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First Generation Students at Douglass 

First generation students, or students who are the first in their families to attend college, are an important part of the Douglass community. See more resources for first generation students below! 

You Belong Here

First generation students make up 
25%
of the Douglass Community 
Access to 
Peer & Staff Mentoring
For questions about all things Rutgers-related
Douglass students made up
30%
of RU's 2022 McNair Scholars 

which prepares undergrads for doctoral studies by providing necessary research and scholarly activities

Looking for a mentor? 

Madinah Elamin (she/her)

Assistant Dean, Strategic Programming

Leslie Danehy (she/her)

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs