Fall 2025 Workshops & Events

The Office of Work/Life invites you to explore our fall workshop offerings.

Program areas include:

Housing
Schooling
Early Education, Child Care & Parenting
Aging & Adult/Elder Care
Well-Being
Financial Well-Being

Visit the Work/Life video library and Well-Being video library to access past programming anytime.

Housing

The Process of Purchasing a Property in New York City

Wednesday, October 8th
12:00 – 1:30pm
Register

Walking Tour Along Upper Riverside Drive, from 108th-124th Streets

Tuesday, October 21st (Rain Date: Wednesday, October 22nd)
5:00 – 6:30pm
Register

How Do I Obtain a Mortgage… And Can I Afford It?

Thursday, October 23rd
12:00 – 1:30pm
Register

The Process of Purchasing a Property in the Suburbs

Friday, November 14th
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Explore More Housing & Relocation Resources

Schooling

NYC Public High School Admissions: Strategies for Success

Wednesday, October 15th
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

Ten Things to Know about Financing an Independent School Education

Wednesday, October 15th
6:00 - 7:00pm
Register

NYC Public Kindergarten Admissions: Strategies for Success

Wednesday, October 22nd
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

Explore More Schooling Resources

College Coach

The following webinars are presented by Bright Horizons College Coach.

Preparing College Applications

Thursday, September 25th
3:00pm

Navigating the FAFSA and Other Financial Aid Applications

Thursday, October 16th
12:30pm

Paying for College

Tuesday, October 21st
3:00pm

Saving for College

Wednesday, November 12th
3:00pm

Financial Aid Advice That’s too Good to Be True

Thursday, November 20th
3:00pm

PSAT - What a Score Means, Why it Matters

Thursday, December 11th
3:00pm

Early Education, Child Care & Parenting

Big Joys, Big Challenges, Big Feelings: Group for Parents of Children 2-5

Monthly on Fridays
September 26th, October 24th, November 21st, December 19th
12:00 – 1:00pm
Register

Discovering Columbia University's Affiliated Early Learning Centers

Various dates/times in November

Unmasking the Transition to Parenthood [Postponed]

Wednesday, December 10th
1:00-2:00pm
Register

Explore More Early Education & Child Care Resources

Aging & Adult/Elder Care

Dignity and Practicalities: Elder Care Discussion Group

Monthly on Wednesdays
September 17th, October 22nd, November 19th, December 17th
1:00 – 2:00pm
Register

Long Distance Elder Caregiving

Rewind with Work/Life
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Explore More Aging & Adult/Elder Care Resources

Well-Being

Finding Meaning: Monthly Lunch Series

Monthly on Tuesdays
September 16th, October 14th, November 11th, December 2nd
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Register

Take a Break: Stretch and Reset

Wednesdays, September 24th - December 3rd
12:00-12:30pm
Register

NYC Marathon Step Challenge

Monday, October 6th - Sunday, October 26th
Register

Virtual Cooking Demo: Healthy Fall Recipe

Tuesday, October 14th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Register

Finding Empowerment Through Ergonomics

Thursday, October 16th
12:00 - 12:45pm
Register

Weekly on Thursdays
October 30th - December 11th (no class on Thanksgiving)
5:15 - 6:00 pm
Register

Navigating Uncertainty and Supporting Personal and Community Well-Being

Wednesday, November 5th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Register

Strategies and Resources for Holistic Well-Being for Women

Thursday, November 20th
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

Explore More Well-Being Resources

Financial Well-Being

Dive Into Budgeting

Monday, October 6th
12:00 - 1:00pm
Register

Retirement & Financial Planning Events through Columbia HR

Explore upcoming events on investing, retirement planning, and more.

Student Debt Solutions

Learn about programs that assist faculty and staff in navigating student loan debt, repayment plans, and federal student loan programs.

Access educational counseling services through a team of college admissions and finance experts and register for workshops on financial planning, test prep, college applications and more.