to building a sense of community among first-generation students on campus; membership is open to students not in the Honors College/Academic Scholars Program. The group consists of first-generation students & advocates (faculty/staff who strive to support first-generation students) across campus.
The association offers: – Unique programming tailored to needs of first-generation students – Academic/personal support – Social events and networking with students, faculty, & staff – Leadership opportunities – Connections to campus resources and opportunities
For more information on FGHA, you may:
- Complete the Membership Interest Form
- Contact advisor Erika Crews at ecrews@msu.edu
- Follow FGHA on Instagram
Stay tuned to meet the 2023-2024 E-Board!
Honors Navigators Peer Mentorship Program
The Honors Navigators Peer Mentorship Program connects first-generation students, international students, and students of color with a peer mentor in the Michigan State University Honors College.
Through the Mentorship Program, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Meet other first-generation students at MSU
- Participate in social & professional development activities
- Learn from the experiences of your peers as you transition to and navigate MSU
Visit the Honors Navigators Peer Mentorship Program website to learn more. Please contact Erika Crews (ecrews@msu.edu) or Sadiq Mohammed (mohamm61@msu.edu) with any questions.
Events
Stay tuned for upcoming events hosted by FGHA and the Honors College!
Past Events
- FGHA & HCAB Finals Destressor Night | Tuesday, April 26 @ 7-9PM | 207/208 Eustace-Cole Hall
- First-Generation Celebration | Tuesday, April 12 @ 6PM | 2202 STEM
- Open FGHA Meeting | Tuesday, March 23 @ 7PM EST | Zoom
- Finances 101 | Tuesday, March 16 @ 7PM EDT
- Access the event recording and slides
- Carbs, Careers, & Connections | Tuesday, March 9 @ 6PM EST | Zoom
- First-gen Meet & Mingle | Wednesday, February 10 @ 7PM EST | Zoom
- Scholarships 101 | Wednesday, November 18 @ 11:30AM EST | Zoom
- Access the event recording, slides, and additional resources
- College 101 Kahoot with FGHA & Honors x 2 | Tuesday, September 22 @ 7:00PM | Zoom
- Open Meeting | Wednesday, March 25 @ 7:00-8:00PM | Zoom
- Finances 101 | Tuesday, March 17 @ 6:30-8:00PM | Zoom
- Spring 2020 Honors Navigators Kick-off | Thursday, February 13 @ 6:15-8:15PM | Shaw Hall East Multipurpose Room (E5)
- End-of-Semester Celebration/Finals Study Break| Wednesday, December 4 @ 6:00-8:00PM | Bessey Hall 106
- National First-generation College Celebration | Friday, November 8 @ 9:00-11:00AM | Erickson 226/228
- Meet the E-board | Sunday, November 3 @ 6:00-8:00PM | 207/208 Eustace-Cole Hall
- Scholarships 101 | Tuesday, November 12 @ 6:30-8:00PM | 207/208 Eustace-Cole Hall
- Carbs, Careers, & Connections | Wednesday, October 23 @ 6:00-7:30PM | 207/208 Eustace-Cole Hall
- Fall 2019 Honors Navigators Kick-off | Wednesday, September 11 @ 6:00-8:00PM | 207/208 Eustace-Cole Hall