First-Gen Program Advising

What is Program Advising?

First-Generation advisors work with college advisors to support the success of first-year students. The program advisor monitors the transition into college life, academic progress, early alerts, and midterm grade reports. ​Students can make an appointment with an advisor through MyUK or by emailing firstgeneration@uky.edu.

What to expect?

First-generation advisors utilize a holistic approach, meaning every meeting is individualized to meet the individual students' needs. We go beyond the scope of academics. As a partnership, advisors, and students will create a personal plan of action and review campus resources. Advisors are seeking to conduct an early intervention to prevent any potential barriers/challenges a student may face. Advising meetings are an opportunity to create an advisor and student relationship that is sustained throughout a student's academic journey. 

How to prepare?

Students should come prepared to engage in discussion about any immediate needs or questions as well as future goals.