Resources for First-Generation Students

Your college advisor is your primary contact for academic and career support. The additional resources included below are available to you via other departments on campus. Your individual home college might have additional resources for you, so ask your college advisor! Find their name and contact information in MySlice > Orange Success > My Success Network.

  • Career Development Resource Library: An online catalog of career resources available to all students, including VMock, GoinGlobal, LinkedIn Learning, Big Interview and more.
  • Career Services: Career counseling and resources.
  • ’Cuse Works: Student employment opportunities and resources.
  • Handshake: Syracuse University’s centralized career management tool. As a free resource to students and alumni, Handshake hosts available internships, professional employment and professional development opportunities.
  • Shaw Center: Experiential learning through community engagement.