Oxford Campus
Join Miami Firsts to connect with other first-generation students for mutual support, peer mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
First-Generation Students
Students who are first in their families to attend college are known as "first-generation" students. At Miami University, this highly-valued population includes students, faculty, staff, alumni, and those who identify as first-generation.
The Future is First-Gen
Miami’s First-Generation initiative seeks to build a community of first-generation college students and their allies while celebrating their resilience, tenacity, and achievements.
The Student Success Center serves as the home for first-generation students on Miami’s Oxford campus, providing holistic support and connecting them to resources such as mentoring, career exploration, and financial aid. The Miami Firsts student organization also calls the Oxford campus home.
First-Gen "Swag"
Show your pride and support for Miami's first-generation community with lapel pins, stickers, and clings. Visit the Student Success Center in room 128 of Nellie Craig Walker Hall to pick up your first-gen gear.
Student Organizations
We also invite you to join the Facebook group of the Miami Firsts student organization to learn how to get involved with this group of passionate and persistent achievers.
Additional Resources
Student Success Center
WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!
The Miami First-Generation Initiative is located in the Student Success Center (SSC), which helps students with everything from complex problems to simple solutions. From day one to year four, the SSC is available throughout students' Miami experience.
Feel free to call us anytime at 513-529-0007 or email us at firstgen@MiamiOH.edu.
Offices and Programs
Office of Parent and Family Programs
Parents and families are invited to engage as vital partners in their student's education, transitions, and personal growth.
Student and Family Resources
Miami has a variety of resources to help students with unexpected needs, writing assistance, tutoring, and more. Resources are also available for families, faculty, and staff to learn about and support first-generation students.
