Orientation
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New student welcome week
Orientation events, tours, and resource fairs for students joining Columbia College - Elgin.
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM · Student union · Elgin
Best for first-year studentsFree or low-cost option
Campus events
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What's happening near Columbia College - Elgin this week
We found 9 student-friendly happenings near Columbia College - Elgin — including 9 free or low-cost options. Browse by category or jump into the weekend guides below.
Sports
Games, intramurals, and varsity energy on and near campus.
- Home game watch party · Sports
Concerts & local entertainment
Live music and festivals worth the trip from campus.
- Spring concert series · Concerts
- Spring festival weekend · Festivals
Student life
Clubs, mixers, and community events to meet people.
- Club fair & sign-ups · Clubs
- New student welcome week · Orientation
Wellness & social
Low-pressure hangouts, study sessions, and recharge moments.
- Club fair & sign-ups · Clubs
- Finals week study jam · Study groups
Career & networking
Fairs, tech meetups, and professional growth on your schedule.
- Spring career fair · Career fairs
- 48-hour Columbia hackathon · Hackathons
- Alumni mixer · Networking
Food & festivals
Tastings, cultural nights, and campus celebrations.
- Spring festival weekend · Festivals
Student picks
- Good weekend activitySpring career fair
- Good weekend activity48-hour Columbia hackathon
- Free or low-cost optionHome game watch party
- Good weekend activitySpring concert series
Career fairs
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Spring career fair
Student-organized career fairs near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM · Student union ballroom · Elgin
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Concerts
Free
Spring concert series
Student-organized concerts near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM · Amphitheater · Elgin
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Networking
Free
Alumni mixer
Student-organized networking near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM · Alumni hall · Elgin
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Hackathons
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48-hour Columbia hackathon
Student-organized hackathons near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Sun, Jun 14, 6:00 PM · CS building atrium · Elgin
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Clubs
Free
Club fair & sign-ups
Student-organized clubs near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Sun, Jun 14, 6:00 PM · Student union · Elgin
Best for first-year studentsGood weekend activity
Festivals
Free
Spring festival weekend
Student-organized festivals near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Sun, Jun 14, 6:00 PM · Downtown bridge · Elgin
Good weekend activityFree or low-cost option
Sports
Free
Home game watch party
Student-organized sports near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00 PM · Main field · Elgin
Free or low-cost option
Study groups
Free
Finals week study jam
Student-organized study groups near Columbia College - Elgin in Elgin.
Mon, Jun 15, 6:00 PM · Coffee lounge · Elgin
Best for first-year studentsFree or low-cost option
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