Prospective students and their guests are invited to see and experience Colgate’s campus through one of the following visit options.
Morning Visit Experience
10 a.m. - Noon
10:00 a.m. - Registration, Hurwitz Admission Center, James B. Colgate Hall
10:15 a.m. - Welcome session led by Admission Officer (15 minutes)
10:30 a.m. - Student-led campus tour (approximately 1 hour)
11:45 a.m. - Wrap up (15 minutes)
Afternoon Visit Experience
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - Registration, Hurwitz Admission Center, James B. Colgate Hall
2:15 p.m. - Welcome session led by Admission Officer (15 minutes)
2:30 p.m. - Student-led campus tour (approximately 1 hour)
3:45 p.m. - Wrap up (15 minutes)
Self-Guided Tour
Walk-in visitors are welcome and can register for a self-guided tour upon arrival at the Hurwitz Admission Center, James B. Colgate Hall. The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., during the academic year. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration
Pre-registration is required for the Morning and Afternoon Visit Experience. Current availability is reflected on the registration page. We are not able to maintain a waitlist for campus visits, and registration must be completed online. Please contact our office if you need to cancel or reschedule your visit.
High school seniors and transfer applicants are invited to attend a Colgate class during their visit to campus on select weekdays from Monday, September 18 to Friday, November 10.* Class visits on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are 12:20-1:10 p.m. Class visits on Tuesday and Thursday are 8:30-9:45 a.m. Space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis and pre-registration is required.
Students will have the option to register for a class visit when they register for the Morning or Afternoon Visit Experience. No separate registration is required.
*Please note that due to Colgate's Mid-Term Recess and exams, class visits are not offered during the weeks of October 9 and October 16.
Virtual Tours
Narrated by a Colgate student, Colgate's virtual tour takes you to more than 20 locations on campus. Also check out supplemental tours of Colgate's library facilities.
Our virtual tour, information session, and campus visit are a great introduction to Colgate University, but we know you may have additional questions or desire additional perspective. Colgate Admission Conversations, formerly referred to as virtual interviews, are a great opportunity for current high school seniors to meet 1:1 with a current Colgate student to have your questions answered and gain valuable insight from those who know Colgate best.
Colgate Admission Conversations, as part of Colgate’s admission process, are not required, and are non-evaluative.
Grace Schreiber ’21, Chester, NJ, natural science major
“My favorite places on campus are the great views and cozy nooks of Case-Geyer Library.”
Jess Stern ’20, Scarsdale, New York, psychology and Spanish major
“My favorite place on campus is willow path when the lights are up, because it brings warmth to my life when I walk home after a long night in the library.”
Erika Fox ’21, Austin, Texas, film and media studies, computer science major
“My favorite place on campus is the fireplace in the COOP.”
Jacob Pilawa ’20, Cleveland, Ohio, astrophysics major
“If I had to pick one place, it would be Foggy Bottom Observatory. I’ve spent countless hours at the telescope, in the warm room, and taking photos of the night sky.”
