Welcome, Mabuhay, & Bienvenidos to
First-Generation Scholars
Designed to create a community for first generation students at the University of Utah.
Become a First-Generation Mentor!
Mentors offer academic guidance, university life insights, and career advice, leveraging their institutional knowledge to support students in maximizing their educational journey.
Upcoming Events
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Dec 22
Sunday
Ongoing through 1/6/25Holiday Recess (Dec 14 - Jan 5)
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Dec 23
Monday
Fall 2024 - Grades due
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Dec 30
Monday
Spring 2025 - House Bill 60 registration
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Jan 06
Monday
Spring 2025 First Half - Classes Begin
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Jan 06
Monday
Spring 2025 Full Term - Classes Begin
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Jan 10
Friday
Spring 2025 First Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), audit, and elect CR/NC
Student Testimonials
"The First-Generation Scholars Program has impacted me by giving me a safe and inclusive community where I feel like I belong."
"First-Gen Scholars has helped me connect with my peers and connect with resources. It has also helped me financially through scholarship help."
"First-Gen Scholars has impacted me in creating a community that I feel like I belong in. To me, this program means having a place where I feel supported and learn about resources that students like me can utilize for a better campus experience."
"This program has given me a sense of belonging and knowing that I deserve to be here and that I have people who support me in higher education and here to see others and myself succeed. This is my family on campus."