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
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 2025-2026 school year and
are in the Blue Cohort will be able to move in to their residence hall one day early!
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 2025-2026 school year and commit to the following:
- Early move-in to the Residence Halls on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Attend a Davis First Generation Experience session on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Attend a Davis First Generation Experience session on Friday, Aug. 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gold Cohort Scholars are not planning to live in the residence halls for the 2025-2026 school year and commit to the following:
- Attend a Davis First Generation Experience session on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Attend a Davis First Generation Experience session on Friday, Aug. 15 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 2025-2026 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 must attend 13 additional events and DFGE sessions (five of which are required) throughout the 2025-2026 academic year:
- Aug. 18-22, 2025 Attend a Welcome Week Event
- Aug. 26, 2025 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED Study Skills, College Expectations, Time Management Session
- Sept. 4, 2025 Attend Club Rush
- Sept. 9, 2025 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED Davis Scholar Bonding
- Oct. 2025 Choose Your Own Adventure!
- Oct. 26-31, 2025 Attend an LCCC Halloween event
- Nov. 7, 2025 (12-1 p.m.) *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED First Gen Day Celebration
- Dec. 1-12, 2025 Individual meeting with Davis First Generation Contacts to check-in on event and session progress
- Jan. 2026 Choose Your Own Adventure!
- Jan. 20-23, 2026 Attend an LCCC Welcome Week Event
- Feb. 2026 (Time and Date to Be Determined) *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FAFSA Completion with LCCC Student Hub
- Feb. 9-13, 2026 Attend an LCCC Valentine’s event
- Mar. 10, 2026 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) Resumes, Internships, Interview Questions Session
- Apr. 2026 (Time and Date to Be Determined) Attend the LCCC Career Fair
- May 14, 2026 *ATTENDANCE REQUIRED Davis First Generation Scholar 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.
Apply for the Davis First Generation Experience
Apply to LCCC first! Fill out and submit your degree-seeking application at lccc.wy.edu/apply. Complete the enrollment steps. Contact the LCCC Student Hub at studenthub@lccc.wy.edu or 307.778.1265 if you need assistance with your application. We are happy to help!
Fill out the online application for the Davis First Generation Experience
- Application deadline July 25, 2025.
- Accepted applicants will be notified via LCCC student email for next steps.