The First-Generation Graduation Stole Application will open in Mid-September 2026. Additional stole information will be emailed via Navigate and posted on Instagram (@msutx_engagement).
Questions? Email first2go@msutexas.edu
Stoles are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once registration reaches capacity, a wait list will be available, but stoles will not be guaranteed.
To receive a FREE stole, you must be graduating in Fall 2026, and complete at least one of the following Career Management Center events.
Stoles can also be purchased for $30 starting later in November.
Events
If you have questions about the events, please email cmc@msutexas.edu. Be on the lookout for more events added.
In person events
- Part-Time & Volunteer Job Fair: Thursday, September 10 at 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM, CSC Atrium
- This is YOUR opportunity to meet one-on-one with local employers seeking to hire MSU students for part-time employment opportunities.
- Land It. Nail It. Own It.: Wednesday, October 7 at 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Dillard 189
- Learn from Come learn from industry professionals about job interviews, resume tips, and workplace success!
- Learn from Come learn from industry professionals about job interviews, resume tips, and workplace success!
- Educators Networking Mixer: Friday, October 9 at 11:30am-1pm, BAC Lonestar
- Join us for the and meet school district representatives in a fun, fast-paced networking experience designed to help you build connections, learn about opportunities, and get noticed by potential employers. Come prepared to introduce yourself, share your career goals, and make meaningful connections!
- Join us for the and meet school district representatives in a fun, fast-paced networking experience designed to help you build connections, learn about opportunities, and get noticed by potential employers. Come prepared to introduce yourself, share your career goals, and make meaningful connections!
- Connecting Majors to Careers: Thursday, October 29 3pm-4pm, Location TBA
- Discover your strengths, interests, and career possibilities with Focus 2—an interactive career assessment designed to help you explore majors and careers that fit YOU!
- Discover your strengths, interests, and career possibilities with Focus 2—an interactive career assessment designed to help you explore majors and careers that fit YOU!
- Graduate School Fair: Thursday, November 5 3pm-4:30pm, BAC Lonestar
- Explore graduate and professional opportunities, connect with schools and programs, and discover the next step toward advancing your education and career!
- Explore graduate and professional opportunities, connect with schools and programs, and discover the next step toward advancing your education and career!
- Life after College- Repaying Student Loans: Tuesday, November 10 12:30pm-2pm, CSC Kiowa
- Learn practical strategies for navigating life after college, managing your student loans, and building a strong financial foundation.
- Learn practical strategies for navigating life after college, managing your student loans, and building a strong financial foundation.
- Make the Most of LinkedIn: Thursday, November 12 1pm-2pm, Location TBA
- Learn how to build a professional LinkedIn presence, expand your network, showcase your skills, and connect with opportunities that can help launch your career.
- Learn how to build a professional LinkedIn presence, expand your network, showcase your skills, and connect with opportunities that can help launch your career.
- Law Enforcement Career Fair: Thursday, November 12, Time TBA, Location TBA
- Explore career opportunities in criminal justice and law enforcement, connect with professionals in the field, and discover pathways to make a difference in your community.
Virtual Options
Hiration: Get your resume and cover letter checked out!
After choosing a virtual option, click here to answer reflection questions.
- Financial Literacy & Life after College PDF
- Budgeting & Money Management in Today's Global Economy – Watch Here
- Mentors, Sponsors and Your Personal Brand – Watch Here
- Success Strategies for Managing Student Debt. - Watch Here
- Social Media Smarts & Cyber Safety – Watch Here
- Building Winning Resumes & Preparing for Success in your Job Interviews – Watch Here
We also want to invite you to our First-Generation Class of Fall 2026 Celebration!
Location and date TBA
Stop by this casual come and go event for the Fall 2026 First-Gen graduates and their families/friends. There will be a photo booth and a hot chocolate/coffee bar.