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First-Generation+ Resource Center

Phone 414-229-7234
Email uwmfirstgen@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/firstgen/
The First-Generation+ Resource Center (FG+RC) is located in Union EG39. This office is a student fee funded entity and is primarily dedicated to working with and promoting diversity, equity, and social justice on campus.
Categories: Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement, Student Union

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  • Yellow banner image. "SHAW Counseling" reads in black lettering, below it white lettering "Let's Talk", and below that black text "In-Person", and small text "Brief confidential conversations with a counselor"

    Let’s Talk

    Let’s Talk
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship problems, academic concerns, or coping with the impact of world events, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. “Let’s Talk” is a program that provides brief, informal, consultations for UWM students …

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image

    Financial Aid Help Session

    Financial Aid Help Session
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …

  • Pride Week Mocktail Social

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Put on your finest evening wear and join us for an unforgettable kiki! Socialize over mocktails, games, and appetizers! Sip your way through the colors of the rainbow with our Pride Mocktail Menu! Open to all. For questions and to …

  • Cooking Decorating Social

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Love is sweet! Join UWM's first-gen community to decorate cookies, watch rom-coms, and... find love? Participants will be provided with everything needed to make the cookie of their dreams (while the supply lasts!). Open to all. Xoxo For questions and …

  • Purple banner image with a red and white colored rectangle in the middle. The red checkboard pattern borders the top and bottom of the rectangle. The words read "Courageous Conversations: 1-800 Relationship Recovery how to bounce back from a broken relationship

    Courageous Conversations: 1-800-Relationship Recovery

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    With college comes bad breakups, messy falling-outs with friends, and tough talks with family. We'll bring the tissues, you bring tears as we discuss healthy ways to handle heartbreak. Open to all.

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image

    Financial Aid Help Session

    Financial Aid Help Session
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …

  • Image that reads "RENTAL Workshop"

    Rental Workshop

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    First time renting and don't know where to start? Join the Off-Campus Resource Center and the First Gen + Resource Center for a step-by-step renting workshop! By attending, you will receive am extra raffle ticket for the Housing Fair and …

  • Image reading "RENTAL Workshop"

    Rental Workshop

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    First time renting and don't know where to start? Join the Off-Campus Resource Center and the First Gen + Resource Center for a step-by-step renting workshop! By attending, you will receive am extra raffle ticket for the Housing Fair and …

  • Yellow banner image. "SHAW Counseling" reads in black lettering, below it white lettering "Let's Talk", and below that black text "In-Person", and small text "Brief confidential conversations with a counselor"

    Let’s Talk

    Let’s Talk
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship problems, academic concerns, or coping with the impact of world events, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. “Let’s Talk” is a program that provides brief, informal, consultations for UWM students …

  • Image that reads "RENTAL WORKSHOP"

    Rental Workshop

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    First time renting and don't know where to start? Join the Off-Campus Resource Center and the First Gen + Resource Center for a step-by-step renting workshop! By attending, you will receive am extra raffle ticket for the Housing Fair and …

  • Image from the anime NARUTO. Naruto and Sasuke are facing off against each other, with fists cocked and blue flashes of light between them

    Anime Watch Party

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    All the best episodes! Join us Geek Week 2026 for an anime marathon featuring hit shows like Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Cowboy Bebop, and more. Open to all! Co-Hosted by the Japanese Cultural Association and the First-Generation+ Resource Center For …

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image

    Financial Aid Help Session

    Financial Aid Help Session
    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …