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 weekly space for FLI students to take in a rotating set of programming, drop-in to speak with FLI staff, 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.
FALL 2024
| PROGRAM | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | RSVP |
| TIME 2 FLI: Proactive Time Management | 9/12/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| FLI Welcome Celebration Dinner | 9/18/24 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Morss Hall (50-140) | Join the FLI Community for our welcome dinner and celebration with keynote address, music, and more. | RSVP HERE |
| TIME 2 FLI: Navigating Career Fair | 9/19/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| Faculty Lunch with Richard Price | 9/25/24 | 12:00-1:00 PM | Enjoy lunch with FLI community member and Physics Senior Lecturer Richard Price | RSVP HERE, space limited to 6 students. | |
| TIME 2 FLI: Transitioning from High School to College STEM Classes | 9/26/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| October Community Gathering: Academics | 10/1/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | W11-190 (Main Dining Room) | Join your FLI friends for dinner and conversation. | |
| TIME 2 FLI: How to Prepare for Exams | 10/3/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| FLI Lunch with Christine Walley | 10/10/2024 | 12:00-1:00pm | Enjoy lunch with FLI community member and Anthropology Program Head, Christine Walley. | RSVP Here | |
| TIME 2 FLI: Developing Authentic Faculty Relationships | 10/10/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 10/17/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Job and Internship Negotiations | 10/22/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Connect with FLI graduate students over dinner and discuss best practices for negotiating with employers. | RSVP Here |
| TIME 2 FLI | 10/24/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 10/31/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| FLI UAC Hub | 11/5/24 | 11am-1pm | 7-103/7-104 | Come by the UAC for a special hub celebrating our FLI community. | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 11/7/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: UROP Mixer | 11/7/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Connect with FLI graduate students over dinner and learn about finding an IAP UROP. | RSVP Here |
| FLI National Day of Celebration | 11/8/24 | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM | Lobby 10 & 10-100 | Come celebrate FLI in Lobby 10 with lots of | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 11/14/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| November Community Gathering: “Thanks”giving | 11/19/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | 10-105 (Bush Room) | Enjoy dinner with your FLI friends and send a postcard to someone who you are thankful for. | RSVP Here |
| TIME 2 FLI | 11/21/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| December Community Gathering: | 12/3/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | PDRs 1+2 (W20-301) | Take a break from the end of the semester and enjoy dinner with your FLI friends. | |
| TIME 2 FLI | 12/5/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 12/12/24 | 4:00-6:00 PM | 4-153 | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
IAP 2025
| PROGRAM | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | RSVP |
| Faculty Panel: Applying to Graduate School | 1/28/25 | TBD | ZOOM | Hear from MIT faculty about the graduate school admissions process, how to prepare, and more. | |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series:: Grad School 101 | 1/29/25 | 6:00-7:30 PM | TwentyChimneys (W20-306) | Dinner with the FLI graduate community as we discuss all aspects of considering graduate school as a FLI student. |
SPRING 2025
| PROGRAM | DATE | TIME | LOCATION | DETAILS | RSVP |
| February Community Gathering: New Year, New Goals: Storyboarding Spring term | 2/4/25 | 6:00-7:30 PM | W11-190 (Main Dining Room) | Have dinner with the FLI Friends and storyboard your goals for Spring. | |
| TIME 2 FLI | 2/6/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 2/13/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: What it means to be FLI | 2/18/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Enjoy dinner with gFLI members and discuss what it means to be FLI | |
| TIME 2 FLI | 2/20/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 2/27/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| March Community Gathering: Wellbeing | 3/4/25 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Dinner with the FLI community as we discuss holistically caring for ourselves. | |
| TIME 2 FLI | 3/6/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 3/13/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| Graduate Mentorship Dinner Series: Networking for a Summer UROP | 3/18/24 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Dinner with gFLI members who are seeking Summer 2024 UROPs. | |
| TIME 2 FLI | 3/20/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| April Community Gathering: Flipping the Narrative | 4/1/25 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Twenty Chimneys (W20-306) | Enjoy dinner and hear from upper-level FLI students about a moment when they overcame failure. | |
| TIME 2 FLI | 4/3/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Join FLI Staff for Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 4/10/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 4/17/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| 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. | |
| TIME 2 FLI | 4/24/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 5/1/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| TIME 2 FLI | 5/8/25 | 4:00-6:00 PM | TBD | Drop-in hours with FLI staff. Each week will have a rotating topic | Not Required |
| 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!