Programs and Services
For the Current First-Gen StudentsThe Routh First-Generation Center empowers first-generation students to thrive at Texas A&M University through transformative learning experiences, scholarships, engaging programs, meaningful community connections, and comprehensive support services. We create opportunities for students to build confidence, access resources, develop a connection to campus, and achieve their academic and personal goals as proud members of the Aggie community.
Scholarship Programs
Posse Scholars Program
The Posse Program prepares Scholars for college and provides continued support through mentoring, community-building, and leadership development throughout their university experience.
Regents' Scholars Program
First awarded in fall 2004, the Regents' Scholarship helps first-generation college students achieve their educational goals at Texas A&M University.
Texas Leadership Scholars Program
The Texas Leadership Scholars (TLS) program will prepare students for life after graduation, whether their next step is a professional career or graduate school.
Leadership and Career Development
L.E.A.D. Academy
The L.E.A.D. Academy helps all first-generation students capture their career and leadership milestones throughout their academic journey at Texas A&M University.
Coursera
The Texas A&M University System has partnered with Coursera to provide participating member institutions with opportunities to integrate industry-recognized microcredentials and applied learning experiences across academic disciplines.
First-Gen Tri-Alpha
Alpha Alpha Alpha, or Tri-Alpha, is a national honor society that recognizes the academic accomplishments of first-generation college students and celebrates those who support their success. For more information, email at firstgen@tamu.edu
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an exceptional opportunity for Texas A&M students to develop their skills and enhance their professional profiles. This resource offers free video courses taught by industry expert. Pursuing these courses and adding certificates to your profile demonstrates your commitment to professional development, making you more attractive to potential employers.
Community and Campus Engagement
First-Gen College Celebration
Each November, Texas A&M joins institutions across the country in celebrating first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni through events, activities, resources, and campus-wide engagement.
Exploration Trips
Exploration Trips provide students with one-day experiential learning opportunities to visit organizations and locations throughout Texas while connecting academic interests with career and professional pathways.
First-Gen Former Student Network
The First-Generation Former Student Network is a Chartered Constituent Network of the Association of Former Students. The group was founded in 2022 and officially chartered in Fall of 2023.
Student Health and Wellness
Counseling & Mental Health Care
Texas A&M University Health Services supports Aggie mental health needs by helping Texas A&M students meet their academic goals within the context of service eligibility, student obligations and University Health Services resources, offering a variety of counseling and mental health care appointments.
TELUS Health Student Support App
Download the TELUS Health Student Support app for 24/7 access to professional counseling by phone or chat in multiple languages. The Student Support app connects students with free, confidential professional counseling available 24/7 via app, telephone and web.
Let's Talk @ Hotard Hall
Let's Talk provides students with an opportunity to have a brief, informal conversation with a University Health Services mental health clinician in a welcoming and accessible environment. For the Office for Student Success, Let's talk is hosted on Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m. Hotard Hall, RM. 316 Facilitated by: Megan Culpepper, MA, LPC-S, NCC
Prevention & Population Health
Prevention & Population Health focuses on providing resources to all who live, work, play and study at Texas A&M through the combination of education and data-driven programming. Check out their ongoing campaigns and visit the calendar for upcoming events.
Explore a centralized collection of resources designed to support first-generation students. Find helpful information, campus services, academic support, career tools, and guidance to help you navigate college with confidence.