First Generation College Student Definition?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>Hey Everyone!</p>

<p>I scoured the UPenn website and was unable to find an exact definition of a first generation college student. Some universities define it as parents who have not attained a Bachelor degree, while others indicate it as parents who have not pursued any post-secondary education.</p>

<p>My parents both completed trade school in China -- would I be considered a first generation college student by UPenn's standards?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>Bumpp</p>

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<p>Bump again!</p>

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<p>I did not see a definition on the upenn website either. I think no one is responding because they are not sure. </p>

<p>Try calling or emailing admissions and asking. They may be able to clarify it. </p>

<p>I have most often seen it defined as neither parent has a bachelor’s degree or higher, but Penn may have a different definition.</p>