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: Adulting 101! 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
May 1	401 Lerner	Prepping for Finals
May 6	401 Lerner	Seis (6!) De Mayo Study Break!
TBD		Theater and Career Outings!