Welcome to Colgate! Browse through our most frequently asked questions about visiting campus and Hamilton, NY.
Local Guide
The village of Hamilton is roughly one mile from campus. There, you will find a convenience store, the Colgate Bookstore, coffee shops, a movie theater, restaurants and more. A little further up Route 12B, you will find gas stations, pharmacies and a grocery store.
In an effort to provide resources for campus visitors, we have compiled a list of overnight accommodations in Hamilton, NY and the surrounding area.
A variety of dining establishments are located near Colgate. Explore dining options.
Within the village, Big Lots and Parry’s sell a variety of general interest items, and Price Chopper sells groceries and household items.
The nearest Walmart is located in Oneida - just over 30 minutes away. For a larger shopping selection, you can venture to New Hartford (a 40-minute drive) and visit Target or Sangertown Square, the local mall. Destiny USA, the largest shopping center in the state of New York, is located an hour away in Syracuse.
Hospital
Community Memorial Hospital
150 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 824-1100
Urgent Care
Community Memorial Hospital’s Urgent Care Clinic accepts walk-in patients. It is located next to Community Memorial Hospital.
164 Broad Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
(315) 648-6411
Pharmacies
Kinney Drugs
103 Utica Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
315.824.2200
Dougherty Pharmacy
1017 Madison Marketplace
Hamilton, NY 13346
315.825.9800
Off-Campus Laundromat
Hamilton Laundry Services, 171 Utica St., Hamilton
Dry Cleaning
Parry’s offers dry cleaning services for customers, and this is a convenient option for guests who do not need clothing back immediately. Call 315-824-0002 for details.
The surrounding areas, including Cazenovia and New Hartford, also offer dry cleaning services.
In addition to cash stations located on the ground level of the O’Connor Campus Center and in the lobby of the Class of 1965 Arena, ATMs are also located at several locations throughout the village, including the banks (Community Bank and NBT Bank) and gas stations (Speedway and Stewart’s Shops).
Campus Amenities
Wifi is free and access is available throughout Colgate’s campus.
Guests may connect to the Colgate-Guest Wi-Fi network for free. Prior to browsing, users will be prompted to accept an "Acceptable Use Policy."
Colgate guests can utilize the fitness and recreation facilities, including Trudy Fitness Center, the pool, indoor climbing wall, squash/racquetball courts, tennis courts, golf course, running trails and boating facility.
Learn more about our amenities and hours of operation or contact the Recreation Department at fitness@colgate.edu for questions about guest access and any fees associated with use.
Colgate provides free shuttle service around Hamilton and the university campus, open to students and the public.
Travel
Colgate University, located in Hamilton, NY, is 10 miles from the geographic center of New York State on Route 12B.
Nearby transportation hubs include:
- the Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- the Syracuse Regional and Utica Boehlert Transportation Centers, which both offer train and bus service
- The Greater Binghamton Transportation Center, which offers bus service
Visitors to campus can book a reservation on Colgate's On-Demand Shuttle for trips between campus and Syracuse or Utica. Car rentals are available from the Syracuse Hancock International airport.
Parking on campus is free but limited. Visitors should obtain temporary parking permits online, or from Campus Safety upon their arrival at Colgate.
ADA accessible parking is available for vehicles with the appropriate government issued parking permit.
Explore our Home
Hamilton, NY — Colgate’s home — has been recognized as one of the country’s most friendly towns. Just a short walk down the hill you'll find stores run by alumni, a village green that hosts weekly farmer's markets, and entertainment abound.