Colgate University looks toward its third century with both pride and a sense of possibility.
The Third-Century Plan represents the largest and most important transformation in the history of Colgate. It will both complete our physical campus and fully realize our potential to become one of the great institutions in the nation — and one of the most important small universities in the country.
Key Initiatives
The Colgate Commitment
Adjusting and even eliminating tuition based on family income levels, significantly reducing student debt.
Bernstein Hall, reimagined Dana Arts Center, and University Collections and Material Lab upgrades create an intentional hub of activity, teaching, and learning.
The Carey Center will provide state-of-the-art training and wellness facilities for student-athletes and ensure excellence across all sports at Colgate.
In May 2019, the Colgate University Board of Trustees, faculty, and Alumni Council approved and endorsed the Third-Century Plan, a comprehensive plan that seeks to pursue Colgate’s mission at its highest level and establish Colgate as one of the very finest undergraduate institutions in the nation.
The Third-Century Plan is continually monitored by the Board, administration, and faculty to measure progress against its goals and to show effort applied in service of its initiatives.
Note: This long-term plan was composed in 2018. The University is reviewing this plan and all associated programming and institutional planning documents to ensure that they comply with changes to federal regulatory guidance. This work is ongoing. Colgate complies with all relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations. A number of university policies have been changed since this plan's origination as a result of this review, many covering areas discussed within the plan. These updated policies govern University practice.
Staff Initiatives
As Colgate refines its vision and planning for its third century, a recognition of the central role played by staff in moving the University forward led to the creation of the Staff Initiatives Group (SIG) in the summer of 2019. The group was charged to engage with staff across the University and to develop recommendations for Cabinet to support and enhance the working lives of staff members.
