For First-Generation Students

First Generation Students and Mentors
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You belong here at SDState!
Welcome!

What is a First-Gen student? A student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) do not have a bachelor's degree. If that's you, we're here to help!

Did you know? 54% of undergraduate students in the U.S. are first-generation. 60% of first-generation students were also the first sibling in their family to go to college.

You are not alone. Here at SDState, there are 2,816 undergraduate students and 147 graduate students - all first-generation!

Information just for you!
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Would you like to learn about advising, tutoring, supplemental instruction or academic success and recovery? Do you have questions about how to access or use other campus resources?
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TRIO Programs are a set of college opportunity programs that advocate for college access and success. See if this might be a program for you!
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Get a sense of what you'll pay for college and what financial aid and scholarships might be available to you. 
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The residential experience is a great way to meet other students and develop lifelong friendships. Who knows who you’ll meet at SDSU!
Campus Resources

Some Wintrode Center staff put together a number of the most helpful resources they found as first-generation students themselves.
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Study Hub was developed to be a one-stop location for campus resources. Check it out!
Tips just for you!
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Some Wintrode Center staff put together some resources they found helpful themselves. 
I'm First-Gen
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You are not alone!
Meet Some First Generation Jackrabbits

Many others have taken the path you are on right now. See where they are now!

Meet Some First-Generation Jackrabbits
Questions? Want more information?

We would love to hear from you! Call, email or just stop by. 

Wagner Hall 121, 605-688-4155, First Year Advising Center
Wagner Hall 251, 605-688-4153, Academic Success and Recovery Program
Larson Commons 104, 605-688-6653, TRIO Programs

You can learn more at Wintrode Student Success and Opportunity Center too.