Our programs
First-Generation Coalition
The First-Generation Coalition is committed to increasing the awareness of the unique challenges of first-generation students at the University of Nevada, Reno. This group of professionals are devoted to empower first-generation students to thrive at the University and beyond.
First in the Pack
Nevada First in the Pack is a program designed to help first-generation college students succeed in obtaining a college degree. First-generation students are students in families where neither parent has graduated from a four-year college or university.
TRiO Scholars
TRiO's mission is to assist income-qualified, first generation University of Nevada, Reno students to overcome the cultural, academic, class and socioeconomic barriers to success in higher education through services provided during their entire college career.
McNair Scholars
McNair Scholars provides research opportunities and other related academic experiences that promote the acquisition of the doctoral degree for first generation, low-income, and underrepresented University of Nevada, Reno juniors and seniors.
Upward Bound
Upward Bound provides first-generation, income-qualified high school students in the state of Nevada with free college preparatory services and support to develop the skills and knowledge essential for successful admission, persistence and completion of postsecondary education.
Upward Bound Math and Science
Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program is designed to strengthen the math and science skills of first-generation, income-qualified high school students, helping them develop their potential to excel in math and science and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in math and science.