Gates to Success
Gates to Success 2017-2018 Executive Officers
Congratulations to the 17-18 Gates to Success Executive Officers!
Gates to Success 2016-2017 President
Meet Nancy Nguyen, student success advocate.
Gates to Success Members
Building community among first-generation college students.
Gates to Success in the Division of Faculty Advancement and Student Success is committed to serving first-generation college students across the university from all levels and majors to help students achieve a meaningful educational experience at San Diego State University.
Our Mission
The purpose of this organization is to promote inclusive excellence for all students and to advance First Generation, low-income students’ success by connecting them to high-impact practices, such as study abroad, service learning, internships, and research. Gates to Success seeks to help students achieve a complete college experience while simultaneously preparing emerging scholars for a successful and productive life after graduation.
We welcome all students, all levels and all majors! Congratulations on your continued success and we look forward to meeting you!
What is a first-generation student?
You are considered a First-Generation college student if your parent/guardian(s) did not complete a four-year college degree.
2023-2024 General Body Meetings and EventsView
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First Gen Mixer
Pride Suite (map)
GTS Tabling
Aztec Student Union Walkway (map)
Hiking at Cowles Mountain
Cowles Mountain (map)
SDSU Explore - GTS Tabling
Campanile Walkway (map)
Previous General Body Meetings and EventsView
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GTS General Body Meeting #6
ENS 106 (map)
GTS General Body Meeting #4
ENS 106 (map)
Join us for an informational meeting about Mental Health and other Resources on campus, Imposter Syndrome, Meditation Activity and mental health events on campus!
GTS Tabling
Aztec Student Union Walkway (map)
Interested in learning more about GTS? Want to get to know other First-Gen students?
Stop by our table to chat with this years board members!
LRC Pachanga Event - Tabling
Goldberg Courtyard, ConradPrebys Aztec Student Union (map)
GTS General Body Meeting #2 - Spooky Midterm Gathering
ENS 106 (map)
GTS General Body Meeting #1 - Introduction to GTS
ENS 106 (map)
2022-2023 Gates to Success Student Organization Leadership Team
President - Xabier Rivera
Vice President - Yesenia Salazar
Secretary - Emily Alferez
Treasurer - Leslie Mendoza
External Affairs Director - Kennedy Peppers
Community Chair - Dennise Juarez
Membership Director - Natalie Phakornkham
Marketing Director - Juliet Lopez