5. Faculty are people, too.
You will see them in the national media and you will meet them
downtown. Get to know a few of the scholars who will make a
difference in your life.
6. Active learning is what we are about.
Colgate students apply what they are learning in real ways
that impact the world. Opportunities for research, community
service, and field work extend scholarship far beyond the
classroom.
7. Students define this place.
You will meet current students during your campus visit, but
you can contact them now.
8. You will be amazed at what you can do.
With almost 190 clubs and organizations, Colgate students
are busy. First-year students kick off their college experience at the student activities fair.
9. A Colgate degree has value and flexibility.
A recent PayScale study examined the correlation between salary and choice of undergraduate
institution, and Colgate has come out on top among liberal arts colleges. The Peace Corps ranks
Colgate as the tenth highest producer of volunteers among all small colleges and universities. The
top graduate schools in the country are the top destinations of Colgate alumni: Columbia, Cornell,
Georgetown, Harvard, Syracuse, University of Chicago, and University of Pennsylvania.
10. Maroon will add color to your life.
11. It is much more than four years.
Our graduates have a lifelong connection to their alma mater. You will see the power of this as
early as your first year through networking receptions and other career exploration opportunities.
12. Hamilton, NY and Colgate University -- a model of town-gown cooperation.
We encourage you to spend time in downtown Hamilton during your visit to Colgate, so we
will give you a coupon for a refreshment at The Barge Canal Coffee Shop, a popular meeting place.
13. Ice cream is a Colgate tradition, so save room for dessert.
Every campus tour ends with a chipwich. Click here to learn about other Colgate traditions.