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Indiana University Indianapolis

Mark your calendars for the 2026 First-Generation Week!

This year's First-Generation Week will be held November 2­–6, 2026.

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first-generation students

  • Be the first

    Welcome, first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni! We serve as your central hub for navigating life at IU Indianapolis as the first in your family to attend college.

    The IU Indianapolis First-Generation Committee seeks to build a first-generation community to support, celebrate, and empower.

  • Are you a first-generation student?
    Nearly 30% of all IU Indianapolis students are first-gen.
First-generation

So what is "first-generation?"

If you're the first in your family to attend college or your parents didn't graduate with a bachelor's degree, you're considered a "first-generation" student. You're also considered first-generation if you have siblings in college, but your parents didn't earn a bachelor's degree.

Being a first-generation student is something to celebrate! Being first can be tough, but we're here to help you succeed. Join us in being proud to say, "I'm first."

Take Charge

  • A community of support

    There are many resources and support services to help you succeed at IU Indianapolis.

  • Celebrate and appreciate

    Each fall, we dedicate a full week to celebrating our first-gen Jaguars. See what's in store and how to get involved.

  • Faculty and staff

    Whether you're first-gen yourself or you're looking to support students, check this out.

Events

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  • IU Indy First Generation Student Celebration

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    IU Indianapolis

    A First-Gen Forward Institution

    IU Indianapolis: A First-Gen Forward InstitutionWe don't just talk the talk, we walk the walk. Our recognition as a First-Gen Forward Institution proves we're an institution committed to first-generation student success.

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