First-Generation, Low-Income
First-Generation, Low-Income
The Office of Community and Culture seeks to provide additional support and deepen the College’s commitment to its First-Generation, Low-Income (FGLI) student population. Recognizing the unique and intersectional experiences of FGLI students navigating higher education, the Harvard Foundation serves the College by connecting current FGLI students to resources that enable them to thrive at Harvard College. We also develop programming that enhances understanding of possible FGLI student experiences among the broader Harvard College student population. Our office’s open engagement policy encourages students from every community to participate and create connections.
FGLI Visibility Week 2026
Join us for the Harvard Foundation’s 5th Annual FGLI Week, taking place from November 6-13, 2026. The 5th Annual FGLI Week offers programming to foster community building, bring awareness to the unique experiences of FGLI students, celebrate the diverse and intersectional identities and perspectives within the FGLI community, and connect FGLI students to campus resources so that they feel empowered to thrive at Harvard College.
Friday, November 6, 2026
12-3pm, In Front of Thayer Hall: Annual Flower Truck & Bouquet Giveaway
1:30-3pm, RSVP: bit.ly/FGLIhistories; Access Across Time: FGLI Stories at Harvard
Saturday, November 7, 2026
8-10pm, Sever Hall 311: FGLI After Dark hosted by FYRE
Sunday, November 8, 2026
2-3pm, Barker Center Thompson Room: Sell Out or Safety Net: Navigating Success as a FGLI Student
Monday, November 9, 2026
7-8:30pm, Harvard Foundation, Grays Hall, Lower Level: S’mores Stories (Class of 2027)
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
6-7:30pm, Smith Campus Center 10th Floor Glass Box: FGLI Student & Faculty Dinner
RSVP: tinyurl.com/fglifacultydinner26
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
9-11pm, Annenberg Dining Hall: Enhanced Brain Break (Class of 2030)
Thursday, November 12, 2026
7-8:30pm, Harvard Foundation, Grays Hall, Lower Level: S’mores Stories (ALL Classes)
Friday, November 13, 2026
1-3pm, Sever Hall 311: FGLI Fest
Harvard partners with national nonprofit to recruit high-achieving low-income students
FYRE
First-Year Retreat Experience (FYRE) aims to provide first-generation, low-income first-year students with the resources and community to feel supported, celebrated, and ready to take ownership of your Harvard experience.
