Overview
First-generation students are the first in their families to attend a formal university-level degree program (or earn a degree). The Texas A&M University College of Engineering is home to more than 20
Goal of FGEn Mentoring Program
The primary goal of the FGEn Mentoring Program is to enhance Texas A&M first-generation engineering students’ educational and social experiences on campus. It is about leveraging university and community resources to provide a sense of community to FGEn
Are you a first-generation Aggie engineering student?
We have a group of world-renowned, highly qualified faculty and staff who are passionate about student advising and enhancing our social capital. Many of them are first-generation engineers themselves. Click on the button below to learn more about how you can benefit from and participate in the FGEn mentoring program.
Students: Learn More about the Program
Become a mentor
Any Texas A&M engineering faculty and staff can participate in the FGEn Mentor Program. Mentors will be recognized with the special designation, “FGEn Mentor.”
Faculty and staff: Become a mentor
Become a peer mentor
Junior and senior engineering students are encouraged to apply to become peer mentors in the FGEn mentor program. Students receive mentor training, gain leadership skills and earn a stipend.