First-Generation Student

Welcome to the first-generation college student support site for the office of New Student & Family Programs! We define “first-generation” as a student whose parent/guardian/support system did not graduate from a four-year institution.

Our goal is to support you and your transition to the UofA. Many other students have had the first-hand knowledge of their family members to help guide them, and we want to be that person for you!

Stay tuned as we continue to update this site with resources and events

FALL 2023

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FIRST-GENERATION STORIES

PANNEER SELVAM

University Professor, Department of Civil Engineering (CVEG)

WENDY ECHEVERRIA

Graduate Student & Employee at Inter Lopez Negrete

BARBARA SALINAS

Student & FSQA Supervisor

WESLEY J. VAUGHT

Student & Lab Manager for CODA Lab

Student RESOURCES