The Puget Sound First Gen Loggers Network is a group of faculty and staff who support first generation college students (students whose neither parent has attained a four-year US college degree). This is done through fun social events, networking opportunities,  off-campus experiences, and facilitating connections to fantastic faculty, staff, and offices across campus. The First Gen Loggers Network also provides Puget Sound faculty and staff with resources and recommendations to ensure that Puget Sound is a first-gen student-ready campus.

Please contact Najhan Bell in Academic Advising and/or Eric Hetland in the Center for Student Support if you want to learn more about these opportunities for first generation Loggers, or if you are a faculty/staff member interested in getting involved. 

First Generation Logger Graduate holding up a First in the Fam sticker

During Commencement Weekend, we host a special celebration for our First Generation graduates.

The First Gen Loggers Network has included representatives from the following campus offices:

  • Academic Advising
  • Admission
  • Alumni & Parent Relations
  • Career & Employment Services
  • Institutional Equity & Diversity
  • Registrar
  • Student Experience (previously Residence Life and Student Involvement & Programs)
  • Student Success

First Gen Logger Link Community

Join the First Generation Logger Link community! This community is about fostering connections between current students and alumni who identify as first generation college students/graduates. Current students can use this group to ask advice from people who were once in their place. Alumni will be open to offer advice, perspective and guidance about life after Puget Sound!

Summer 2023 First Gen Families Webinar Recording

A live webinar was held to provide first gen students and their families insights into the Puget Sound campus, important offices, and advice from key staff members. Follow this link to view the recording.

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    First Gen Graduates in 2023

  • 18

    Percent of First-Year Students who are First Generation in 2024
President Crawford celebrates with First Generation Loggers.