First-Year Housing

First-year students live together in six different residence halls. Each has live-in student staff (community leaders) that act as community organizers, resources, and mentors. Each hall is also supervised by a professional staff member (assistant director) who lives on campus.

A student suite common area in Andrews Hall.

A student suite common area in Andrews Hall.

Room and Roommate Assignments

The Office of Residential Life is excited to welcome you to the Colgate community as a member of the Class of 2017. We know that your housing is an important aspect of your college experience. In fact, we strive to create an environment that complements your academic pursuits. Our priority is to further the educational mission of Colgate by extending student learning and growth into our residential community, promoting a purposeful and inclusive environment through shared expectation.

In order to prepare yourself for the most fulfilling residential experience, we ask that you consider the following question as you complete your housing preference form - what kind of roommate do you want to be? Here are a few other things to think about as you consider your residential experience for next year.

Be honest with yourself and candid in your responses - this tool works best if you describe who you ARE; not who you want to be or what you think others want to hear.
Complete this form without your parents'/guardians' assistance or guidance - this tool works best for you and your potential roommate if your responses are entirely self-reflective.
Consider that you are likely to change some of your behaviors and perspectives once you get here. Most students' schedules and lifestyles do change somewhat when living in a residence hall.

Follow these steps to complete your housing preference form. If you have any questions or issues accessing your account, please contact our office at reslife@colgate.edu or 315-228-7367.

Login to our Colgate University Residence System. You must use your Colgate-issued username and password.
Click on "Get Started" to begin the application process.
Follow the step-by-step instructions (left column).
Click "Submit" so our office can process your form.
Wait - housing notifications will not be sent until the week of July 22nd.

It is important to note that you may only request one roommate. There is a field within your application to submit the name and passcode of the individual you wish to live with. Roommate requests will only be honored if both residents list each other's name on their respective applications.

As a final reminder, the last day to submit your housing preference form is Monday, July 15, 2013.

Residence Halls

Click each residence hall below for a full description.

Andrews Hall

Residence

Andrews Hall houses first-year students in suite-style living. There is a recreational lounge with a television and vending machines on the second floor. In the basement there are two study lounges, two laundry rooms, two bicycle storage areas, and a kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

Cleaning Responsibilities
All common spaces, including lounges and bathrooms, are cleaned by Facilities staff. Students are responsible for cleaning within their own rooms.

Resident Class Years
First-year students

Coeducational?
Yes, by room.

Occupancy
126

Room Types
Five-person suites
Four-person suites
Three-person suites

East Hall

Residence
East Hall is a traditional-style residence hall. Laundry facilities are located on the first and third floors, and there is a study room on the fourth floor. There are two lounges on the fifth floor of the building, one of which has a television and DVD player for resident use. The Center for Women’s Studies is located in the basement.

Cleaning responsibilities
All common spaces, including lounges and bathrooms, are cleaned by Facilities staff. Students are responsible for cleaning within their own rooms.

Resident class years
First-year students

Coeducational?
Yes

Occupancy
96

Room types
Doubles
Singles

Gate House

Residence
Gate House is two floors, and each room is individually climate-controlled with heat and air conditioning. There are laundry facilities on the first floor, and a lounge with a television on the second floor.

Cleaning responsibilities
All common spaces, including lounges and bathrooms, are cleaned by Facilities staff. Students are responsible for cleaning within their own rooms.

Resident class years
First-year students

Coeducational?
Yes

Occupancy
80

Room types
Doubles

Curtis Hall

Residence
Curtis Hall is a traditional-style residence hall. Most of the rooms in Curtis Hall are double bedrooms, with the exception of six suites. Every other floor has a student lounge, and laundry facilities are located in the basement. Curtis Hall is home to the satellite student health clinic.

Cleaning responsibilities
All common spaces, including lounges and bathrooms, are cleaned by Facilities staff. Students are responsible for cleaning within their own rooms.

Resident class years
First-year students and sophomores

Coeducational?
Yes

Occupancy
233

Room types
Double rooms
4-person suites
3-person suite

West Hall

Residence
West Hall has five floors. There is study and recreation lounge space on the first floor. Laundry facilities are located on the first and third floors.

Cleaning responsibilities
All common spaces, including lounges and bathrooms, are cleaned by Facilities staff. Students are responsible for cleaning within their own rooms.

Resident class years
First-year students

Coeducational?
Yes, by room

Occupancy
127

Room types
Singles
Doubles
4-person rooms

Stillman Hall

Residence
Stillman Hall is divided into three sections: East Stillman, Center Stillman, and West Stillman. Each section contains a first-floor study lounge with vending machines. In the basement there are recreational lounges with a microwave and television, as well as bicycle storage and laundry facilities.

Cleaning responsibilities
All common spaces, including lounges and bathrooms, are cleaned by Facilities staff. Students are responsible for cleaning within their own rooms.

Resident class years
First-year students

Coeducational?
Yes, by room

Occupancy
141

Room types

4-person suites
2-person suites
Singles
Doubles

More Information

If you have any questions, please see our list of frequently asked questions. We also have compiled a list of helpful links and resources for incoming first-year students.

For residence hall locations, see the campus map.

Contact Information

Office of Residential Life
Drake Hall - 13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346

Phone: 315-228-7367
E-mail: reslife@colgate.edu

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