Being the first in your family is something to be proud of.
It can also come with a lot of questions. At SUNY Morrisville, we’re dedicated to help support our students in their academic and personal endeavors.
SUNY Morrisville considers first-generation students to be those where neither of their parents or guardians earned a bachelor’s degree in the United States of America.
Students can self-identify as a first-generation student through the admissions process. Currently, 46.6% of our total undergraduate students identify as first-generation.
Ashaureah Gordon '25
Nursing student, Peer tutor
As a first-generation student at SUNY Morrisville, I take pride in this because it comes with several responsibilities, including graduating with my nursing degree and being able to accomplish something that my parents could not at my age because they had to make sacrifices for me and my younger brothers. I enjoy the experience because I can be a role model to other first-generation students and my younger brothers. The goal is also to make my parents proud by graduating college.
My experience at SUNY Morrisville has prepared me for future success in my career field because it provides access to several resources. I am involved in CSTEP (Collegiate Science & Technology Program), where I have 24-hour access to Helyar Hall to study even on weekends without a time limit.
