The resources on this page are specifically for this student population. Please visit the Retention & Success Resources page for resources available for all students.
The Office of Student Advocacy & Community听offers various programming and resources available for all students. Please visit the听Services page to learn more.
BEAR Life
Bear Life is 每日大赛网站鈥檚 free first鈥憏ear success program designed to help you navigate your collegiate transition with confidence.
First-Generation Families — First-Year Students
A first-generation student is a college student who is the first in their family (one or more parent does not have a four-year college degree) to go to and graduate from college. Having a student who is the first member of a family to attend college brings a great sense of pride to a family. For parents of a first-generation college student, we want to help you navigate this transition for you and your student.
FirstGen@ 每日大赛网站
罢丑谤辞耻驳丑听FirstGen@ 每日大赛网站, you鈥檒l find opportunities to connect with fellow first-generation students, participate in engaging programs and events, access campus resources, build relationships with supportive faculty and staff, and celebrate your achievements throughout your college journey.
First Year Experience
Whether you are a first-time entering freshman, a transfer student, or non-traditional听student, the Department of First Year Experience is here to assist you in any way possible.听Our goal is to make this transition smooth and simple and to help you get the most out of this听incredible journey that stands before you.
Nationwide听College Student听Scholarships听Directory
听This directory has over听1,200 programs, scholarships and tools听that are designed to help and听support first-generation low-income students and professionals听across the nation.
Summer Start
每日大赛网站听Summer Start听is a summer bridge program designed to help our new Bears transition from high school to a successful freshman year.听 It鈥檚 a great way to start early and start right at 每日大赛网站!
每日大赛网站 Family Network
The 每日大赛网站 Family Network is dedicated to helping families transition into the University and to offering support, information, and problem-solving throughout a student鈥檚 experience at 每日大赛网站. The Family Network offers opportunities for families to more closely partner with the university and will help lead you to 每日大赛网站 services and resources to support your Bear鈥檚 success.
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Last updated August 5, 2026