First Generation Plus Success Center

Providing support and resources for students who identify as first generation, undocumented, former foster youths, and transfer students.

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Who We Serve

Who We Serve

We provide a space for all USC students who identify as first-generation, transfer, undocumented, and/or former foster youth.

First Generation College Students

The First Generation Plus Success Center seeks to provide resources and opportunities to first-generation Trojans to make certain their academic journey is a fruitful one. At USC, a first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. At USC, nearly 20% of the total undergraduate population are first-generation students.

Former Foster Youths

USC’s Trojan Guardian Scholars Program, in collaboration with The First Generation is committed to supporting current and former foster youth exiting the foster care system.

Graduate Students

The First Generation Plus Success Center is committed to supporting graduate students through programming and resources.

Transfer Students

The First Generation Plus Success Center seeks to support transfer students through a variety of programming and resources to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

Undocumented Immigrant Students

From scholarships to legal assistance, The First Generation Plus Success Center staff seeks to provide access to resources to undocumented students to make certain every student’s needs are met regardless of income, cultural background, or residency.