Routh First-Generation Center

The Routh First-Generation Center
Approximately 22% of Texas A&M University’s undergraduate student population is first-generation. The Routh First-Generation Center, under the direction of the Office for Student Success, is a dedicated resource hub to support, serve, and celebrate first-generation students from admission to graduation! Our Center provides a sense of belonging and focuses on the holistic well-being of our students with the support of first-generation students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partnerships.

Mission:
The Routh First-Generation Center supports first-generation students from admission to graduation through evidence-based programs, resources, and campus-wide advocacy.

Vision:
The Routh First-Generation Center is dedicated to advancing first-generation student success at Texas A&M University.

Who is a First-Generation?
Our Center manages the Regents’ Scholars Program, the 2^nd largest scholarship program at Texas A&M University. In alignment with the Scholarships and Financial Aid Office, first-generation students are students whose parent(s) have not earned a bachelor’s degree. However, we understand that this definition may not fully account for the rich diversity of first-generation college students (e.g., parent(s) may have completed a degree non-traditionally later in life or obtained a degree internationally) and we welcome students who believe will benefit from our program and services. For any questions or more information, please email the Routh First-Generation Center at firstgen@tamu.edu.

The Routh First-Generation Center’s Goals

Empower first-generation students to successfully navigate the college environment (e.g., expectations & demands) and persist to graduation through student support services, leadership opportunities, and resiliency coaching
Cultivate a welcoming environment through programs and services to increase first-generation students’ sense of belonging
Provide opportunities for first-generation students to interact with peers, staff, and faculty and establish meaningful relationships through similar social, emotional, and academic experiences
Connect first-generation students to campus resources that will increase their academic success and social engagement
Coordinate leadership, mentorship, and other high impact practice opportunities to enhance first-generation students’ personal growth, professional development, and expand their Aggie Network.

The Routh First-Generation Center provides:

First-generation students access to the First-Generation Center
- Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday from 8am-9pm; Friday from 8am-5pm
- Computer lab with FREE printing, quiet room, study hub, breakroom, conference room
One-to-one and small group first-generation appointments with staff from the Center
Study Hall and Community Building Activities
Resources and support to first-generation students on acclimating to campus environment, demands, and expectations
Leadership, mentorship, and other High Impact Practice (HIPs) opportunities to develop students’ professional development
Programs and services dedicated to increase academic success, social engagement, and sense of belonging

Assistance and connects students to Texas A&M 12^th Man Career Closet for professional attire for interviews, jobs, and internships
Assistance and connects students to Texas A&M 12^th Man Can, Pocket Pantry, and Dining Services to address food insecurity
Appropriate guidance, resources, and support to address a variety of personal and academic matters

The Routh First-Generation Center coordinates:

New Student Conference Breakout Sessions
Post New Student Conference Virtual Sessions
First-Generation and Regents’ Scholars Orientations
Texas A&M University’s First-Generation Celebration Week
Regents’ Scholars Program (including McAllen and Galveston campus sites)
First-Generation Outreach & Communication
High Impact Practice Program
First-Generation Coordination Committee (staff & faculty)
First-Generation Network (staff & faculty)

For any questions regarding our page, please contact the Routh First-Generation Center at firstgen@tamu.edu.