First-Generation Students
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First-Generation Students
If you’re a first-generation student interested in UT, you’ve come to the right place! Nearly a quarter of our undergrad student population identify as first-gen. Not only are first-generation students like you an important part of our campus culture, you’re also celebrated and supported at every step of your Longhorn journey.
Am I a First-Gen Student?
A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or guardian(s) did not have the opportunity to complete a bachelor’s degree. Many students whose parents have degrees from outside of the United States also identify as first-gen.
First-Gen on the Forty Acres
Explore what it’s like to be a first-generation Longhorn! View how we celebrate the National First-Generation College Day, our first-generation graduation ceremony, and find all the resources available to you on the Forty Acres.
Connect with the first-gen community at UT Austin! Our First-Gen Experience Program is tailored to first-gen student development, from academic advising and FAFSA tips to networking events and on-campus celebrations.
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Key Dates
Summer/Fall Enrollment
- Application Opens
August 1 - Housing Application Opens for Fall
August 1 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens
October 1 - Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) opens
October 1 - Early Action Deadline
October 15 - Additional Materials for Early Action Deadline
October 22 - Regular Deadline
December 1 - Additional Materials Deadline
December 10 - Early Action Decisions
January 15 - All Decisions Released
February 15 - Housing Application Opens for Summer
March 1 - Deadline to Accept Admission, Satisfy Enrollment Deposit
May 1
Spring Enrollment
- Housing Application Opens
September 1 - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens
September 1 - Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) opens
September 1 - Deadline for Spring Admission
October 1 - Deadline to Accept Admission, Satisfy Enrollment Deposit
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