LMU is home to the First To Go Program, an on-campus resource for first-generation college students!
Incoming transfer students are invited to participate in the First To Go Transfer Scholars Program, a year-long academic experience for first-generation transfer students!
Who Is a First-Generation College Student?
Students whose parent(s) and/or or guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree in the United States are referred to as first-generation college students. If your parent(s) and/or guardians attended community college or if you have sibling(s) that went to college, you still qualify for the First To Go Program.
What is the First To Go Transfer Scholars Program?
The First To Go Transfer Scholars Program is a year-long academic program that aims to create a learning environment for first-generation transfer college students. The Transfer Scholars Program helps incoming students to maximize their LMU experience.
Scholars are required to take a one-unit seminar course in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 that focuses on the first-generation identity and experience.
As a First To Go Transfer Scholar, you will have access to the following benefits:
- Year-round Programming
- Writing and Publishing Opportunities
- Specialized Courses
- Mentorship Networks
- Potential Travel Engagements
- Academic and Personal Advising
If you are unable to participate in the First To Go Transfers Scholars Program, we encourage all eligible students to participate in the larger First To Go community!
We look forward to you joining our growing first-gen community!
The application cycle for the 2024-2025 academic year will open in April 2024. Stay tuned! If you'd like to submit an interest form to the program, please submit one to the link below: