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 has been recognized by the Center for First-Generation Student Success as a member of the First Scholars Network!

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Get Connected

Get connected with First-Generation Initiatives to receive information on campus first-generation events. 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. You can also check-out upcoming events and join us on TexanSync!

First-Gen Library Resource Guide

Check out our newest Dick Smith Library Resource! Geared at helping provide essential information and resources for First-Generation Tarleton students. Check out the link here: https://tarleton.libguides.com/firstgen or under the “Subject Guides” on the library website.

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.

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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 First-Gen Door Sign

Available to students, faculty, and staff. Come pick up your sign in Tarleton Center, Room 134!

I'm First-Gen Student, I'm First-Gen Faculty, I'm first-gen Staff, I'm first-gen Champion
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I’m First-Gen Proud Button

Available to students, faculty, and staff. Come pick up your button in Tarleton Center, Room 134!

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 Tarleton Center, Room 134.

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