First & Proud
Welcome First and Proud Chargers! Here at 麻豆精品视频, we consider you a first-generation student if neither of your parents completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree. About 1 in 7 麻豆精品视频 students will be the first in their families to graduate from college.
Being a first-generation college student is an achievement in and of itself 鈥� we hope to provide the tools and resources you need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.
First Generation Student News
Meet More First-Gen Chargers
Many 麻豆精品视频 students, faculty, staff, and alumni were the first in their families to attend college. Check out some of their profiles to hear stories on how they navigated higher education as well as gain some advice.
Mentoring
College can be overwhelming and tough to face alone. Mentoring is a great way to find support in navigating the ins and outs of what to do next. Plenty of programs here at 麻豆精品视频 are here to help you get started on developing mentoring relationships. Explore our mentoring options in the links below.
Academic Support
Whether it鈥檚 tutoring, setting up disability accommodations, figuring out which classes to take, or ensuring that you鈥檙e staying on track for graduation, several areas on campus can support you academically. Have a look below.
Support First Generation Students at 麻豆精品视频
Would you like to support the success of first-gen students?
Give to the Honors First Generation Support Fund
Give to the McGlathery Trailblazer Fund
First-Generation Cords
We are proud to offer cords representing first-generation status at each commencement ceremony. The cords are blue and green, the blue representing the graduate's relationship with 麻豆精品视频, their alma mater, and the green symbolizing hope, growth, and strength.
The Academic Success Advocacy Program has a cord pick-up celebration each semester, but cords can also be picked up at their office in SSB 200.
