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Office of First-Generation Being a first-gen student means that you have an outstanding opportunity to write your own story and thrive here at The University of Memphis!

The UofM is proud to be recognized as a First-Gen Forward campus. Our mission is to provide individual and collective support to all First-Generation students across campus through holistic coaching and counseling. The OFGSS serves as an info hub to connect first-gen students & their families to all campus resources & departments. Other efforts and activities include: 1:1 mentoring, leadership development, career planning, financial aid opportunities, special events, and the tools for students to achieve their personal and academic goals, all while fostering a sense of belonging on campus.

10/20/2026

Join us for an unforgettable night full of magic and memories to last a lifetime at the Fire and Ice Sapphire Ball on November 5th at 7 PM at the UC Ballroom. Choose your element to master and come in your best dress for Fire or Ice. Bring the heat or conquer the coldā€” 6 crowns are waiting for the king and queen of both sides. There are 2 other crowns for those who are best dressed to the theme. Which will you choose? šŸ”„šŸ‘‘ā„ļø

Save the dates in those calendars. First-Gen Week is coming up fast!
10/20/2026

Save the dates in those calendars. First-Gen Week is coming up fast!

Curious what the Office of First Gen is cooking up for the next few weeks? Take a peek and save the dates!
10/19/2026

Curious what the Office of First Gen is cooking up for the next few weeks? Take a peek and save the dates!

10/15/2026

We are racing to the annual Sapphire Ball! Choose your side FIRE OR ICE and come dressed to impress. Compete for the crowns, enjoy a night full of dancing, free desserts and refreshments, free mystery box dumplings for the first 250 attendants, and our spotlight photo booth. We will crown a fire king and queen and an ice king and queen. Plus two dragon crowns will go to the ones dressed most on theme for either fire or ice.

The crews are working hard to get everything up and ready between Mitchell Hall and Clement. This month, we will offici...
10/14/2026

The crews are working hard to get everything up and ready between Mitchell Hall and Clement. This month, we will officially light it all up to celebrate Homecoming. Join us Friday, Oct 23rd, at 6:00pm to see the lights, take pics and get some free pizza while supplies last

10/13/2026

Our theme this year for the annual Sapphire Ball during First Gen Week is šŸ”„ and šŸ§Š The event is open to all current UofM students. Plan your fit now and we canā€™t wait to see what you all come up with as you compete for the crowns and dance the night away at the Sapphire Fire & Ice Ball. Free desserts and refreshments will be served, and we will teach all attendees the waltz as part of the festivities as well

In the Office of First Gen we are leaping into the Homecoming excitement with a gift for all our Tiger family šŸÆ Stay tun...
10/13/2026

In the Office of First Gen we are leaping into the Homecoming excitement with a gift for all our Tiger family šŸÆ Stay tuned for a special surprise coming your way for Homecoming 2026!

10/09/2026
In honor of Homecoming this year, the Office of First Generation is hosting our first Vintage Gameday Market on Oct 27th...
10/07/2026

In honor of Homecoming this year, the Office of First Generation is hosting our first Vintage Gameday Market on Oct 27th at 10-3pm (or while supplies last) in front of our office on the 2nd Floor of the Rawlins Service Court above the bookstore. All items are free to students with a valid student ID, one item per customer. Two lucky attendees will also be entered for the drawing to win a vintage basketball card featuring Penny Hardaway. Donations are coming in daily from all over, donā€™t miss out and letā€™s all celebrate our shared Tiger History this Homecoming!

10/02/2026

The freshly redesigned Office of First Generation and Career Closet. Taking walk-ins every Monday-Friday from 9:00-3:30pm in the V. Lane Rawlins Service Court, room 209 above Starbucks and the campus bookstore

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209 V Lane Rawlins Service Court (above The Bookstore) University Of
Memphis, TN
38111

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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