Welcome First-Gen Bruins!
First To Go promotes campus involvement and visibility with a focus on the retention and success of all first-generation college students at UCLA. We are here to serve as a resource hub to assist current UCLA undergraduate students as they navigate the campus and provide support in building community. Being first-generation college is an accomplishment that should be celebrated!
First To Go is open to any undergraduate or graduate/professional student at any time.
Note: for our program, a “first-generation college student” is identified as a student whose parent/guardian have not received a four-year U.S. bachelor's degree.
Want to stay up-to-date on first-gen specific resources, job opportunities, internships, volunteer opportunities and First To Go events?
A Brief History of First to Go
Fall 2016
Launch of First To Go
First To Go was launched by La'Tonya Rease Miles and Symone Morales in Fall 2016 with the First-Generation Welcome Soiree
Fall 2017
First Generation Programming
First To Go grew momentum with the culmination of the First-Generation College Student Awareness Week and The First-Generation Institute
Spring 2018
First Generation Advisory Board
First To Go created a campus-wide advisory board to create a welcoming and unifying culture for the first-generation college community at UCLA
Summer 2019
First Generation Faculty Initiative
The First-Generation Faculty Initiative was officially launched to increase first-gen faculty and student connections
Spring 2020
Transition to Online Learning
First To Go pivoted it's resources online and supported first-generation students through social media and virtual workshops
Present
First Generation Mentorship
First To Go will launch a mentorship program for UCLA first-generation undergraduate and graduate students in Fall 2022
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