First-Gen Success Sprint

First-Gen Success Sprint: Spring 2026 with first-gen group photo in background

 

The First-Gen Success Sprint has now ended. Winners will be contacted soon! Be sure to check your email.

This flexible opportunity to connect with the First-Gen Center includes a variety of simple activities, from subscribing to our monthly newsletter and attending events to visiting our student lounge and meeting with a TASC academic peer coach. Each activity you complete earns you an entry into prize drawings, so the more you engage, the more chances you have to win!

There's no expectation to do everything. Feel free to participate in the ways that fit your schedule and interests. 

Prizes

Beats Solo Buds
Ninja® Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1
INSTAX mini 12™

Entry Details

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Entry Details

Activities

  1. Subscribe to the First-Gen Forecast Newsletter
  2. Follow @umnfirstgen on Instagram
  3. Attend February’s “First Up” Session
  4. Meet with a TASC Academic Peer Coach
  5. Visit the MCAE/FG Student Lounge
  6. Submit a Question for “Ask a First-Gen” (Email us at [email protected])
  7. Post First-Gen Swag on Instagram (Tag us! @umnfirstgen)
  8. Attend the First-Gen Valley: Spring Open House
  9. Learn About Our Mentoring (First Too / First to Go) & Internship Opportunities
  10. (For Transfer Students) Sign Up for a Coffee Chat

Deadlines

The Sprint ran from January 20th, 2026 through February 28th, 2026. Winners will be contacted soon!