Parent and Family Updates

Our executive director of disability services shares insight on the process for students with disabilities.

Insight into the course registration process and the resources to support students as they register for classes.

If your student is interested or already planning a semester off campus — and 64 percent of Colgate graduating classes typically do — there are important discussion points to work through as a family.

All students may need academic support sometime during their undergraduate career. Experience shows that the earlier they get that assistance, the better. If your student mentions that they are struggling with an aspect of their academics, encourage them to reach out to the Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research.

Financial aid credit balances for students studying off campus in the spring, spring financial aid disbursements, and 2026–27 financial aid application requirements.

Fall break is the perfect time to check in with your student about their career exploration and preparation journey. Here’s an update on Colgate’s latest career development offerings, and some timely action items to chat about with your students.

When winter weather strikes, Colgate follows a careful process, managed by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), for evaluating and determining its impact on day-to-day campus operations.

Colgate has many ways for students to get involved, develop friendships, and build their own community. Learn about the resources and people who can help.

Colgate’s residential life staff members share insight and advice on housing selection to help you in conversations with your student.

The Shaw Wellness Institute offers a variety of health promotion programs as well as alcohol and other drugs services. Being familiar with what’s available can help parents and family members guide their students to resources they may need.