First-in-Family Programs (FiF) support Columbia’s first-generation undergraduates and those who identify as first-gen, helping them thrive in the college environment. FiF offers a variety of events, including seminars, resource panels, academic advising, social events, and informal support, to build community and help all Columbia students excel. If you're an incoming first year student and have questions about joining the First-in-Family First Year Seminar for the Fall 2026, email us at fif@columbia.edu. Otherwise, follow us on Instagram at @fifcolumbia to stay connected!
First-in-Family is excited to announce our Spring '26 programming, featuring the new First-in-Family series: All About! Check out all of our sessions and events listed below.
Spring 2026– CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE & TIME
|
LOCATION |
EVENT |
February 13 | 401 Lerner | Palentines Event ft. Friendship Bracelets |
February 27 | Zoom | All About...Law School Admissions ft. Victoria, Harvard 1L and former FiF Peer Adviser |
March 5 | 401 Lerner | March Madness: How to Study for Midterms FiF x Skills Consultants |
March 13 | 401 Lerner | Pre-Spring Break Self Care Day |
March 26 | 401 Lerner | Cruel Summer: Strategies for a Productive Summer FiF x Skills Consultants |
April 10 | 401 Lerner | Deans and Donuts - Fall registration check-in, 3pm |
April 11 | 401 Lerner | Thrifting NYC! RSVP for meetup details. |
April 14 | Ben & Jerry's | Free Cone Day Excursion, RSVP for meetup details. |
April 14 | 401 Lerner | All About... International Affairs and Diplomacy ft Emma, Development & Partnerships, French Embassy. In person, must RSVP for details. |
April 17 | Zoom | All About... Engineering Grad School Admissions ft. Heather, Purdue Engineering and SEAS FiF alum! Must RSVP for link. |
April 24 | 401 Lerner | All About... Study Abroad, ft Dean Scott Carpenter from UGE |
April 29 | 401 Lerner | All About...Apartment Hunting ft. Luz from Corcoran Realty |
May 1 | 401 Lerner | FiF Study BREAK(fast)! |
May 1 | 401 Lerner | Prepping for Finals |
| May 6 | Downtown | Theater Outing: Thornton Wilder's The Emporium at Classic Stage Company, 7pm |
| Fall 2026 Schedule of Events will be dropping soon....stay tuned! |
Questions? Feel free to email fif@columbia.edu for more info.
Other Amazing Upcoming 2026 Events…
- All About: Breaking the Ice, Networking Your Way to the Top, TBD
- All About: Understanding Your Money, TBD
- Movie Night (ft CU actors!)
- Midterm Meet-up
- Fellowship & Research Opportunities
- And More!!
Past Events!
Hudson Yards Career Outing
FiF Football Tailgate