First-Gen Week
On November 8, the country celebrates National First-Generation College Celebration Day. But, in Texas, we like everything to be a little bit bigger.
2026 Texas First Events
Kickstart your Future with Career Spring
Take steps early to develop skills and use tools to elevate yourself. Career Spring offers a platform to support first- generation college students with virtual resources, career insights, workshops, networks, job boards and more.
Coffee Chat – Networking + Building Relationships
Connect with fellow first-generation Longhorns for tips and exercises to practice your networking and relationship building in your classrooms, student orgs and job experiences.
First-Gen Celebration
We are excited to celebrate all first-gen members of the UT community–including students, faculty and staff–at the annual First-Gen Celebration! Stop by for first-gen giveaways, resources, snacks and take advantage of photo opportunities.
CNS First-Gen Celebration
Join us as we celebrate CNS first-gen students and the opportunities that help open doors for your future! Enjoy lunch while making new connections with fellow first-gen students, grab exclusive first-gen swag, and explore campus resources that can support you along the way. Come discover the people, opportunities, and resources that can be keys to what's next for you at UT and beyond.
Thank a Mentor
Is there someone in your life who helped you get where you are today? Whether that's a family member, friend, or teacher – stop by to write them a thank you letter to share how they've positively influenced and impacted you. Bring address info if you'd like us to mail it for you! Letters available while supplies last.
2026 Campus Partner Events
Financial Ed Series: Credit 101
Students can learn what a credit score is, its importance, and how to read a credit report. They'll also learn the tools to maintain a healthy credit score and repair bad credit! Free food and drinks provided!
Moody College First-Gen Celebration
Celebrate the first-gen students, faculty, and staff of Moody College! Drop in anytime for community-building activities, snacks and drinks, and a photo opportunity.
First Gen Network
First Gen Network is an opportunity for first-gen students to meet professionals in the business field to gain advice and encouragement. There will be light refreshments, speed networking with professionals, and a panel of recent graduates discussing their experiences with networking and recruiting.
First-Gen Research Panel
Join the Senate of College Councils and the First-Generation Office for a panel featuring first-generation UT students with research experience alongside other UT student researchers. Panelists will share how they got involved in research, what their experiences have been like, and advice for students interested in finding research opportunities at UT.
First Gen Proud
First Gen Proud is an event celebrating the first-gen community at McCombs and connecting students with a variety of resources. There will be resource tabling, desserts, giveaways, and an interactive photo booth.
Engineering First-Gen Celebration
This event will be a come-and-go event for all students to stop by with their friends, eat snacks and participate in our activities, such as writing a postcard to someone in their support system and visiting our photo booth station.