Pre-Professional Programs

Colgate supplements a liberal arts education with guidance in practical, hands-on learning in a variety of industries.

Colgate students prepare for professional success in a wide range of careers through programs designed to build practical experience, establish professional networks, and guide the academic experience toward long-term career goals.

Such programs may include:

  • Academic support through advising, early assurance, or accelerated partnerships with professional and graduate education institutions
  • Networking opportunities with influential and successful alumni
  • Real-world experience in study abroad or endowed fellowship opportunities catered to building professional skill sets
  • Internship assistance with placement, and additional immersive learning opportunities
  • Extracurricular learning under faculty direction through student clubs and organizations with access to professional-grade facilities

All Colgate pre-professional programs combine faculty expertise and staff guidance to provide top-flight resources for current students.

Our overall goal is to empower our students to explore their interests with practical immersive experiences.

Explore Pre-Professional Opportunities

A Colgate student works with biology professor Engda Hagos on cancer research during a summer internship
Health Services

Learn more about expert advising, immersive learning, and relationships with top medical schools and alumni.

A Colgate student uses on-campus communications studio equipment to prepare a winning presentation for the Colgate University Entrepreneur Weekend
Communications

Communications students get hands-on experience using top-notch facilities, backed by a strong alumni network.

A Colgate student gets professional advice at Legal Aid in Utica
Pre-Law

Students start legal careers with endowed scholarships, professional experiences, and expert law school advice.

Colgate students use on-campus facilities to complete a welding project
Engineering

Colgate students pursuing technical professions may qualify for accelerated dual degrees and national competitions.

Colgate students set up tables to pitch their business ideas to potential investors as a part of Entrepreneur Weekend festivities
Business

Colgate supports business students with internship advising, alumni networking, and entrepreneurship funding.