First-Gen Fest 2025
Join us for a week-long celebration of UTSA's first-generation students, faculty, staff and alumni. Share your experiences at First-Gen Fest on social media using the hashtags #CelebrateFirstGen and #FirstGenFest25. Click Here for Flyer of Events! First-Gen Fest '25 Events
Monday, November 3
First Gen Panel - Stories from Peer Educators
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
John Peace Library, JPL 2.01.20, Main Campus
Tuesday, November 4
First Gen Fest Kick Off Event
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Breezway between Student Union and MH Buidling
Come and kick off First Gen Fest with us! Pick up your First Gen Fest T-Shirt!
Wednesday, November 5
COEHD Celebrates First Gen
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
COEHD Student Success Center, MB 0.330
COEHD Celebrates First Gen
Wednesday, November 5
From First Gen to Future MD
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Flawn Building FLN 2.03.02
Join us for an inspiring panel featuring current medical students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. Hear their stories, learn how they navigated the path to medicine, and take away practical insights for your own journey. Come ready to ask questions, get real answers, and leave feeling motivated to take your next step toward medical school.
Wednesday, November 5
First Gen Fest Celebration and Resource Fair
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Central Plaza Lawn North
This event will feature research posters done by first-generation undergraduate researchers and information about how first-gen undergraduates can get involved with research.
Thursday, November 6
HCAP 1st Gen Student Beverage Break
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
MS 2.02.36
HCAP 1st Gen Students are "warmly" invited to enjoy hot chocolate, apple cider, and coffee together at our Student Success Center space!
Thursday, November 6
Office of Undergraduate Research and the McNair Scholars Program
5:30 PM
Regents Room - Main Bldg 3.106
Curious about pursuing a doctoral degree?
Join us for an evening of conversation, community, and connection
with faculty & staff who have completed their PhDs.
Enjoy a free dinner while hearing real stories and insights about the journey to earning a
doctorate — from the application process to finding your passion in research.
Thursday, November 6
CAREER-A-PALUTSA
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sombrilla
It’s an opportunity for students to meet with different Career Engaged Learning offices and Student Success Centers offering career-related resources and guidance. Students also get to network with University & Corporate Partners (Employers). All Majors and Classifications are welcome to attend!
Thursday, November 6
HCAP First Gen Wellbeing Event: Empowering Runners
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
HCAP SSC, MS 2.02.36
Emotional Support and Deeper Communication with 1st Gen HCAP Students
Thursday, November 6
First Gen Fiesta: Lotería & Chill
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flawn Building FLN 2.03.02
Come kick back with the College of Sciences for a fun-filled Lotería! Connect with fellow First Gen Scientists, enjoy tasty treats, win prizes, and play your way to new friendships.
Thursday, November 6
First Gen Celebration- Breaking Barriers
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
BB 1.01.20L
Join us for fun and empowering event dedicated to honoring the journeys of first-gen students. Connect with fellow students and professionals who share the first-gen experience, enjoy great conversation, and celebrate your story, your strengthsm and the power of breaking barriers together!
Social Media Events
Born to Be First Stories
Post Highlights on HCAP SSC Social Media Monday - Friday
"Born to be First" - A First-Gen Narrative In this social media campaign, we will reach out to 1st Gen HCAP students, faculty and staff, asking them to participate in one of two options: 1) "Then and Now" visual narrative; share a picture of yourself as a child and share a picture of yourself recently, preferably doing something related to your field of study, along with a short blurb of what it means for you to be the first in your family to attend college to be "The First _____(fill in the blank). 2) First Gen Stories - participate in a short (60-second or less) video describing yourself as a first-gen student and what it means to you to be a first-gen Roadrunner.
TRIO First Gen Spotlight
First Gen Highlights - will post short reels throughout the week highlighting different TRIO student's who are first gen and their stories.
Transfer & Transition Student Success Center - Staff Spotlight
LinkTree
The Honors College - Trailblazing in Honors!
Trailblazing in Honors! - We are highlighting our first-generation Honors College Students and their experiences as the first in their families to pursue a degree!
