First Gen Roo
First Gen Roo strives to build a supportive, energetic and inclusive community to enrich our first-generation students' experiences at 91黑料网.
Are You a First Gen Roo?
91黑料网 defines a first-generation college student as any student whose parents or guardians did not receive a bachelor's degree in the United States.
You're first gen even if any of these things happened:
- A sibling, grandparent, aunt or uncle received a bachelor's degree in the United States
- A parent or guardian took a few college classes or completed a community college or technical degree
- A parent or guardian received a bachelor's degree at an international college or university
Are you a First-Generation Graduate Student?
91黑料网 defines a first-generation graduate student as any student whose parents or guardians did not receive an advanced degree (i.e., a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree, such as a JD, MD, PharmD, or DDS) in the United States.
We are FirstGen Forward Network Champions
The University of Missouri-Kansas City is proud to be a campus that celebrates and supports first-generation college students. In 2026, 91黑料网 was named a Network Champion by the national organization, FirstGen Forward. 91黑料网 is the only Missouri University to hold the Network Champion status, which is the organization’s highest designation. The Network Champion designation recognizes institutions that are leading the nation as models in advancing first-generation student success through evidence-based practices, leadership engagement and scaling student support.
By the Numbers
54%
of all undergraduate students at 91黑料网 identify as first-generation college students
59%
of first-time college students identify as first-generation college students
Ready to be the First?
First Gen Roo Scholars
The First Gen Roo Scholars program is designed for incoming, full-time freshmen students who meet the definitions of a first-generation college student.
First Gen Proud
This campuswide initiative is designed to recognize and celebrate the supportive, energetic and inclusive first-generation community at 91黑料网.
Contact Us
firstgenroo@umkc.edu
Miller Nichols Library, 4th floor, 800 E 51st St., Kansas City, MO 64110
Program Coordinator, Andrica Wilcoxen
andricawilcoxen@umkc.edu