Being the first person in a family to navigate the college experience is a wonderful achievement, but it can also bring unexpected challenges. At Temple, 23% of all students are the first in their families to attend college, and many faculty and staff at Temple were first-generation students themselves. 

Some first-generation students find that it is difficult to know where to turn for guidance, what resources are available, and how to make the right decisions about their future. Within professional programs like Pharmacy, this can be especially true. 

To bridge these gaps, the Temple University School of Pharmacy has launched a First Generation Student Group.

The Group, sponsored by the TUSP DEI Committee, is open to any School of Pharmacy students, faculty and staff who identify as first-generation. Meetings will be held on campus on the third Tuesday of each month and will provide space for offering and accepting advice for navigating college and graduate school. All programs and degrees in the School of Pharmacy are welcome.

Anyone interested in joining can sign up at pharmacy.temple.edu/first-gen-student-group.