First-Generation Student Resources

Resources and support for first-generation students

Creighton defines a first-generation student as a student whose parents or guardians did not obtain a four-year degree from a college or university.

Our First-Generation programs provide guidance for life as a college student and a close community of peers for support as you navigate the college world. 

Questions? Contact firstgeneration@creighton.edu.

First-Generation Resources 

Offices around Creighton’s campus are available to support you throughout your college experience. Whether you’re seeking from academics to involvement to managing finances, check out the resources below.

Academic Resources

  • Student Success is a one-stop-shop for academic coaching, tutoring, career advice, and pre-professional advising. 
  • The Dean’s Office of your college is a great place to seek out additional academic resources. Don’t be afraid to approach faculty with any questions you may have. 
    (Arts & Sciences | Business | Nursing)

Engagement Resources

  • The Creighton Comprehensive Student Record (CCSR) is a co-curricular transcript that depicts a student’s holistic experience at Creighton. While academic transcripts tell the student’s academic story, the CCSR will provide additional information about a student’s entire experience and skills obtained while at Creighton
  • The Student Leadership and Involvement Center (SLIC) houses the Creighton Student’s Union, 250+ clubs and organizations, fraternity and sorority life, new student orientation, and more.
  • The Creighton Intercultural Center supports students through advocacy, leadership development, academic support, activities and mentorship.
  • The Department of Residential Life provides engaging activities, new connections, and opportunities for personal growth. Connect with your RD or RA to learn about what’s happening in your hall.

Financial Resources

  • The Student Employment Office connects students to employment opportunities on campus. Visit to learn more about where you can find a job.
  • The Office of Financial Aid coordinates aid opportunities for all of Creighton’s four undergraduate and five graduate/professional schools/colleges.
  • The US Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid resources explain the various types of aid and give tips for repaying your loans. Here, you can create an account to track your borrowing.
  • The FAFSA is how you qualify for federal financial aid, so be sure to fill it out each year. Examples of federal aid include Pell Grants, Federal Direct and Federal Indirect Loans, and Federal Work-Study.

Wellness Resources

First-Gen Forward Network Leader

Creighton is proud to be a First-Gen Forward Network Leader, recognized by The Center for First-Generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation. 

The following standing groups help Creighton to focus on first-generation students and their needs across the University. 

First-Generation Leadership Team

The Leadership Team helps guide the efforts of the Steering Council as well as provides a direct link to the First-Gen Forward organization for planning efforts. 

Co-Chairs: Ms. Shirleena Terrell and Dr. Mary Ann Tietjen
Members: Ms. Kailyn Tauber, Dr. Desiree Nownes, Mr. John Gallion, Dr. Eric Baldwin, and Dr. Wayne Young, Jr. 

First-Generation Steering Council

This council has been in existence since 2018 and helps inform, coordinate, and support. 

Co-Chairs: Ms. Shirleena Terrell and Dr. Mary Ann Tietjen

 

TRiO SSS

TRiO Student Support Services supports first-generation and income-eligible Creighton students with academic, financial, graduate school, career, and personal coaching to ensure students maintain good academic standing and graduate on-time.

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