First Gen Celebration

Image depicts audience at First-Gen Graduation Celebration

First-Gen Graduation Celebration

Save the Date: Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

Please join us, along with your family and loved ones, for an esteemed recognition ceremony in honor of your academic accomplishments. The event is designed to acknowledge and celebrate your outstanding achievements as first-generation students, who have successfully navigated the rigorous academic terrain to reach this significant milestone. 

The ceremony will serve as a platform to showcase your accomplishments and celebrate your perseverance, resilience, and dedication to your academic pursuits. It will also provide an opportunity for the university community, including faculty and staff, to demonstrate their unwavering support and admiration for your academic accomplishments.

We look forward to celebrating your achievements and fostering a sense of pride and belonging for all first-generation Bobcats. 


Details for the ceremony will be announced March 2025!

 

Important Information

Important Information:

Due to fire code capacity, graduates are welcomed to bring up to two (2) guests. This is to ensure that we may host and accommodate as many graduates and families/guests as possible. Thank you for understanding.

Dress Attire: Business casual.
Do not wear graduation regalia (cap and gown). 

Program will include:

  • Check-in 
  • Welcome remarks
  • Faculty/Staff speaker
  • First Gen Proud stole ceremony
  • Student speaker
  • Closing remarks
  • Reception 
FAQs First-Gen Grad Event
Commencement Info

This event is hosted by the First-Gen Proud initiative team. For more information, or if you require accommodations to participate, please contact Dr. Rafael Almanzar, Director, at firstgen@txstate.edu.