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First-generation Student Center

Your home for all things first-gen!

We are here for you

The staff of the First-generation Student Center is available at our location in Holtz Hall 101 as well as remotely. You may email us at rpaz@ksu.edu or firstgen@ksu.edu with questions, or if you would like to set up a time to meet. Please let us know how we can support you.

Be sure to visit our Resources page to view on campus resources as well as our First-generation Student College Checklist.

Wecome home, Wildcats!

We are excited you'll be a part of our community as first-gen cats! Our center is here to support you every step of the way.

 

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Student Resources

Helpful resources for current and prospective students and their families.

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Tri-Alpha Honorary Society

Celebrate 2025 Tri-Alpha inductees on November 12

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TRIO Educational Supportive Servies

Individualized academic support for first-gen students

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Champion Campus

K-State is a national leader advancing first-generation student success

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First-generation Student Celebration Week
November 8 - 14, 2025
  • Saturday, November 8 | National First-generation Student Day
  • Tuesday, November 11, 10 am - 2 pm | First-generation Student Celebration at K-State | K-State Student Union Courtyard
  • Tuesday, November 11, 1 pm - 2 pm | Proud to be First Scholarship Awards Ceremony | K-State Student Union Courtyard
  • Wednesday, November 12, 12 pm - 1 pm | Support First-generation Students in the Classroom | Zoom
  • Wednesday, November 12, 4 pm - 5 pm | Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony | Forum Hall
  • Thursday, November 13, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Education Abroad Student Panel | MSC 204
  • Thursday, November 13, 6 pm - 9 pm | Bonfire at Britt's Farm | 1000 S. Scenic Dr.
View all event details and more ways to celebrate. 
Fall 2025 Events

Pumpking Painting | October 22, 5:00 - 7:00 pm | K-State Student Union Courtyard

National First-generation Student Day | November 8

First-generation Student Celebration | November 11, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | K-State Student Union Courtyard

Proud to be First Scholarship Awards | November 11, 12:00 - 1:00 pm | K-State Student Union Courtyard

Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony | November 12, 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Forum Hall

Download printable version (pdf). 

 

Glossary of Terms
First-gen College Checklist
FAQs

 

High achieving first-generation students are invited to join Tri-Alpha. Find out more information!

 

Proud to Be First

K-State's First-generation Student Center fosters first-generation student success.

 

Support first-generation students at K-State