The golden shield

Represents a mark of achievement

The olive leaves

Symbolize wisdom, friendship, and victory

The 2 diplomas

Represent academic transition and achievement

The roots

Represent the foundation first generation college students will build

The tree trunk and branches

Represents strength and growth

Alpha Gamma Omicron

Represents FirstGen Society, which is explained in more detail in the Greek Letters section

The globe

Represents connecting and networking

The torch

Symbolizes enlightenment and hope

The pointing hand at the graduation cap

Represents upward mobility, academic reach, and being the first in one's family to go to college; It also serves as our mascot and hand signal, called "First Up"

The steps

Symbolize progress of one's collegiate journey towards reaching academic achievement

The red phoenix torch

Signifies knowledge, inspiration, and ultimately transformation - the milestone of achieving and holding a bachelor's degree, therefore, becoming a college graduate