FLI offers a variety of programming throughout the academic year to holistically support you throughout your academic journey.
Programs are open to all MIT FLI undergraduate students, previous engagement is not required. Some programs list RSVP because space is limited and/or food ordering is involved. Programming calendar will be updated throughout the year. Should you have any questions please write to fli-advising@mit.edu.
TIME 2 FLI is a space for FLI students to take in a rotating set of programming, drop-in to speak with staff from different resources around MIT, or just hang out and do some work with FLI friends. The first 30-45 minutes will involve a presentation on the topic listed. The remaining time is for you to hang out, ask questions, or work on something you’ve been trying to tackle. The interest RSVP form for the Spring Semester is available here.
SPRING 2025
| PROGRAM | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | RSVP |
| February Community Gathering: New Year, New Goals: Storyboarding Spring term | 2/11*/25 *new | 6:00-7:30 PM | TwentyChimneys (W20-306) | Have dinner with the FLI Friends and storyboard your goals for Spring. | RSVP Here |
| TIME 2 FLI: Making the Most of Free Resources – MIT Libraries & TSR^2 | 2/5/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-253 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | RSVP Here |
| UAC Workshop: Start Strong – Get Organized for a Successful Semester | 2/10/25 | 4:00-5:00pm | 4-145 | New semester, new you! Come learn practical tips and tools to stay organized, manage your time, and kick off the semester with confidence. Organizational goodies provided- you won’t leave empty handed! | RSVP Here |
| TIME 2 FLI: Match/making Your Note-Taking Style | 2/13/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 7-103 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI: Internship opportunities with CAPD and PKG | 2/20/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-253 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | RSVP Here |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Martin Trust Center | 2/25/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Enjoy dinner with gFLI members and discuss the rewards of an entrepreneurial mindset | RSVP Pending |
| FLI Faculty Lunch: Scott Hughes (8) | 2/27/25 | 12:00-1:00pm | 5-135 | Enjoy a conversation with FLI Professor of astrophysical general relativity over lunch! | RSVP Here |
| March Community Gathering | 3/4/25 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Bush Room | Dinner with the FLI community as we discuss holistically caring for ourselves. | RSVP Pending |
| TIME 2 FLI: UROP summer opportunities | 3/5/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-253 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | RSVP Here |
| UAC Workshop: Thriving at MIT – The Power of Resilience | 3/5/25 | 3:00-4:00pm | 4-261 | Feeling that winter slump? This workshop will introduce evidence-based skills from MGH’s Resilience and Prevention Program to help you build emotional strength, manage stress, and overcome challenges. This session is a precursor to April’s Resilience Training Series, but can be attended as a stand-alone workshop. | RSVP Here |
| UAC Workshop: Unlocking Time – Strategies to Optimize Your Year | 3/6/25 | 5:00-6PM | 4-145 | If you ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day, this workshop is for you! Come practice essential strategies for prioritizing your to-do list and to boosting your productivity. | RSVP Here |
| UAC Workshop: Making the First Move – How to Connect with Faculty | 3/11/25 | 4:00-5PM | 4-149 | Faculty are people too! This workshop will teach you how to build lasting connections and tap into the support and opportunities faculty have to offer. | RSVP Here |
| FLI Faculty Lunch: Diane Brancazio (Edgerton Center) | 3/12/25 | 12:00-1:00pm | 5-135 | Enjoy a conversation with FLI Professor from the Edgerton Center Student Project Lab / Makerspace over lunch! | RSVP Here |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Networking for a Summer UROP | 4/2/24* *NEW date | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Dinner with gFLI members who are seeking Summer 2024 UROPs. | RSVP Pending |
| TIME 2 FLI: FLI Introduction to the MEng program | 3/19/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-253 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | RSVP Here |
| April Community Gathering: Flipping the Narrative | 4/1/25 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Bush Room | Enjoy dinner and hear from upper-level FLI students about a moment when they overcame failure. | RSVP Pending |
| UAC Workshop: Charting Your Course – Self-Assessment for Academic and Personal Growth | 4/9/25 | 5:00-6PM | 4-145 | Discover how self-reflection can help you better understand your strengths, priorities, and goals in college. This workshop will guide you in turning insights into actionable steps to support your growth and success, both now and in the future. | RSVP Here |
| CPW: Two Truths and a FLI: Myth-busting Misconceptions of MIT for First Gen/Low-income Students | 4/18/25 | TBD | TBD | For prospective admitted students. Learn about MIT from our current FLI community. | |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Mentorship and Networking during your Summer Experience | 4/22/25 | 6:00-7:30 PM | PDRs 1+2 (W20-301) | Enjoy dinner with gFLI members and learn about seeking out mentorship and building a network during your Summer experience. | RSVP Pending |
| TIME 2 FLI: Engineering Leadership with UPOP, NEET & GEL Program | 4/23/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-253 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | RSVP Here |
| FLI Faculty Lunch: Yadira Soto-Feliciano (7) | 4/28/25 | 12:00-1:00pm | 5-153 | Enjoy a conversation with FLI Assistant Professor of Biology and Intramural Faculty of Koch Institute over lunch! | RSVP Here |
| TIME 2 FLI: FLI Seniors: Adulting Crash Course | 4/30/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-253 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | RSVP Here |
| FLI Senior Celebration | 5/15/25 | 5:30-7:00 PM | Grier Room (34-401) | Dinner to celebrate our graduating FLI seniors. FLI Stoles are presented to students |
Please note: dates/times may change. Program details will be confirmed via FLI Around the Institute newsletter before the event. Email fli-advising@mit.edu with any questions!