What is First To Go?
First To Go's Program Mission
The First To Go Program at Loyola Marymount University is committed to advancing educational transformation and justice by providing first-generation college students with critical resources and opportunities for academic, professional, and personal development.
Our mission is to acknowledge and elevate the unique strengths and experiences first-generation students bring to LMU, fostering a supportive community that advocates for equity and ensures our students’ voices and realities are valued and championed.
We are dedicated to supporting students as they navigate university culture, working to dismantle barriers and create pathways for success throughout their time at LMU and beyond.
We're first-gen! Are you? Find out!
At LMU, any student whose parent(s) or caregiver(s) did not receive a bachelor's degree from a university in the United States is referred to as a first-generation college student.
If your parent(s) or caregivers(s) attained an associate's degree from a community college and/or you have siblings who have gone to college, you are still considered a first-generation student under our definition!
Contact us, let's Connect!
Schedule an appointment with Alexia "Lexie" Pineda Soto, the Associate Director for First-Generation Initiatives.
Email: alexia.pineda@lmu.edu
Find us in University Hall, Suite #3000, Room #3029
Email us at firsttogo@lmu.edu