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Welcome First-Generation Students!

Who is a first-generation student?

A first-generation student is a college student who is the first in their family (one or more parent does not have a four-year college degree) to go to and graduate from college.

The office of first-generation student success seeks to engage first-generation students and their families from the recruitment stage through their entire journey at Tech and beyond. We aim to serve as a central resource hub, connecting first-generation students with vital resources and first-gen faculty & staff across campus to support their success and enrich their college experience.

FirstGen Forward


About FirstGen Forward 

FirstGen ForwardTM, formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success, partners with higher education, philanthropy, business, the public sector and others to catalyze first-generation student success in education, career and life.