At college, the journey toward belonging can be challenging, especially for first-generation and/or low-income students.
On Saturday, July 30, 2016, thirty alumni who understood this struggle met for the first time with incoming Yale College students with similar backgrounds. This 1stGenYale pilot had a positive impact on both alumni and students.
Our vision is simple yet powerful: to foster connection, empower voices, and ensure every student and alum feels at home.
Join us as we build a legacy of support and belonging for
future generations of Yalies.
1 in 4
Yale students are first-generation and/or low-income
350
alumni have met with 800 FSY students in the 10 years of
Alumni Perspectives: Navigating Yale & Beyond
308
student interns matched with for-profits, nonprofits and faculty since 2020 through Summer Bulldogs
connect
Bridging diverse backgrounds and experiences, we create lasting connections that empower each other to thrive within the Yale community and beyond.
share
By sharing our unique stories and journeys, we foster a rich tapestry of experiences that inspires and uplifts fellow alumni and students alike.
support
With unwavering support, we lift each other up, ensuring that every member of our community has the resources and encouragement to achieve their dreams and make a meaningful impact.
Our Mission
We are Yale alumni who come from diverse backgrounds, including being among the first in our families to graduate from college or graduate school and/or being from underserved backgrounds. We connect with each other to share our stories and have a positive impact on the lives of Yale students and alumni.
Our Commitment to a Welcoming Environment
1stGenYale is inclusive of all diversity: age, culture, disability, ethnicity, family hardships, gender, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
