Penn First Plus Events
Through office-generated programs and close collaboration with the undergraduate Schools and campus partners, Penn First Plus endeavors to offer timely events that address the questions and needs of first-generation and lower-income undergraduates. Below, please find a list of our upcoming programs, which is regularly updated.
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First Gen Week 2025 Events
P1P Student Networking Workshop & Alumni Mixer
Networking Workshop | 2-3pm | College Hall, Rm 205
Join P1P and Career Services for our Networking Preparation Workshop ahead of the main evening event! Discover how to make a lasting impression before, during, and after in-person networking events, and leave with a personalized elevator pitch that highlights your story and strengths.
P1P Student & Alumni Mixer | 5pm-7pm | Shleifer Center, College Hall, G01
Join Penn First Plus Center staff, current students, and local alumni for a casual networking reception to kick off Homecoming Weekend and First- Gen Celebration Week at Penn. Plus, refuel with light bites and refreshments while you network!
Co-Sponsored by Career Services and Penn First Plus Alumni Relations
Bonus: the first 20 students to attend BOTH the 2–3 PM workshop and the 5–7 PM mixer are eligible to receive a FREE Penn Alumni notebook & networking book!
Tote-ally First-Gen
Monday, November 10, 1-3pm
Charles Addams Hall Gallery (200 S. 36th St)
Co-Sponsored by the Fine Arts Department
Join P1P and the Fine Arts Department for a hands-on tote bag screen printing event in celebration of First-Gen Week! Select from exclusive designs and print your favorite onto a tote to take home.
First-Gen Social
Monday, November 10, 5pm-6:30pm
Shleifer Family P1P Center, College Hall G01
In Collaboration with the FGLI Orgs: Penn First, Penn QuestBridge, FGLI Podcast, Collective Success at Penn, WFGLI, iFGLI, Seven Eight, FGLI DAB
Join P1P and the FGLI orgs for an evening of connection and celebration! Enjoy a meal and take part in fun speed friending activities designed to help first-generation students reconnect, meet new people, and build community.
First-Gen Pride Stop
Tuesday, November 11, 2pm-4pm
Shleifer Family P1P Center, College Hall G01
Celebrate First-Gen Pride on 11/11 — a day all about firsts! Join us at P1P to honor what makes our First-Gen community one of a kind. Stop by to enjoy sweet treats and pick up your exclusive First-Gen jacket (while supplies last). Undergraduate Penn ID Required.
First-Gen Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday, November 11, 9pm-10:30pm
W.E.B. Du Bois College House – Harold Haskins Multipurpose Room (MPR)
Sponsored by: W.E.B. Du Bois College House & College Houses & Academic Services (CHAS)
Join us for late-night pancakes in celebration of First-Gen Week! Connect with fellow first-gen students, and make your very own First-Gen Ribbon to show your pride. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your story, celebrate your identity, and build community over pancakes with those who understand the first-gen experience. All are welcome! Registration is requested. Please register in advance to help us ensure we have enough pancakes for all attendees.
Quest & Connect: Celebrating National Quest Day
Wednesday, November 12, 12pm-2pm
Shleifer Family P1P Center, College Hall G01
Sponsored by: Penn QuestBridge
It’s National Quest Day! Join QuestBridge at Penn to meet fellow Scholars, snap photos, and enjoy sweet treats as we celebrate what makes our community special. Whether you’re new to QuestBridge or a familiar face, we’re excited to meet you!
P1P Penn Med School Visit
Wednesday, November 12, 5pm-7pm
Perelman School of Medicine (3400 Civic Center Blvd)
Co-Sponsored by: UpLIFT
Join us for a panel discussion featuring first-generation and limited-income medical students from The UpLIFT Project who will share their personal journeys to — and experiences as — medical students at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine. After the panel, enjoy light refreshments and connect with our first-gen and limited-income MD and MD-PhD student hosts in small groups to chat about the MCAT, gap years, classes, and more. This event is open to current Penn undergraduate students only and is limited to 45 undergrad participants. Don’t miss out!
RSVP by Nov. 5 at 11:59PM
Paint & Chill
Thursday, November 13, 5pm-7pm
Arch 108 (3601 Locust Walk)
Co-Sponsored by: PennKIPP
Unleash your inner Basquiat! Come join us for a fun, relaxing evening of painting and chilling. Create your own interpretation of a fall vista led by a paint facilitator from Painting with Purpose. You will also be treated to a tasty meal from Don Barriga. Don’t miss it!
RSVP by Nov. 9 at 11:59PM
Financial Wellness Pop-Up
Friday, November 14, 1-3pm
Shleifer Family P1P Center, College Hall G01
Co-Sponsored by: Financial Wellness @ Penn
Join Penny the Pig and Financial Wellness @ Penn for snacks and games to wrap-up First-Gen Week!