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David First Generation Experience

The Davis First Generation Experience is a program focused on forging strong first generation scholars as they begin their higher education journey at LCCC.

The goal of this program is to ensure students, who are the first in their family to attend college, can build lifelong relationships, build awareness and strengthen skills to help them succeed, and create a strong support network at LCCC. 

Who is Eligible for the Davis First Generation Experience?

  • First generation college students are eligible to apply. "First generation college student" means one or more of a student's parents or guardians has not completed a college certificate or degree.
  • First-time, first-year freshmen
  • The first 60 applicants will have priority to become a Davis First Generation Scholar

Group photo of the 2025 Davis First Generation Experience participants wearing matching program t-shirts in front of the entrance to the RAC where it says "Go Eagles"

Students in the dining hall for the Davis First Generation lunch celebration. Some students are standing and talking with students seated at a table.

graphic that says "creating a better path"

Photo of four students posing with LCCC and Davis Scholar signs

Experience Benefits

  • Free Course: This experience will include students earning 3 credits of Strategies for Success 1000. Students' tuition and fees for the Strategies for Success 1000 course are provided by the LCCC Foundation.
  • $1,000 scholarship: A Davis First Generation participant must successfully complete the DFGE program requirements and be in good academic standing with LCCC to be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship in the student's second year at LCCC. The scholarship must be used in consecutive semesters (summer session excluded).
  • Early Move-In for Blue Cohort Scholars: Scholars planning to live in the residence halls for the 2026-2027 school year and are in the Blue Cohort will be able to move in to their residence hall one day early!
  • Become knowledgeable about campus resources available to you as a student.
  • Build lifelong connections and friendships.
  • Develop a strong support network at LCCC.

    Experience Details

    The Experience begins right before the fall semester in August with opportunities to learn about campus, student resources and meet other students.

    Blue Cohort Scholars plan to live in the residence halls for the 2026-2027 school year and commit to the following: 

  • Early move-in to the Residence Halls on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Attend a Davis First Generation Experience session on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Attend a Davis First Generation Experience session on Friday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gold Cohort Scholars are not planning to live in the residence halls for the 2026-2027 school year and commit to the following: 

  • Attend the Davis First Generation Pre-Session event on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Attend the Davis First Generation Kick Off event on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In addition to these expectations, Davis Scholars must attend 13 additional events and Davis First Generation Experience sessions throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. See the list below.

Davis First Generation Experience Events & Sessions 

Davis Scholars must attend all (two) pre-semester workshops (see Blue and Gold Cohort information above).  
 
Including these above expectations, Davis Scholars are required to attend at least 14 of the 16 program events and sessions offered during the 2026–2027 academic year, including six required sessions. Prior to the start of the academic year, scholars must also attend two mandatory pre‑session events to confirm their acceptance into the Davis Scholars Program. While we are happy to work with you throughout the year to accommodate scheduling needs, these two pre‑session events cannot be made up, and attendance is required. Beginning in August 2026, Davis Scholars will meet monthly with a Davis First Generation staff member or peer mentor, with meetings continuing through May 2027.

Fall 2026 Events 

  • Aug. TBA, 2026 *REQUIRED Presession Event 
  • Aug. 21, 2026 *REQUIRED Presession Kick Off Event 
  • Aug. 24 - Aug. 27, 2026 Attend a Week of Welcome Event
  • Aug. 31, 2026 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) *REQUIRED Study Skills & Time Management Session
  • Sept. 3, 2026 Club Rush
  • Sept. 15, 2026 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) *REQUIRED Davis First Generation Bonding Event
  • Oct. 1 - Oct. 30, 2026 Choose Your Own Adventure 
  • Oct. 22, 2026 Davis First Generation Coffee & Conversations 
  • Nov. 6, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) *REQUIRED National First Generation Lunch Celebration 
  • Nov. 19, 2026 Davis First Generation Coffee & Conversations 

Spring 2027 Events

  • Jan. 19 - Jan. 29, 2027 Choose Your Own Adventure 
  • Jan. 19 - Jan. 21, 2027 Attend a Week of Welcome Event
  • Feb. 1 - Feb. 26, 2027 Choose Your Own Adventure 
  • Feb. 4, 2027 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) *REQUIRED New Semester Refresh 
  • Mar. TBA, 2027 *REQUIRED FAFSA Completion & Scholarships
  • Mar. 18, 2027 Career Information & Prep 
  • Apr. TBA, 2027 Career Fair 
  • May 12, 2027 (4-5 p.m.) *REQUIRED Attend the Davis First Generation Graduation Celebration

Choose Your Own Adventure! Options: 

During Choose Your Own Adventure! events, Davis Scholars will attend LCCC or community events of their choice and will provide evidence of attendance. Examples include: 

  • Student Club Meeting 
  • Athletic Event 
  • Music/Art Event  
  • Dining Hall Event  
  • Volunteer Event: Cleaning up Highways, Animal Shelter, etc.  
  • Community Event: Fundraiser, Symphony, Art Walk, etc.

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Apply for the Davis First Generation Experience