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First-Year Experience

What is a First-Gen Student?

A first-generation college student is someone whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree in the U.S.

So, if this is you, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve put information to all the resources we think you’ll find most helpful, in one place.
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Meet First-Gen Students/Faculty

Get to know other students like you and faculty who have been in your shoes. Learn about how you can connect with them and be in the know about other first-gen events.
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What Classes Should I Take?

It can be difficult to know what classes will be best for you. You may have questions like how many credits are too many, do credits from high school transfer, and what are religion classes like? We can help with that.
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First-Gen Advising

If you are wondering what kind of support and advising is available to you as a first-gen student, you are in the right place. There are people who are specifically trained to help in various areas that you may be a part of.
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Terms to Know

This is a guide to help you navigate the unique lingo you may hear at college and at BYU specifically. These are some terms that we think all first-year students could benefit from knowing.
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Paying for College

Paying for college can be more stressful than taking classes at times. We want to help simplify that stress. There are many resources available at BYU to help you afford the cost of college.
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Other Things to Know

Here are some helpful things to know beyond what you may have already experienced or read. Things like housing, service, exercise classes, and overall wellness at BYU.

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