First Generation Initiatives (FGI) at the University of San Francisco provides support and resources to help first-generation students navigate their academic journey and thrive at USF.
The Muscat Scholars Program connects first-generation students with a community of peers and mentors who are there to help them succeed at USF.
FGI offers events that empower first-generation students at USF, from networking mixers to career-building workshops.
Are you a first-generation student?
A first-generation college student at University of San Francisco (USF) is defined as someone whose parents or guardians have not attended and or complete a Community College and or a four-year college or university degree. However, this definition can vary depending on the institution.
Similarly, if your parents earned a degree from a university outside the United States, USF recognizes that out of the country college and university degrees are not recognized in the United States. Also, your younger or siblings are also considered first generation students if you share the same parents and guardians.
Being first-gen is about more than a label or category to be boxed in; it acknowledges the courage, resilience, and self-determination it takes to pursue higher education without any direct parental blueprint to follow. If you’re uncertain, it’s always a good idea to reach out to the First-Generation Initiatives (FGI) Program Director, Ester Marquez Perez, firstgen@usfca.edu. We are here to help you understand how your experience fits and connect you with supportive resources to help you thrive.
First Generation Initiatives (FGI) at the University of San Francisco (USF) provides support and resources to help first-generation students navigate their academic journey and thrive at USF.