Welcome Back, GS Creates Connections and Community to Start the Semester Strong

Kick off a new academic year with social gatherings, resource fairs, and networking opportunities via the Welcome Back, GS event series!

August 22, 2025

Each fall, Columbia GS welcomes students back to campus with the Welcome Back, GS event series. Guided by this year’s theme of curiosity, kindness, and community, the series celebrates the start of a new academic year while highlighting the values that shape the GS experience. Throughout September, students can connect with peers and alumni at a variety of social gatherings, explore Columbia’s wide range of resources, and build meaningful relationships that strengthen the vibrant, supportive community that GS is known for. 

The series kicks off during the first week of classes with the FLI School Supply Giveaway and a special ice cream social hosted by Dean Rosen-Metsch during the Welcome Back, GS kickoff event in the lounge.

More events will be added in the coming days, so keep an eye on the weekly GS newsletters for the most recent additions!

All programs, events, and groups are open to all GS students irrespective of identity or sex.

Welcome Back, GS Events

Sept. 3: FLI School Supply Giveaway

Sept 4: Welcome Back, GS

Sept. 10: Dual BA Meet-Up

Sept. 11: Postbac Welcome Lunch

Sept. 12: FLI at GS: FLI Lending Library Information Session and Tour

Sept. 16: International Student Lunch Series

Sept. 18: Student Veteran Lunch

Sept. 19: FLI at GS: FLI Community Luncheon

Sept. 22: FLI at GS: Basic Needs Support and Access HRA with CSSI

Sept. 26: LGBTQ Community Snack Series: Queerly Connected

View full list of upcoming events