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What Does it Mean to be a First-Generation Student?
A formal definition of a first-generation college student is a student whose parent(s) did not complete a four-year college or university degree in the United States. However, at Texas State University, we understand that this definition may not fully account for the depth and breadth of experiences first-generation college students represent. For example, you are first-generation if:
- Your parent/guardian(s) have some college experience but did not earn a degree from a four-year college or university in the United States.
- Your sibling has completed a college degree.
- Your primary caretaker did not earn a degree from a four-year college or university in the United States.
Wondering if you are a first-generation student?
Reach out to firstgen@txstate.edu with your questions!
First Generation Career Scholars
A selected cohort of entering first gen students embark upon a four-year career exploration education along with their intended major. First Gen Career Scholars are supported through a collaboration from First Gen Initiatives & Career Services. Applications open annually in the winter through BOSS.
Hector and Gloria Lopez Scholars
First-Generation First-Year Students
First-Generation Undergraduate Students
Spring '26 Events
- Location:
- LBJ Student Center; 306
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dylan Pique; dlp175@txstate.edu; 512.408.8772
- Campus Sponsor:
- First Gen Proud
Welcome Back Bobcats! Join First Gen Proud to kick-off the semester by getting a free signature "First Gen Proud" t-shirt. We will also be sharing our upcoming events for the spring semester!
Unsure if you're a first-generation college student? Swing by to chat to our team to learn more about how Texas State defines first gen, and what we can do to support your educational journey at every step along the way! Click here for more information
more about event
Unsure if you're a first-generation college student? Swing by to chat to our team to learn more about how Texas State defines first gen, and what we can do to support your educational journey at every step along the way! Click here for more information
- Location:
- LBJ Student Center; 322
- Cost:
- Free
- Contact:
- Dylan Pique; dlp175@txstate.edu; 512.408.8772
- Campus Sponsor:
- First Gen Proud
Texas State offers a variety of ways to apply or expand your education outside of the classroom. Come by our Experiential Learning Showcase for a short presentation about some of the different opportunities that exist on campus. After their presentation, campus partners will be available at their table for more personalized, in-depth conversations about how you can participate.
This event will be come and go with campus partners having the opportunity to present once per hour, stop by as you're able and learn more about what Texas State has to offer! Click here for more information
more about event
This event will be come and go with campus partners having the opportunity to present once per hour, stop by as you're able and learn more about what Texas State has to offer! Click here for more information
Support First-Gen Students
Resources
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First Gen Spotlight
Marwa Azizi
Marwa has been selected as an outstanding First-Generation Bobcat! Through leadership roles in campus health initiatives and an internship with Texas Health and Human Services, Marwa continues to make a lasting impact at Texas State. Congrats!
Meet the Team
Come visit us in Commons Dining Hall, we're on the second floor!
