About First-Generation Initiatives
Tarleton First-Generation Initiatives is a community of students, faculty, and staff who share a common experience of being the first in their family to attend and graduate from a four-year university. We provide invaluable support to help students be successful by connecting them to campus resources, networking opportunities and by fostering a community of first-generation students, faculty, and staff.
Tarleton State Named FirstGen Forward Network Champion
National First-Gen Week!
November 9, 2026 10:00 am
Help us celebrate National First-Gen Week at locations around campus during November 9-13, 2026
Achieving Academic Success: Resources for First-Generation Students
Navigating the university experience is a unique journey, and we are committed to providing you with the tools necessary to thrive. Whether you are seeking to master time management, improve study techniques, or build a strong foundation for your future career, we encourage you to utilize StudentLingo: Success Strategies for First-Generation Students. (Log in with your SSO with Microsoft Authenticator to access). This on-demand resource provides practical, actionable strategies designed to help you navigate your degree plan, overcome common academic hurdles, and excel throughout your time at Tarleton State University.
Get Connected
Check TexanSync to get connected with our First-Generation Student Org.
Stay connected to not miss out on future opportunities. Tarleton’s First-Generation Initiatives is adding new opportunities each year. Together, our first-generation students, faculty, and staff can transform Tarleton State University into a premiere first-generation college experience.
Past Event Highlights!
First-Gen Proud!
Let others know that you are First-Gen Proud! Display an I’m First-Gen email signature, I’m First-Gen Proud button, or I’m First-Gen laminate door sign.
I’m First-Gen Email Signatures
Download a First-Gen email signature:
- I’m First-Gen Student
- I’m First-Gen Staff
- I’m First-Gen Faculty
- I’m a First-Gen Champion (I’m not first-gen but Champion those who are!)
(For Email signatures: Select the image, right-click and save)
First-Gen Door Sign
Available to students, faculty, and staff. Come pick up your sign in Student Center Room 218!
I’m First-Gen Proud Button
Available to students, faculty, and staff. Come pick up your button in Student Center Room 218!
First-Gen Graduation Patch
Available the semester you graduate. Graduating students can pick up your First-Gen Proud Patch to put on your graduation stole! Located in Student Center Room 218.
First-Gen Initiatives is part of The Lozano Long Division of Global, Community and First-Gen Initiatives
Thompson Student Center, Suite 218, Box T-0490, Stephenville, TX. 76402
254.968.0506