Office of First-Generation

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 dev

elopment, 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.

Unloading new donations everyday. You never know what you will find in the Office of First Generation. Come shop the f...
08/24/2026

Unloading new donations everyday. You never know what you will find in the Office of First Generation. Come shop the free UofM Career Closet open to all students every Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm. Walk-ins welcome. While you’re here also get help with your classes, syllabus decoding, involvement questions and more. It’s a one-stop shop tailor-made to simplify and unpack college for all students

If you are a UofM student that has been impacted by this weekend’s storm and are in need of clothing, please come by the...
08/23/2026

If you are a UofM student that has been impacted by this weekend’s storm and are in need of clothing, please come by the Office of First Generation Career Closet anytime Monday-Friday from 9:00-3:30 in room 209 above the campus bookstore and we will try to help you find some items and/or take your sizes to request those items from our donors as needed

08/22/2026

Putting our own spin on it. The Office of First Gen is open to all students and is ready to welcome, take the sting out of those first week jitters, and assist you however we can! Stop by room 209 in the service court above the campus bookstore if you need a pep talk, directions, a spot to rest, or want to shop our free suits. Walk-ins are welcome and we are excited to see you all on campus and show off our new space

08/22/2026

Always trust the the process. Don’t just dream big, dream Jurassic-sized 😎

Something big is coming for Tiger Welcome! Join us for free food, music, games, themed prizes, t-shirts & other swag, t...
08/13/2026

Something big is coming for Tiger Welcome! Join us for free food, music, games, themed prizes, t-shirts & other swag, trivia, one-of-a-kind photo ops, giant foam slip n slides, more free food, followed by the Jurassic Park movie by the pool. Find a great community, connect with departments & staff & start the semester with a Jurassic-sized good time

The Office of First Gen Career Closet is full! We are renovating our space and organizing all donations in the Career C...
07/31/2026

The Office of First Gen Career Closet is full! We are renovating our space and organizing all donations in the Career Closet to get it ready for the Fall semester. At this time, we are no longer accepting donations or walk-ins until Aug 24th

The level of detail and blood, sweat and tears our student interns and staff are putting in so everyone can experience a...
07/21/2026

The level of detail and blood, sweat and tears our student interns and staff are putting in so everyone can experience a Jurassic-sized event on Aug 21st! Big things are coming! You do not want to miss this Tiger Welcome event or the one-of-a-kind swag and photo ops-not to mention free food and pool party dive-in movie snacks. “Welcome to Jurassic Paws!”

We wanted to highlight some of the fantastic resources available through the Office of First Gen at the University of Me...
07/17/2026

We wanted to highlight some of the fantastic resources available through the Office of First Gen at the University of Memphis. This office is laser focused on simplifying and unpacking the college experience by providing tailored individual support to every student and family that walks through the door. The atmosphere is both relaxed and engaging, making it a great place to build a community and connect with fellow students in both our main office suite in Mitchell Hall 405 or in the student lounge in Mitchell Hall 419. Let’s make the most of our UofM journey together! 🎓💙

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

Opening Hours

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

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