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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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First Generation College Students

First Generation College Students

USC defines first-generation college students as students where neither parent completed college. 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.

Housed under Student Culture & Community, the First Generation Plus Success Center promotes campus engagement, community building, and visibility, with a focus on the retention and success of all first-generation college students at USC. We are here to serve as a resource hub to assist current USC students as they navigate the campus and provide support in student wellbeing.


Incoming & Continuing Students

At USC, nearly 20% of the total undergraduate population consists of first-generation college students. USC’s First Generation Plus Success Center and Enrollment Management’s Student Development Programs are committed to providing resources and student support services that help first-generation students navigate their academic journey, and guarantee retention, persistence, and success.

To explore resources for incoming and first-year, first-generation students visit Student Development Programs.


First Generation Student Assembly (FGSA)

USC’s First Generation Student Assembly is a student organization under Undergraduate Student Government that aims to build a community for students who are the first in their families to attend college or first-generation in their family to attend college.

Follow them on Instagram to learn more.


Graduate Students

Graduate students at USC make up 57% of the student population. The First Generation Plus Success Center supports these students – who also identify as first-gen, former foster youth, or undocumented – through resources and programming.

To learn more about support and engagement opportunities, click here.

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First Generation Plus Success Center

3607 Trousdale Parkway, TCC 224
Los Angeles, CA 90089

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5pm (check out our Instagram for extended hours)

Email: firstgen@usc.edu

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