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Special message regarding admission visit programming:

In order to ensure the health and well-being of our campus community and our prospective students and their families, Colgate University has adapted upcoming admission visit programming in concert with the University’s response plan to COVID-19 until further notice.

While information sessions and group tours are cancelled, our team remains committed to providing you and your family with the most comprehensive look into life at Colgate. Prospective students and their families are invited to register for self-guided or student-led (limited availability) tours of Colgate's campus. In addition, we invite you to take advantage of our virtual tour and virtual information sessions, explore our academic offerings, and most importantly, connect with your regional Admission Officer, who can answer questions you have about the Colgate experience, and connect you with other campus resources.

COVID-19 FAQ's for prospective and admitted students

Campus Tours

You and your immediate family are invited to explore Colgate's beautiful campus in an experience consistent with the University's current policies for social distancing, and to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and community. Self-guided and limited student-led tours are available. Each tour slot is restricted to one family unit.

Please note that access to buildings is restricted at this time, and guests will be expected to remain outside for the duration of their tour. In addition, New York State has issued new quarantine guidelines for many out-of-state visitors. These guidelines are updated frequently. If you are traveling from any state that is on the N.Y./N.J./C.T. restricted travel list, and have not completed the mandatory 14-day quarantine period, you must cancel your visit.

Tours will not be available and access to campus may be limited on August 24-25 as current students return to campus.

The office of admission will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

Virtual Information Sessions

Join an admission officer in discussing the Colgate experience in a webinar format. Learn about the Hamilton, N.Y. community, academic offerings, post-graduate success and admission and financial aid.

Length: 30-45 minutes

Virtual Tour

Narrated by a Colgate student, Colgate's virtual tour takes you to more than 20 locations on campus.

Take a virtual tour

Virtual Interviews

Our virtual tour and information session are a great introduction to Colgate University, but we know you may have additional questions or desire additional perspective. Virtual interviews are an opportunity to meet 1:1 with a current Colgate student to have your questions answered, and gain valuable insight from those that know Colgate best. Register for a virtual interview today.

Interviews are not evaluative nor required for admission.

Upcoming Virtual Events

Monday, August 10
7:00 p.m. ET

Colgate students earn the most competitive jobs and graduate school placements because of everything they can leverage. Join current students and Career Services staff to learn more about internship and pre-professional opportunities that help prepare students for the world.

Length: 45 minutes

Register

Monday, August 17
7:00 p.m. ET

Admission and financial aid staff will share important information about applying for admission and aid during the upcoming year.

Length: 45 minutes

Register

Previous Webinars

Enjoy recordings of previously held webinars on your own schedule.

This is Colgate: Starting the College Search

This is Colgate: Academics

This is Colgate: All in a Day

This is Colgate: Pursuits

International Student Life at Colgate

This is Colgate: All in a Day 2

The campus and its surroundings are inspiring.

Eric Fishbin ’20

Virtual Campus Tour

Launch Experience

Favorite Places on Campus

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.”