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. For questions about joining the First-in-Family First Year Seminar in Fall 2024 (first years only), email us at fif@columbia.edu. Otherwise, follow us on Instagram at @fifcolumbia to stay connected!
First-in-Family is excited to announce our Fall '25 programming, featuring the new First-in-Family series: Adulting 101! Check out all of our sessions and events listed below.
FALL 2025 – CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE & TIME
|
LOCATION |
EVENT |
September 5, 3pm – 4:30pm | 202 Hamilton | First-Year Seminar - Managing the Reading Load in Lit Hum (co-sponsored event with the Core Office!) |
September 12, 10:00-10:50 am | TBA | First-Year Seminar – Introductions & Academic Overview |
September 19, 11:00am-12:00pm | 401 Lerner | Train Your Brain: Time Management Workshop |
September 19, 12:00-2:00 pm | 401 Lerner | Welcome Back Picnic |
September 26, 10:00-10:50 am | 401 Lerner | First-Year Seminar – Writing 101: Writing Practices for Success |
October 10, 10:00-10:50 am | 401 Lerner | First-Year Seminar – Connecting with Faculty |
October 24, 10:00-10:50 am | 401 Lerner | First-Year Seminar – First-Generation Student Reflections Workshop |
November 7, 1 10:00-10:50 am | 401 Lerner | First-Year Seminar – Fellowships Workshop |
November 7, 4:30-6:30 pm | Kraft Field | Football Tailgate – Columbia vs. Harvard (7pm game at Baker Athletics Complex, 505 W. 218th Street) |
November 17, 4:00-6:00 pm | 401 Lerner | Registration Week Pop-Up Advising |
November 21, 10:00-10:50 am | 401 Lerner | First-Year Seminar – Global Opportunities & Study Abroad |
December 5, 10:00-10:50 am | 401 Lerner | First-Year Seminar – Prepping for Finals |
December 10, 1:00-3:00pm | TBA | Study Break – Self-Care Workshop |
Questions? Feel free to email fif@columbia.edu for more info.
Other Amazing Upcoming Events…
- ADULTING 101: Breaking the Ice, Networking Your Way to the Top, TBD
- ADULTING 101: Understanding Your Money, TBD
- ADULTING 101: Apartment Hunting, Friday, TBD
- Theater Outings
- Movie Night (ft CU actors!)
- Midterm Meet-up
- Is Graduate School for Me?
- Fellowship & Research Opportunities
- Study Abroad
- And More!!
Past Events!
Hudson Yards Career Outing
FiF Football Tailgate