The Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management invites the campus community to celebrate First-Gen Week 2025: Proud to Be First-Gen from Nov. 3-7. This weeklong celebration highlights Cal State Fullerton’s continued commitment to supporting first-generation students, faculty and staff, while fostering an inclusive campus environment for all.
Cal State Fullerton was granted its designation as a First-Gen Forward Institution in 2022 for its ongoing work in supporting the first-generation college student population on campus. Today, over 31% of the university’s more than 45,000 students identify as the first in their families to attend college.
‘Proud to Be First-Gen’
This year’s First-Gen Week at Cal State Fullerton proudly embraces the theme “Proud to Be First-Gen,” celebrating the resilience and achievements of first-generation college students, faculty and staff. Through intentional collaboration and programming, the university honors their unique narratives and empowers their voices, reflecting CSUF’s dedication to student success and inclusive excellence.
Open to All
First-Gen Week 2025: Proud to Be First-Gen programs are open and available to all who are interested in participating, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin or other protected statuses. CSUF values inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for events. Contact dssoutreach@fullerton.edu to make a reasonable accommodation request. Staff will attempt to implement late requests, but cannot guarantee they will be met.
The university encourages everyone to check out the calendar of events, follow the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management on Instagram @csufstudents for updates, and visit the website for more information.