Have Questions?

We have answers! Are you a student who has questions (even seemingly random ones!)? Check out our 1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network to connect with a UI faculty or staff member who is looking forward to assisting you.

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The 1stGen@Iowa initiative focuses on the role that UI faculty and staff have in first-generation students' success and aims to build awareness of and celebrate the first-gen identity.

Welcome

 

Welcome!

The 1stGen@Iowa initiative seeks to inform and educate the campus community, provide resources and strategies to support first-generation students in their academic and career endeavors, and celebrate first-generation students as they work to succeed at the University of Iowa.


 

2024 National First-Generation College Celebration, Nov. 4-8

Now Accepting 1stGen@Iowa Award Nominations

1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network

From farm migrant beginnings to full-fledged scientist

19 %

of UI undergrads identify as first-gen (approx)

19 %

of new first year students in the Class of 2028 identify as first-gen (approx 1,000 students)

20 %

Percentage of Spring 2024 undergraduates who identify as first-generation

Support Hawkeyes

Iowa is where great stories begin for first-generation college students. You can support students in their journey.
Find out how.

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FirstGen Forward Network Member

What is a FirstGen Forward Network Member and what does this mean for the University of Iowa?

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The University of Iowa is moving FirstGen Forward...

...by becoming the institution of choice for first-generation students in the state of Iowa.