The transition to college life presents myriad opportunities, hurdles, and learning experiences. Honors education emphasizes the importance of building community. This article showcases a program developed to engage first semester honors students in community through cocurricular activities designed to raise their awareness of diversity, inclusion, equity, and access within this university community. This program was intended to provide the necessary framework for students to create unique friendships that enrich their first-year experiences. By providing a safe environment for fellowship and friendship, First Year Fellowship (FYF) allowed students to meet others and create friendships they may not have encountered otherwise, while encouraging them to try activities that push them out of their comfort zone.