This information is part of the Colgate University catalog, 2025-26.


Minor Requirements

A student may plan a minor program in biology in consultation with a member of the department staff.

Five Biology Courses

Five biology courses are required, with the following stipulations:

  • only one can be numbered BIOL 102 or lower
  • at least one course must be at the 300- or 400-level

The policies regarding  established for a major apply to the minor program as well.

Applying transfer credit to the minor

A student entering Colgate as a first-year student may apply for transfer credit toward the minor for one course taken at another institution. A student transferring from another institution with junior or senior standing may petition for transfer credit for a second course toward the minor.


Biology Department

For more information about the department, including Faculty, transfer credit, awards, etc., please visit the  catalog page.