Colgate University prides itself on the scope and quality of the benefits that are provided to the members of the faculty and staff. Every attempt is made to meet essential needs on a competitive basis while maintaining fiscal responsibilities.
The information contained in this website is designed to provide basic descriptions of the types of benefits available for Colgate employees. The descriptive materials contained here are only summaries, and must be governed by the actual terms of the more detailed plans, agreements, or plan documents.
Colgate reserves the right at any time to modify the plans, policies, or procedures described. However, Colgate makes every effort to notify all affected members when such changes or modifications are being considered and made.
Eligibility for specific benefits is also described at the time of employment for all new employees. Questions regarding benefits can be directed to humres@colgate.edu.
Below are links to our benefit summaries based on employee categories. When possible, we have benefit vendor webpages connected to our Helpful Links site. For forms please visit our Forms to Download link located to the left. (Note: You will need Adobe Reader to view these files.)