Departments and Programs

Our academic departments and programs oversee
the academic endeavors, including majors, minors,
research, and requirements of each discipline at the university.

Role of Departments and Programs

Led by our world-class faculty, our academic departments and programs manage the university's academic programming while fostering departmental camaraderie and an environment of interdisciplinary study. The following are some of the responsibilities of our academic departments and programs:

• Majors and minors
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Sponsoring on-campus lectures, conferences, and symposia (see the Campus Calendar)
• Course offerings

Academic Divisions

All of our academic programs are organized into four topical divisions that endeavor to create a shared Colgate academic experience and promote an interdisciplinary culture.

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