Celebrating First-Generation Students
What Is First at Pitt?
Pitt defines a first-generation college student as a student who is the first in their immediate family to attend college.
The First at Pitt initiative identifies, supports, and celebrates our current first-generation students, as well as first-generation faculty, staff, and alumni. These individuals are considered part of the First at Pitt community.
First at Pitt also seeks to identify individuals who are First at Pitt Advocates—faculty and staff that are not first-generation themselves but are committed to supporting first-generation students.
Pitt supports first-generation students through a variety of programs, initiatives, and the actions of countless individuals. First at Pitt is here to connect all of those wonderful programs and individuals together, so our first-generation students and their supporters are easy to recognize!
If you are first-generation, you are First at Pitt. If you are not first-generation, but are committed to supporting first-generation students, you are a First at Pitt Advocate.
Save the Dates!
First at Pitt Mixer
April 9, 2026
4-7 p.m.
Student Success Hub
Stop by to connect with fellow First at Pitt students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Enjoy light refreshments and celebrate the strength and impact of our first-gen community at Pitt.
This event is open to all–whether you’re a first-gen alum, faculty, staff, or a dedicated advocate. We look forward to the opportunity to celebrate and connect with you.
No RSVP necessary.
Watch for more info to come!
First Generation College Celebration Week
We were pleased to observe the 2025 First Generation College Celebration Week from November 3 to 7, 2025. Check out the schedule of events that took place that week.
In 2026, First Generation College Celebration Day is scheduled for November 8. Stay tuned for more information on this year's planned activities.
First at Pitt
If you are First at Pitt, please help us identify, support, and celebrate you by wearing a First at Pitt shirt or pin, placing a sticker on your door, or by using a First at Pitt virtual background.
Downloads: Click images to download virtual background files or wordmark.
Virtual backgrounds:
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First at Pitt Advocates
If you are a First at Pitt Advocate, please help first-generation students identify you by wearing at First at Pitt advocate pin, placing a sticker on your office door, or by using a First at Pitt Advocate virtual background.
To pick up your First at Pitt swag, please visit the Student Success Hub (217 Langley Hall) or download the virtual First at Pitt background and word marks here!
Downloads: Click images to download virtual background files or wordmark.
Virtual backgrounds:
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