You Belong Here, First-Gen Students!
Connect with other first-gen students, find support that helps you thrive, and make the most of your Trinity College experience.
Trinity F1RST
Welcome to the Trinity F1RST community!
Trinity F1RST is designed to ensure our first-generation Bantams don’t just arrive at college—they thrive. We connect them with tailored resources and proactive supports from day one, helping them bridge the gap between high school and reach their full college potential. More than a program, Trinity F1RST is a movement dedicated to honoring the strength and achievements of our first-gen community.
Who are first-generation students? Trinity College defines a first-generation college student as generally someone whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a four-year college degree. This can include students whose parents attended some college but did not earn a bachelor’s degree, as well as those whose parents completed an associate’s degree, trade program, or earned a degree outside the U.S. that is not equivalent to a four-year degree.
Your Opportunity to Support Our First-Gen Community
Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends play a vital role in empowering first-gen students through connection, mentorship, and community engagement.
F1RST-Gen Advisory Board
The Trinity College First-Gen Advisory Board is designed to provide input to Trinity College administrators, faculty, and staff to promote a first-generation campus community, student engagement, and leadership.
Applicants should be a current member of Trinity’s first-gen student community—first in family to complete a 4-year degree—in good academic and community standing and dedicated to optimizing the F1RST experience.
2025 Trinity F1RST Scholars ParticipantAs a first year, there have been many notable experiences for me . . . Being in The F1RST orientation program was one of the best decisions I ever made. It gave me a great environment to learn, make best friends I still talk to today, go on memorable trips and helped me be confident that I belonged at Trinity
The Trinity F1RST Program is a highly engaging and interactive program designed to prepare new, first-generation students for a successful transition to college.
Trinity F1RST Scholars was created to complement the rich lived experiences earned by students who are first in their family to complete a college degree. Students will engage in energizing workshops and skills practices while connecting with upper-year peers as well as Trinity faculty and staff through shared identity. Trinity F1RST offers students a range of opportunities to practice skills critical for achieving college success: self-advocacy, eco-system development, academic engagement, and Design Thinking.
2025 Trinity F1RST Scholars ParticipantHalf of my closest friends at Trinity are people I met through F1RST.
To learn more about supporting or joining the Trinity F1RST Community, please reach out anytime.
Roberta Rogers IDP’10, M’18, P’18
Associate Dean for Student Life and Director of Strategic Initiatives and Analytics
860-297-2150 or [email protected]
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