Welcome to the Trinity F1RST 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.

Join us at upcoming First-Gen Events!

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.

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.

This program truly brought me the spirit of home in Hartford.

2024 Trinity F1RST Scholars Participant

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.

The First-Gen orientation program provided me with a breath of relief to be surrounded by others who share similar experiences. Despite us all being first-generation college students, I was amazed and admired by everyone’s unique experiences, and even more so their willingness and vulnerability to share them.

2024 Trinity F1RST Scholars Participant