First-Generation at Mizzou

We Are First Gen

The Office of First-Generation Initiatives aims to provide a supportive and welcoming community for all first-generation students and their families by building a campus culture that celebrates and honors first-generation success. We connect first-generation students to faculty/staff, resources, and information to help promote academic excellence and sense of belonging from enrollment to graduation.

First-Generation College Student 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.

Scholarships

Find scholarships that are available to first-generation college students.

First-Generation Scholarships

First-Generation Celebration Week

Find information about the next celebration.

About First Generation Celebration Week

Tri-Alpha

A National Honor Society for First-Generation College students.

About Tri-Alpha

Faculty and Staff Resources

At Mizzou, we celebrate not just first-generation students but faculty and staff.

Explore Faculty and Staff Resources
View First-Generation Events

By the Numbers

33%

of students nationally identify as first-generation.

21%

of new Mizzou students (first-time college and transfer) identify as first-generation.

Student Resources