Did you know that nearly half of the student body at The University of New Mexico are "first-generation" students? While the definition of first generation varies—a student with neither parent having any education beyond high school or a student with neither parent having received a four-year degree—the characteristics of first-generation students are very similar.

Being the FIRST is a point of pride: you are a trailblazer, a go-getter, and an inspiration to the rest of your family and community!