First-Generation Resources
We are here to support you! On this page, you will find essential campus-wide resources and involvement opportunities specifically designed for first-generation students at UC San Diego. We encourage you to utilize these resources as a starting point in your academic journey.
Student Retention & Success
Interested in learning more about what it means to be first-generation? Visit the Student Retention & Success website to learn more about first-generation college students at UC San Diego and how best to support them.
Triton Firsts Initiative
Triton Firsts is a comprehensive initiative aimed at engaging first-generation professors, lecturers, researchers, staff, graduate students, and alumni at UC San Diego to inspire and support first-generation students in their undergraduate studies. For more details on how to get involved, visit the Triton Firsts webpage.
Latinx/Chicanx Academic Excellence Initiative
The Latinx/Chicanx Academic Excellence Initiative is dedicated to making California's fastest-growing student population feel welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed at UC San Diego. To explore the programs associated with this initiative, visit the Latinx/Chicanx Academic Excellence Initiative webpage.
OASIS Programs
Find support at every stage of your journey at UC San Diego! Programs provide direct access to professional staff, peer mentors, community activities and events, academic resources, and scholarship opportunities. Check out the OASIS Programs website for more information.
Academic Enrichment Opportunities
The Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services (OASIS) also provides academic enrichment opportunities for interested students. Visit their webpage for more information on how to apply/get involved.
