Residential Life FAQs

• When will I know where I will be living?
• Do early decision students receive housing priority?
• Can I choose my roommate?
• Can I choose my residence hall?
• How are housing assignments made?
• What if I have a special need relating to my housing?
• What is the Harlem Renaissance Center (HRC)?
• What is Healthy Living?
• What is the Leadership Options for Tomorrow (LOFT) program?
• Is off-campus housing available?
• What does it mean to be "smoke-free"?
• What is a suite?
• When can I move in? How does new student arrival work?
• How does my meal plan work? When does it begin? When are the dining facilities open?
• Are there certain Residential Life policies that I should be aware of?
• What is a Resident Advisor?
• Are residents permitted to stay on campus during breaks?
• What facilities do the residence halls offer?
• Are there laundry facilities in each residence hall? How much do they cost?
• How many people share the bathrooms?
• Do I have to clean my own bathroom?
• What kind of furniture will I have in my room?
• Can I have university furniture removed from my room?
• What should I bring to Colgate?
• What should I leave behind?
• How do I store things on campus?
• What about safety and security? Do I need property insurance for my personal belongings?
• What do I do if I lose my key?
• What do I do if something is broken?
• What do I do if my cable does not work?
• What do I do if my ethernet/wireless does not work?