First-Generation Students

OSU is proud to be home to thousands of first-generation college students, faculty, and staff.  First-generation students come from families where neither a parent nor guardian has a four-year degree from a college or university. Since 2009, OSU has seen a 223% increase in first-generation students, who now comprise nearly one-fourth of the undergrad student body.

Oklahoma State is dedicated to supporting and serving anyone who identifies as first-generation. Programs like F1RST2GO provide support for first generation students through mentorship, creating holistic models of support and strengthening the sense of community amongst first-generation students.

Giving to first-generation student programs ensures that these students are always supported, encouraged, and able to continue their education to eventually wear the teal graduation cord with pride.

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Faculty and Staff Match - $15k
Thanks to the generosity of our Give Orange General Challenge Pool donors, the first $15,000 given by OSU faculty and staff will be matched dollar for dollar!
Leaderboard
Stand for Student Support Leaderboard - $10k
Which student support program will have the most donors during Give Orange? Don't miss your chance to keep your Orange Passion at the top of the leaderboard! Thanks to the generosity of our Give Orange General Challenge Pool donors, the top three programs will receive additional funding. 1st place = $5,000, 2nd place = $3,000, 3rd place = $2,000
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First to Answer the Call Challenge - $1k
Thanks to the generosity of our Give Orange General Challenge Pool donors, the first donor to this year's Give Orange will earn an additional $1,000 for their Orange Passion!
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Hide 'N Pete
Wanting to raise even MORE money for your Orange Passion? Here's your chance! There will be six Pistol Pete bobbleheads hidden around campus for each day of Give Orange. Five of these bobbleheads will be worth $100 each, but if you are able to find the golden bobbleheads, you will earn $500 towards your Orange Passion!
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Parent and Family Match - $15k
Thanks to the generosity of our Give Orange General Challenge Pool donors, the first $15,000 given by current OSU parents and families will be matched dollar-for-dollar!
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1,890th Donor Challenge - $1,890
Thanks to the generosity of our Give Orange General Challenge Pool donors, the 1,890th donor to this year's Give Orange will earn an additional $1,890 for their Orange Passion!
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Cowboy Character Challenge - $1k
Thanks to the generosity of our Give Orange General Challenge Pool donors, the first donor after noon on day two (exactly 24 hours in!) will earn an additional $1,000 for their Orange Passion!
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Ride for the Brand Hourly Donor Challenge - $250
Thanks to the generosity of our Give Orange General Challenge Pool donors, the first donor on the hour every hour, earns $250 for the Orange Passion of their choice!
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