In some cases, you may need permission to register for a credit overload. Adding more than 4.50 credits is only an option during Drop/Add. See the "Adding a Fifth Course" section on the Drop/Add web page for details on which situations require adviser approval.
Credit Overload Request (during drop/add only)
Course Restriction Override Requests (permission to register)
Most courses can and should be added by registering for it online. It's expected that you will have all the prerequisites and meet the restrictions to register. If there is reason for you to request special permission to register, you must submit a Course Restriction Override Request, indicating the reasons you are preventing from registering and providing information to the faculty member about why you are requesting the exception.
Enrollment and degree verification
Visit our Enrollment and Degree Verification page for information on obtaining the appropriate verification.
Independent study
Students may submit Independent Study applications through the end of the drop/add period for the given semester.
Major/minor declaration
Find information and resources for declaring majors and minor, including the declaration form
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Students with Junior and Senior standing may elect to take a course using the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading mode.
Transcript requests
Visit our Transcript Request page for all the information you need to request your Colgate transcript.
Transfer credit
Find complete information on the approval process for all types of transfer credit, including the appropriate forms for each type of credit
Withdraw from a course
Students may withdraw from a course by the established deadline for a term