Whether you're a first year student getting used to campus or a senior getting ready to graduate, First Cats is here for every step of your U of A journey. We look forward to welcoming you into First Cats! 

First Cats offers first-generation college students, faculty, and staff opportunities to explore and take pride in their first-generation experience. We host campus-wide events and programs open to all first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and supporters. 

Calling all first-year (freshman) and second-year (sophomore) first-generation college students! First Cats partners with Thrive Mentoring to offer a peer-mentoring program to support you throughout your Wildcat journey, developing relationships with faculty, staff, and peers, and make connections to campus.

Learn more about first-gen students at UArizona and how you can center them in your classes, programs, advising and more. 

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with others. If you are a first-generation college student or graduate, we would love to hear your unique story. 

If you would like more information about First Cats or would like to partner with us on a first-gen event, we want to hear from you.

Email us at firstcats@arizona.edu