This FREE event is on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ground Floor of the Business Leadership Building (BLB) at the UNT Denton campus. The purpose of First-Gen Experience is to provide first-generation students entering their first year of college with a crash-course in college readiness before the start of their first semester. By attending this event, you will have the opportunity to meet other first-gen students, connect with valuable campus resources, and discover strategies to make your first year at UNT a success! 

Parents, guardians, and families are encouraged to attend the Family Session for First-Gen Experience on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from  9:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in the Ground Floor of the Business Leadership Building (BLB) at the UNT Denton campus. While students participate in First-Gen Experience, family members will have the opportunity to hear from campus staff, learn more about our campus resources, and ask questions concerning their student's transition to college. This session is designed to equip families with the information and tools needed to support their student's success at UNT and develop a greater understanding of the resources available to their student.

This event Includes free lunch and a limited-edition first-gen T-shirt for students ONLY.

Registration is required for both the family session and the student session. 

Family Session registration: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AvUZRdQMztn6Au

Student Session registration: https://unt.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3IR210uVXOPWEM6

For any questions concerning this event, please email firstgen@unt.edu.