We Are First Gen
Office Mission:
The mission of The Office of First-Generation Initiatives is to provide a supportive and welcoming community for all first-generation students and their families by building a campus culture that celebrates and honors the first-generation identity. We connect first-generation students to faculty/staff, resources, and information to help promote academic excellence and sense of belonging from enrollment to graduation.
Definition:
The University of Missouri defines a first-generation college student as one whose parents do not have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university. This also includes students (before age 18) who have not lived with or received support from a parent who has received a bachelor’s degree.
By the Numbers
First Generation
33%
of students nationally
20%
of new Mizzou students (first-time college and transfer)
Events
Success Stories
First-Generation students break ground in leadership and research at Mizzou
Read about Madi Arends, Johnathan Martinez and Kathleen Hudson
Mizzou recognized for commitment to First-Generation college students
Mizzou received the First Scholars Network designation.
Creating a First-Generation Study Abroad Program
Learn more about our program to Costa Rica!
Stay Connected
For Faculty/staff: If you would like to join the FIRST Network Newsletter or collaborate with our office and more, please fill out the form here!