Events/Workshops

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 LernerPrepping for Finals
May 6 DowntownTheater 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
 

First-in-Family Programs

Visit
403 Alfred Lerner Hall
2920 Broadway
New York, NY 10027

Call: (212) 854-6378

Office Hours
Monday–Friday
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
 
Walk-in Hours (Sept - May)
Please contact your Advising Dean