Connect for Success

Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion
Programs and Initiatives
Connect for Success

Connect for Success

Supporting first-generation, first-year students at St. Olaf College.

What is it?

Connect for Success seeks to support and encourage first-generation, first-year students at St. Olaf College. Students in the program have the opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and peer mentors to build a network of support. Students are invited to community-building events and programming designed for first-generation college students. There is no cost to participate in the Connect for Success program.

In addition to programming tailored to first-generation, first-year students, a series of campus-wide events and programming are planned to support all first-generation students at St. Olaf College. This program is a collaboration by the Admissions Office, The Center for Advising and Academic Support (CAAS), The Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion, TRIO Student Support Services, and TRIO McNair Scholars.

Mentorship

The CFS Peer Mentors are first generation themselves. They will work closely with you to build community, provide resources and opportunities, and guide you as you navigate the College.

Community Building Events

In collaboration with TRIO Student Support Services, you will have the opportunity to participate in events to meet other first generation students and engage in social events.

Meaningful Connections and Networking

Connect with faculty, staff, alumni and other students by participating in programs and networking spaces offered by the Taylor Center of Equity and Inclusion and its campus partners.

Academic success programming

Programming tailored to the specific needs of first-generation, first-year students offered by the Center for Academic and Academic Support (CAAS).

Vocation and Career Exploration

Meaningful workshops on setting your future goals for career and experiential learning to maximize your future you! including creating a resume, how to maximize your first year at St. Olaf.

Funding Opportunities:

Johnson Family Opportunity Fund
International and Off Campus Studies scholarships
Student Emergency Fund
Piper Center for Vocation and Career/Funding Resources
EMERGE (for academically talented students with documented financial need who plan to major in either Biology or Chemistry)

Campus Resources and Opportunities

Counseling Center: COVID-19 Managing Concerns
International and Off Campus Studies: Equity Resources
Center for Advising and Academic Support (CAAS): Multilingual Student Support
Disability and Access

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