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First @ Muir



Mission Statement

Being the first to attend college means you are a trailblazer – you belong here in the home of the independent spirit. First @ Muir provides a space to grow and flourish.

Our mission is to create a community of support that offers first-generation college students opportunities to explore and express their individuality while navigating their UC San Diego journey.

Our goals at Muir College are to support the first-generation experience with:

  • Transitioning into UC San Diego
  • Connecting to campus resources
  • Fostering and building upon a network of meaningful relationships

First @ Muir is a group dedicated to celebrating and honoring the first-generation university experience.

Events

Join First at Muir this quarter during the dates and times below:

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Upcoming Events - More Information and Registration Coming Soon!

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Let's Taco Bout FAFSA

  • Tuesday 2/6/24 12pm-1pm
  • Mariposa Room
  • First @ Muir invites you to our FAFSA information session in partnership with UC San Diego Financial Aid. This is an opportunity to learn about the New FAFSA application and what you need to know before hitting the submit button. This will take place Tuesday February 6th 12pm-1pm in the Mariposa Room and Taco’s will be provided RSVP NOW! Please email nayeli@ucsd.edu if you have any questions

First Gen Alum Panel

  • Information TBD
Frequently Asked Questions

Definitions

UC San Diego and the University of California Office of the President define first-generation college students as students with neither parent having a four-year college degree.

At Muir, we recognize that even if one or both of a student's parent have a four-year college degree, other circumstances may lead them to self-identify as a first generation college student.  We welcome any of our students that identify with the first generation college student experience.

Latinx/Chicanx Academic Excellence Initiative

At UC San Diego, we believe education should be accessible to all ambitious and talented students. Therefore, we are proud to offer the Latinx/Chicanx Academic Excellence Initiative, a campus-wide program designed to reflect and serve California’s fastest growing demographic. This means attracting and supporting a diverse faculty, staff and student community—making UC San Diego a place where generations rise.

Listen to what a student has to say about the importance of the initiative:

To find out more about the initiative, please visit latinxchicanx.ucsd.edu.

Other Resources

UC San Diego has campus-wide information and resources for First-Generation Students that we encourage you to take a look at.  The University of California system also has information and resources available.

Triton Firsts is a comprehensive initiative to engage first-generation faculty, staff, students, and alums. Student Success Coaching in collaboration with Triton First will be hosting "Virtual Drop-In Hours" that will be open to all first-gen students' campus wide during Spring quarter. Check out the program flyer for availability. 

Muir First Generation Staff

 

Cathy Baez - Assistant Dean of Academic Advising

Daniel Clark - Assistant Director of Residence Life

Claudia Pena - Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Justin Glover - Director of the College Center & MOM

Mya Hines - Senior Academic Advisor

Karla Kastner - Senior Academic Advisor

Alyssa Patricio - Senior Academic Advisor

Sonia Rosado - Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Director of Residence Life 

Michael Vallejo - Assistant Director of Residence Life

Raymond Vera Cruz - Executive Assistant, Office of Student Affairs

 

Contact Information

Do you have questions about First @ Muir or first-generation students?  Contact us and we'll direct your question to the appropriate staff member!