The First-Generation Graduation Stole Application will open in Mid-February 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 Spring 2025, and complete at least one of the following Career Management Center events.
Stoles can also be purchased for $30 starting on April 20.
Events
If you have questions about the events, please email cmc@msutexas.edu. Be on the lookout for more events added.
In person events
- Land It. Nail It. Own It.: Wednesday, February 18 at 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Dillard Room 189
- Learn from Come learn from industry professionals about job interviews, resume tips, and workplace success!
- Industry Professionals:• Andrea Anderle, United Regional • Megan Magana, Union Square FCU• Steve Morath, Financial Advisor (Retired)
- Industry Professionals:• Andrea Anderle, United Regional • Megan Magana, Union Square FCU• Steve Morath, Financial Advisor (Retired)
- Learn from Come learn from industry professionals about job interviews, resume tips, and workplace success!
- Careers in Business Job Fair: Wednesday, March 25 at 9:00 AM - 12 PM, Dillard Room 189
- Visit with employers to learn about full-time employment opportunities as well as internship opportunities! Remember to dress for the occasion and bring your resume!
- Visit with employers to learn about full-time employment opportunities as well as internship opportunities! Remember to dress for the occasion and bring your resume!
- Careers in Technology: Wednesday, March 25 at 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM, Bolin Science Hall
- You've put in lots of hard work as an undergraduate student and now you're ready for opportunities to use your skills. Let the Career Management Center help you find employment that is right for you! Dress for success (think professional attire!) and bring several copies of your resume to the event. Employers will be hiring for full-time, part-time, and internship positions.
- You've put in lots of hard work as an undergraduate student and now you're ready for opportunities to use your skills. Let the Career Management Center help you find employment that is right for you! Dress for success (think professional attire!) and bring several copies of your resume to the event. Employers will be hiring for full-time, part-time, and internship positions.
- Part-Time Job Fair: Thursday, March 26 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.
- This is YOUR opportunity to meet one-on-one with local employers seeking to hire MSU students for part-time employment opportunities.
- First-Gen Networking Opportunity: Friday, April 10 at 5 PM - 6:30 PM, Clark Student Center Comanche
- Network with professionals from the Wichita Falls community. Hosted by the Student Engagement Center
Virtual Options
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 Spring 2026 Celebration!
Wednesday, May 6
11am-1pm, CSC Atrium
Stop by this casual come and go event for the Spring 2026 First-Gen graduates and their families/friends. There will be a photo booth and a hot chocolate/coffee bar.