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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 Programs

Leslie Danehy (she/her)

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs