University Access Programs (UAP) Fund

First-generation college students bring extraordinary determination, talent, and resilience to campus. Yet many arrive without the financial safety net or college-going guidance that other students may take for granted. Your support helps bridge that gap and creates meaningful opportunities for these students to thrive.
Donor contributions fund critical programs such as career readiness and financial literacy workshops, leadership development experiences, study abroad opportunities, alumni and community‑building initiatives, and celebrations that honor the first-generation journey—including National First-Generation College Day and graduation recognition stoles.
Your generosity also helps provide essential educational supplies and resources that remove barriers to academic success. By investing in first-generation students, you empower them to build confidence, expand their horizons, and open new pathways of opportunity for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Thank you for helping Southern's first-generation students achieve their dreams.