FIRST Resource Center
Mission and Vision
The FIRST Resource Center was founded to create a community of support and to develop a network of resources for Tufts University’s first generation, low-income, and undocumented populations. FIRST welcomes any student who self identifies with the first generation college student experience. By strengthening the bonds between our community members and bridging the gap between Tufts’ resources and first gen students, FIRST aims to ensure that first-gens are empowered in and prepared to reach their full social, professional, and academic potentials.
The FIRST Center works to provide the necessary financial knowledge, information about Tufts, and access to opportunities and resources for students to be successful during their time at the University. The FIRST Center believes it is imperative that first gen students are provided an inclusive space that is sensitive to their intersecting identities and where their shared experiences can be validated. The FIRST Center celebrates the first-gen identity and passionately advocates for the trailblazers among us who are the first in their families to attend an elite, private institution like Tufts.
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Resources for Parents and Families
We are thrilled your student has chosen Tufts and will be spending the next four years with us. We want you to know that there are numerous resources on campus to support your student’s academic, personal, and social development. If you have questions or want to talk to someone about your student, please feel free to connect with Student Life (social and personal connections) or Academic Advising (academic connections).
Translation Services
As part of our office’s mission to support your transition to college, we understand that also means establishing relationships with parents, families, and guardians. In order to better support the needs of both students and families, we offer translation services in over 35 languages for those who have questions, concerns, or simply want to connect with our office. To request translation services, please email first@tufts.edu.